s.j. In Focus

The only holiday
celebrated by couple, and you: single. Surrounded by people’s conversations of
love, romance, and schmaltz, and seeing lovebirds wherever you turn, one cannot
ignore the chirping of Valentine’s Day is near. But wait, my fellow
companionless-friend, there is no need to hide, because I present you – drum
roll please! TRRRRRRRRRR…. Your SOULMATE!!…. Just kidding! TRRRRRRRRR….

THE VALENTINE’S
DAY SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR SINGLES!!!! –APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE! HURRAY! CLAP, CLAP,
CLAP!- uuhmm, I’m sorry, that’s what happens when you’re alone too much.
Enjoy.

1. Don’t define yourself by your relationship status – Your identity is much more than “single” or “In a Relationship”.

2. Be EMO Immune –
   Don’t turn into one of those creatures with interesting haircuts having bangs brushed to one side of the face over one eye (or both eyes), fashioned with nothing but black, and look like they just came from rehab or are about to cut themselves. Cheer Up and greet people you meet on the street.

3. True Romance –
   True Romance is about spontaneity and imagination and not a particular
   scripted day. Be relaxed that you don’t have to worry about what to buy and what to do.

4. Valentine’s Day truth – Put in mind that this seemingly innocent holiday is a big plot setup by greeting card companies to exploit the basic human instinct: love, making it the second largest card-selling holiday of the year behind Christmas, and it is named after St. Valentine, a Christian martyr, who was murdered on that day. Not so romantic anymore, huh? Now you know,
        HAHAHA…

5. Expanded Love – Valentine’s Day is not limited to couples. Remember and get in touch with people who love you, your family. Hang out with friends, or have a night out with other singles.

6. I AM LOVE –
   Take this day to celebrate You. Do not stay at home and feed yourself with depressing movies and junk-food. Get out, go home late and do something outside your routine. And don’t forget to wear your smile.

“I
think, therefore I am single.”