If you’ve been reading my blog for any amount of time, you probably know I don’t like holidays. They’re just so pressure filled..you HAVE to buy an outfit, attend celebrations, buy gifts, blah blah. I love socializing, but holidays stress me the fuck out, Valentine’s Day being the worst of the bunch.

I won’t make this post an anti-Valentine’s Day rant as I’ve done years’ past, but I do want to explore ways for people to enjoy a day that doesn’t always hail good memories. It could just be timing, but it seems like I’ve been single every year on Valentine’s Day. I think its cursed for me. *Burning sage*

So if you’re single, just broke up with someone, or have an aversion to holidays, there are ways to make it a good time and not feel like you’re missing out on Valentine’s Day.

• Go out with your friends. There are a gazillion Valentine’s Day parties in my ‘hood. There probably are in your area too, so grab the homies and go party!
• Or throw a party. Surround yourself with good company, good food, and drinks. Toast to life!
• Fall in love with yourself. Don’t go narcissistic, but practice acts of self love. Show yourself some appreciation – eat a nice meal, get a mani/pedi, buy those overpriced shoes you’ve been eyeing.
• Work on your projects. Start that blog, begin that piece of artwork you’ve been brainstorming on, or organize your closet. Do something that will put you in a state of “flow” and keep you engaged and occupied.
• If all else fails, and you’re really not feeling it…pop a few Tylenol PMs, and sleep through Valentine’s Day. By the time you wake up, it will be over

*Note – I ain’t no doctor, so take any medical advice I dish out with a grain of salt. I don’t need any liabilities, ya heard!?!

No matter how you spend it, I wish everyone a fun, safe, and loving Valentine’s Day! If no one loves you, Hip Hop Muse loves ya!

Image: The Diva Rockin‘

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