Single On Valentine’s Day

Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer

Are you ready to see Valentine’s Day decorations at FIU, in the dentist’s office and everywhere you go? If not, be prepared.

I recently witnessed FIU staff placing Barbie-pink Valentine’s Day hearts in the Graham Center. Christmas felt like a few seconds ago, and last year’s Valentine’s Day felt like a few days ago, so I wasn’t prepared for the sight. Memories from last Valentine’s Day uninvitedly bounced back into my head.  

Those pink hearts looked akin to the hearts dangling from the ceiling during my anniversary dinner at Village Tavern with my ex last year. It was a romantic candle-lit dinner and I was in love, but he ended things a few days after our anniversary. The relationship ended on Valentine’s Day – yes, he ended it through the phone, too. 

Now you may be able to understand why a little innocent heart can be a nightmare to some people. If you get negative connotations from a cute paper cutout on Valentine’s Day, think about how you’re out of that negative relationship or situation instead. A thought is just a thought, and your thoughts about Valentine’s Day can go through a positive metamorphosis too.

If I come across a little pink heart, I should be happy that I have the chance to share Valentine’s Day with someone who really respects me and loves me. I think it’s better to be alone than to be with bad company. I’m single and I’m a student who has a lot of stuff to do. I can work on my assignments on Valentine’s Day at the library in peace or I can have the time of my life with my best friends who are also single. 

Galentine’s Day is on the 13th, but if your friends are single, shouldn’t we just celebrate it on Valentine’s Day? Galentine’s Day is a day of friendship—so if you’re single, make sure to spend the day with your best friends and take a break from studying. 

I may have mentioned that I will study on Valentine’s Day, but studying for the whole day may not be good for my mental health. If you need to study, please do. In my opinion, if you are experiencing sour memories of your ex, then spend the day with people who truly care about you. 

Practice self-care on Valentine’s Day and every day. Keep focusing on you and the right one will come. I’m not avidly looking or waiting for someone, but I know the right person will find me.

Photo by jessicahtam on Flickr

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