Ah, Valentine’s Day, so bittersweet
It begins innocently enough.
The stores begin to receive larger sums of chocolate and the flower stands start to overflow with roses. Even the air gets a pink tinge to it. Without anyone saying anything, we already know: February has rolled around, and here comes Valentine’s Day.
It’s the day to share with your significant other, to confess your love to that girl you met last week, to spend excessive sums of money on gifts for people you’ll break up with in a month’s time – but it’s the thought that counts, right?
On such a day of love and affection, bitter hearts mill through the streets. Ah, here they come. The “Singles.”
All jokes aside, this day is a nightmare for people without a love interest. All year they’re able to ignore the lighthearted jokes and questions their friends and family throw at them about their love life – or rather lack of one – and then the dreaded day comes around. “Love is in the air,” as it’s said, and the Singles are choking on it.
“Why,” you may ask, “are these people so bitter?” That’s a good question. Think of all the possibilities that come with a free day without people to bother you. Binging Netflix and chocolate as you think about your (lonely) life choices. Oh, the bliss.
Well there don’t seem to be many positive prospects, but look at the bright side: sales on chocolate on the 15th, and the Deadpool movie on the 12th. Now they just need to stockpile for the rest of the weekend.
So on this day of adoration and affection, show some love to the Singles, and maybe buy them some chocolate.
A little love goes a long way.
Hello, my name is Brittanny Campbell. I am a senior in the Pre-Architecture Academy. I plan on going to college to major in multiple degrees and expand...
Señorita Wiggins • Feb 13, 2016 at 8:22 am
Awesome job, Brittanny!! ;-D
I do remember my high school years dreading “Single Awareness Day.” Seeing everyone with their teddy bears, balloons, roses, and chocolates, expressions of the love others had for them, while receiving nothing yourself. The hard part was not being single per se, but having evidence of everyone else’ s happy relationship constantly shoved in your face, sticking its tongue out at you, making fun of you for not being a member of the “the club.”
I concur with your idea: Show single some luv on Valentines’ Day. 🙂
Cecilio Morazan • Feb 12, 2016 at 10:35 am
I love the photo and the article they’re good together.
Dillion Lee McClain • Feb 17, 2016 at 8:15 am
Well the picture could use a little (lot) photoshop. And so could the article, thought you did not like it Cecilio.
Betsy Merino • Feb 12, 2016 at 7:52 am
Awesome story love your humor throughout the story! It seems like you’re being real with the audience !!!
Aaliyah Rosado-Yates • Feb 11, 2016 at 3:18 pm
Amen Brittanny!
Ms. Pientka • Feb 11, 2016 at 1:34 pm
What a witty piece of writing! I love it! I agree a little love goes a long way! If you are single, like I am, no worries the day’s meaning for me is how full of love my life is!
Samantha • Feb 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Beautifully written! I love the attitude that the piece has.
Linda Janney • Feb 11, 2016 at 11:52 am
This is VERY well written and it’s sadly true. For some people, being single is a blessing.
Gillian Samad • Feb 11, 2016 at 11:36 am
I concur! Love is precisely what this universe needs!
Ms. Jacques • Feb 11, 2016 at 11:26 am
Nice work on the photography AND story. When I was in elementary school, we’d bring Valentine cards for the kids we liked. The shy or unpopular kids frequently didn’t receive any cards at all, and were left feeling sad and rejected. Can’t imagine why such a thing was allowed, but I’m glad the practice was abolished!
And on being single, no shame in that. All of you have plenty of time to worry about boyfriends and girlfriends. A good, solid platonic friend is sometimes the best companion of all!
McDermott • Feb 11, 2016 at 11:07 am
Classic, interesting perspective.
Micaja Jeune • Feb 11, 2016 at 10:36 am
Well written!