*Disclaimer* The following post is brought to you in good
humour and should be taken with a light-hearted approach, especially
as the author will most likely be spending his Valentine’s Day
weeping into a bowl of ice-cream whilst writing love poems (Ha, the
wimp - Ed). If this offends you, I really would disconnect off the
internet as you’re going to be in for a real shock. Happy
Valentine’s Day when it comes everyone
So, it’s that time of year again where the terminally single like me (or newly single) want to shy away from society and avoid couples and their happiness. Indeed, it’s Valentine’s Day on Friday! I had another post planned for this week but I’ve decided that in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to suggest some alternatives to wallowing in self-pity and drowning yourself in ice-cream this Friday night! The following suggestions are suitable for everyone: male, female or otherwise!
Join a cult
If you’re still looking for company on Friday, what better way than to get it than joining a cult? It’s like a family and a marriage, all rolled into one and all you need to do to join is pay! If you can get past the strange dresses, quirky rituals and lack of freedom, then it’s a perfect alternative! They’ll be with you forever!
Write a Haiku
Let’s face it: in the world of Valentine clichés, the love poem is at the top! So this year, why not write a bleak and despair-filled haiku! It’s cultural and appropriate! Try it now:
No ice cream for me
on this sad and empty day
It melted like tears
I never said you had to be good at it…
Lose the game!
Ha! You just lost the game on Valentine’s Day!
Make new friends
You know what’s more romantic than an intimate date? Having a complete stranger joining your table and sharing your food! Yes, if you’re alone and happen to be at a bar or restaurant, join up with any couples that you see! It gives them something to talk about and I can assure you, they will appreciate company!
Stay in bed all day
This can be fun as well, especially as February is still cold! It’s like a warm hug that goes on forever…and everyone likes hugs! Just remember that your bed loves you and never judges you.
Ask someone out!
Well, it is Valentine’s Day after all. The worse they can do is say no…or laugh. Laughing is much worse but that won't happen. Probably.
Ask a blog writer out!
Just saying…it’s nice to be wined and dined every now and again
Learn an extinct language
Impress your friends by reciting your favourite song in Apalachee (18th century) or Sumerian (early 2nd Millennium BC). That would be really amazing actually…
Correct the grammar of graffiti around your local town or city
It would be like a love letter to people who appreciate good grammar! You’ll be inundated with well-written cards! Plus it’s a good deed! You’re making society a little better and spreading the love to your entire community!
Become a naked hiker
Because this is a thing it seems.
So there we go…a few suggestions of how you can spend your Valentine’s days if you’re single, so don't sit and mope!
Pick of the Week
Kids on the Slope – Put some swing into your day with a story of unrequited love and jazz, set against the backdrop of Japan in the 1960s: this is one of the best anime series I have seen in a long time. It follows Kaoru, Sentaro, Ritsuko, Brother Jun and Yurika as they explore their feelings about each other, whilst jamming in the basement of the local record shop. It's not all an upbeat tempo either...it deals with abandonment, self-sacrifice and betrayal throughout, which really help to give some depth to the characters. Finally combine the story with great art-work, an amazing soundtrack and music battles means that you should not miss this.
Music of the Week
Continuing with the Valentine’s Day theme, this week’s song is another from the ‘Kids on the Slope’ soundtrack and is called ‘But not for me’. Enjoy.
So there we go...the Valentine's Day special! Hope you enjoyed it and hope that you all get a card from that person you like! Until next week.
So, it’s that time of year again where the terminally single like me (or newly single) want to shy away from society and avoid couples and their happiness. Indeed, it’s Valentine’s Day on Friday! I had another post planned for this week but I’ve decided that in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to suggest some alternatives to wallowing in self-pity and drowning yourself in ice-cream this Friday night! The following suggestions are suitable for everyone: male, female or otherwise!
Join a cult
If you’re still looking for company on Friday, what better way than to get it than joining a cult? It’s like a family and a marriage, all rolled into one and all you need to do to join is pay! If you can get past the strange dresses, quirky rituals and lack of freedom, then it’s a perfect alternative! They’ll be with you forever!
Write a Haiku
Let’s face it: in the world of Valentine clichés, the love poem is at the top! So this year, why not write a bleak and despair-filled haiku! It’s cultural and appropriate! Try it now:
No ice cream for me
on this sad and empty day
It melted like tears
I never said you had to be good at it…
Lose the game!
Ha! You just lost the game on Valentine’s Day!
Make new friends
You know what’s more romantic than an intimate date? Having a complete stranger joining your table and sharing your food! Yes, if you’re alone and happen to be at a bar or restaurant, join up with any couples that you see! It gives them something to talk about and I can assure you, they will appreciate company!
Stay in bed all day
This can be fun as well, especially as February is still cold! It’s like a warm hug that goes on forever…and everyone likes hugs! Just remember that your bed loves you and never judges you.
Ask someone out!
Well, it is Valentine’s Day after all. The worse they can do is say no…or laugh. Laughing is much worse but that won't happen. Probably.
Ask a blog writer out!
Just saying…it’s nice to be wined and dined every now and again
Learn an extinct language
Impress your friends by reciting your favourite song in Apalachee (18th century) or Sumerian (early 2nd Millennium BC). That would be really amazing actually…
Correct the grammar of graffiti around your local town or city
It would be like a love letter to people who appreciate good grammar! You’ll be inundated with well-written cards! Plus it’s a good deed! You’re making society a little better and spreading the love to your entire community!
Become a naked hiker
Because this is a thing it seems.
So there we go…a few suggestions of how you can spend your Valentine’s days if you’re single, so don't sit and mope!
Pick of the Week
Kids on the Slope – Put some swing into your day with a story of unrequited love and jazz, set against the backdrop of Japan in the 1960s: this is one of the best anime series I have seen in a long time. It follows Kaoru, Sentaro, Ritsuko, Brother Jun and Yurika as they explore their feelings about each other, whilst jamming in the basement of the local record shop. It's not all an upbeat tempo either...it deals with abandonment, self-sacrifice and betrayal throughout, which really help to give some depth to the characters. Finally combine the story with great art-work, an amazing soundtrack and music battles means that you should not miss this.
Music of the Week
Continuing with the Valentine’s Day theme, this week’s song is another from the ‘Kids on the Slope’ soundtrack and is called ‘But not for me’. Enjoy.
So there we go...the Valentine's Day special! Hope you enjoyed it and hope that you all get a card from that person you like! Until next week.
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