Valentine’s Day 2024

Ah, Valentine’s Day – the one day a year when florists hike up their prices, restaurants are booked solid, and every store suddenly becomes overrun with heart-shaped everything. As a single 35-year-old woman, you might think I’d be bitter about this so-called holiday, but you’d be wrong – because this Valentine’s Day, I’m treating myself, and I’m doing it with style.

Now, don’t get me wrong – I’m all for love and romance and all that mushy stuff. But do we really need a designated day to tell people we love them? Call me cynical, but I prefer to spread the love year-round, not just on February 14th when Hallmark tells me to.

But hey, if you’re in a relationship and you want to shower your significant other with chocolates, roses, and cheesy greeting cards, more power to you. Just don’t expect me to join in on the festivities – unless, of course, it involves treating myself to a decadent box of chocolates and a bottle of wine the size of my head.

So this Valentine’s Day, instead of wallowing in self-pity and drowning my sorrows in a tub of ice cream (although there’s nothing wrong with that, either), I’ve decided to embrace the spirit of self-love and indulgence. After all, who needs a significant other when you have yourself?

I’ll start the day with a leisurely brunch at my favorite café, where I’ll indulge in avocado toast, bottomless mimosas, and maybe even a slice of chocolate cake because, well, why the hell not? Then, I’ll treat myself to a spa day fit for a queen – complete with massages, facials, and enough pampering to make even the most jaded cynic swoon.

Next up, a shopping spree – because nothing says “I love me” like splurging on a new wardrobe. I’ll hit up all my favorite stores and buy myself something sexy, something sassy, and something ridiculously impractical just because I can.

And finally, to cap off the evening, I’ll cozy up on the couch with a good book, a glass of wine, and maybe even a rom-com (irony intended) because, let’s face it, sometimes a little escapism is just what the doctor ordered (along with showing my body some love 😉)

So here’s to Valentine’s Day – the one day a year when I can indulge in shameless self-love and sarcasm without judgment. Whether you’re single, coupled up, or somewhere in between, remember that the most important love of all is the love you have for yourself. So go ahead, treat yourself – you deserve it, you beautiful, independent badass, you.