Each year I see a handful of people unhappy about the approach of Valentine's Day, so here are a few ideas to chase away those fears of spending Valentine's Day home alone if you are single on the world's biggest day of love!
It’s
Not All about the Lovebirds: Single’s Appreciation Day
Celebrated to coincide with the festival of lurve –
Valentine’s Day – Single’s Appreciation Day provides an excuse for those who
aren’t in a relationship to let their hair down and enjoy being single. While
some may choose to avoid the day altogether and wallow in self-pity at the idea
of their single status, others will be more than happy to get the girls
together for a night out to remember and why shouldn’t you? Why should
lovebirds hog the limelight on Valentine’s weekend?
Traditionally, singles gather together to either
celebrate, or commiserate, their singledom and to celebrate life regardless of
their relationship status. If you are stuck for something to do around
Valentine’s and you know a few ladies who are in a similar situation, why not
get everyone together for a night on the town? Show the Valentine’s Day
crooners that you don’t have to be loved up to have fun on the 14th!
It’s a busy time for restaurants across the country, as
couples take over the reservation books, but that doesn’t mean that a swanky
meal with your friends is out of the question. Larger tables may still be
available so pick your fave restaurant and give them a call! Not only may you
be able to book a table in an otherwise packed-out restaurant, but you’ll also
be able to benefit from a special menu that will tickle your tastebuds. Order
some bottles of wine, or a cheeky cocktail or two, and spend the evening having
a wonderful time with your girlfriends.
Alternatively, why not paint the town red? Valentine’s
Day falls on a Friday this year, which is the perfect day for heading out for a
night on the tiles. Spice up the night a little, with some women’s fancy dress,
and get the girls on board for a night of fun and debauchery. With plenty of women’s
fancy dress from George at ASDA, you could easily pick a theme to suit your
personalities, to inject a little more fun into the proceedings.
Of course, you don’t have
to dress up in silly costumes to have a good time. Instead, you could pull out
that little black dress that you haven’t worn in a while. Slip on those killer
heels that you haven’t had an opportunity to wear, style your hair and wear
your favourite lippy, just in case anyone fancies puckering up!
Alternatively, you could say goodbye to the club nights
altogether and opt for a daytime shindig instead. Perhaps afternoon tea at a local tearoom would be ideal, or a spa day full of pampering and luxury for
you and the girls to enjoy. You can find some great deals at urban and rural
spa retreats, so you don’t have to worry too much about your pursestrings. In
fact, you could end up spending less on a day of pampering than you would on a
night fuelled by cocktails and G&T’s!
The choice is all yours, but you may as well take
advantage of the opportunity and enjoy some much-needed time with the girls!
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