By SAVANNAH TILLMAN
Student Writer
Take a deep breath. What do you smell? Maybe a hint of fresh flowers in full bloom or the sugary smell of delectable chocolates. Gives you a feeling of warmth and happiness, doesn’t it? Now take a look around you. What do you see? Maybe a couple walking down the road holding hands or another couple in a tight embrace smearing her cherry red lipstick. By this point your emotions have enveloped and your heart and mind wonder. As you go to check your phone, suddenly it dawns on you, and it finally all makes sense: Valentine’s Day!
Once again, February 14 has graced us with that “Love in the Air” feeling. That means dinner dates are planned, bouquets of lovely flowers are on its way, list of reasons why you love someone are said, and mounds of kisses are ready to be given… Oh wait scratch all that, you’re SINGLE, remember?!
You can either choose to be optimistic or pessimistic. If your Valentine’s Day consists of crying about being lonely and moping around, you’re missing out on life.
Being single doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this holiday. If you decide to snack on candy while watching those “corny” Hallmark movies they play Valentine’s Day, like Rachel Burk, a junior Psych major at Northwestern, has made a routine of, go for it. Or if you want to pretend to date your best friend when you go to diner, then stage an argument and brake up, like Dalton Lamberth, Northwestern Music grad student, be my guest. The point is to own your relationship status and enjoy every moment of it. The options are endless. Hit up the town with friends, flirt with every waiter/waitress or stranger, buy yourself flowers or chocolates, or you can use this day to give to others.
Veronica Nelson, junior Psych major at Northwestern, takes time and money out of her day to give back to others. She purchases flowers and candies to give to individuals who have lost their loved ones. “I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to endure the heart wrenching pain of losing someone,” Nelson said. She uses her status of being single to love and pray for individuals and show them that they are still appreciated.
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love for others but also love for yourself. Until we are struck with cupids arrow, have patience, your love story has yet to begin.