Singles Awareness Day

There's nothing quite like Valentine's Day to remind me that, once again, I am single. As if it weren't bad enough that I will be sitting at home with my two favorite men (Ben & Jerry) on this vicious holiday, it sucks that my ex will be off celebrating with his current girlfriend. Okay, so the sitting at home with ice cream is too much of a cliché for me to participate in, but I know I will end up spending the day agonizing over what he planned for her on Valentine's.

Now, I've never been a fan of Valentine's Day. If you're in a relationship, I don't think Hallmark needed to create a holiday to remind you to tell your significant other how much you care. And if you're single, well, it reminds you that you're single. My friend used to wish me a happy "Singles Awareness Day." S.A.D. as I always took it. I've never felt that I was the type of girl who needed a boyfriend to make me happy or feel "complete," but February 14 makes me feel like I'm not a part of this special club that only accepts two people at a time.

So how to spend Valentine's Day has always been a predicament of mine. But looking back, I never have awful memories. I always make sure that I'm not alone. I surround myself with people who care and love me, and who I care about and love as well.

However, I must say that I am a sucker for helping some of my girlfriends plan romantic dates for their boyfriends.

I ask you, how do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Do you spend the day with your significant other or with your girlfriends?

P.S. You can take this quiz to find out the best way to spend a single Valentine’s Day.