All the single ladies: it's here again. The big V-word. As the
dreaded day creeps closer and closer, we find ourselves surrounded with
Valentine's Day paraphernalia everywhere we go. The cute Hallmark cards
laugh at us; the heart-shaped box with chocolate gives us the evil eye
and fills us with constant reminders that we must be the only single
person on campus. So before you hit "post" on that snarky Facebook
status you created, try out some of these less traditional ideas to
celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other: yourself.
Don't cave and buy a heart-shaped box of chocolate: No no no. Put it back. Those are for couples only. There are plenty of awesome, much tastier alternatives to whip up. Take Inside Out Chocolate-Filled Strawberries for example. Cut of the tops of strawberries and take out the core. Prop them up in an egg carton to ensure they don't fall over. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with ½ cup heavy cream, and a tablespoon of butter. After letting it cool for a few minutes, pour the filling into the strawberries and let them chill. A simpler twist on this snack is to take raspberries and stick chocolate chips in the middle. Either way, these snacks trump the Rite-Aid aisle candy any day.
Do NOT watch rom-coms: This staple of the single-girl Valentine's Day agenda may seem harmless, but don't be fooled. If we've watched one romantic comedy, we've watched them all. I mean, what's more depressing than seeing Ryan Gosling fall head over heels in love with Emma Stone? And that's without watching it on Valentine's Day! But I would never rob a woman of a movie starring this literal perfect human being. But why not watch Murder by Numbers, or Remember the Titans instead? These feature films star Gosling and while there might be smidgens of romance, it's not enough to send you into a full-fledged depression. You get to watch Ryan Gosling without being constantly reminded that he's falling in love with someone that isn't you. Win-win.
Have a night in: Sad to say ladies, this could mean staying away from the bars. Valentine's Day falls on a Thursday, and chances are couples will be out and about celebrating their undying love into the night. And what says commitment better than grinding away in Scorps' basement? Instead of sucking down dollar drinks to erase the nagging feeling you will die alone, trade in your gin and tonic for some Single Lady Sangria. With your favorite Moscato (Barefoot is my personal favorite), slice up 1 lime, 1 orange, ½ green apple, ½ peach liqueur, and 2 cups sparking water for the perfect Valentine's Day drink. It won't break the bank, or your heart.
Hopefully all you single ladies can find some solace in these tips. Treat yourself to delicious drinks, snacks, and movies. Remind yourself of all the calories in a rum bucket, and that Libby's is too crowded anyways. Have a date with yourself. If we have to live among the couples, let us do it with alcohol, chocolate, and Ryan Gosling.
Don't cave and buy a heart-shaped box of chocolate: No no no. Put it back. Those are for couples only. There are plenty of awesome, much tastier alternatives to whip up. Take Inside Out Chocolate-Filled Strawberries for example. Cut of the tops of strawberries and take out the core. Prop them up in an egg carton to ensure they don't fall over. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with ½ cup heavy cream, and a tablespoon of butter. After letting it cool for a few minutes, pour the filling into the strawberries and let them chill. A simpler twist on this snack is to take raspberries and stick chocolate chips in the middle. Either way, these snacks trump the Rite-Aid aisle candy any day.
Do NOT watch rom-coms: This staple of the single-girl Valentine's Day agenda may seem harmless, but don't be fooled. If we've watched one romantic comedy, we've watched them all. I mean, what's more depressing than seeing Ryan Gosling fall head over heels in love with Emma Stone? And that's without watching it on Valentine's Day! But I would never rob a woman of a movie starring this literal perfect human being. But why not watch Murder by Numbers, or Remember the Titans instead? These feature films star Gosling and while there might be smidgens of romance, it's not enough to send you into a full-fledged depression. You get to watch Ryan Gosling without being constantly reminded that he's falling in love with someone that isn't you. Win-win.
Have a night in: Sad to say ladies, this could mean staying away from the bars. Valentine's Day falls on a Thursday, and chances are couples will be out and about celebrating their undying love into the night. And what says commitment better than grinding away in Scorps' basement? Instead of sucking down dollar drinks to erase the nagging feeling you will die alone, trade in your gin and tonic for some Single Lady Sangria. With your favorite Moscato (Barefoot is my personal favorite), slice up 1 lime, 1 orange, ½ green apple, ½ peach liqueur, and 2 cups sparking water for the perfect Valentine's Day drink. It won't break the bank, or your heart.
Hopefully all you single ladies can find some solace in these tips. Treat yourself to delicious drinks, snacks, and movies. Remind yourself of all the calories in a rum bucket, and that Libby's is too crowded anyways. Have a date with yourself. If we have to live among the couples, let us do it with alcohol, chocolate, and Ryan Gosling.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Taylor_Callahan
No comments:
Post a Comment