week 3: Valentine's Day

   For some, February 14th is one of the most fun and romantic days in the whole year. A day to receive chocolate, flowers, and tons of attention from someone they love. For others, it can be the most dreaded day of the year. Surrounded by couples and their pda, and feeling like a giant loner. For those people, the day is spent brooding and avoiding any mention of the word "love". But there is no reason that the day should be spent drowning your sorrows in discount candy. There are plenty of fun ways to celebrate the love all around us, even without a significant other. Lots of ladies now a days are celebrating "Galentine's" which is just a fun night with your gal pals.  Whether making a night of it and hitting the town, or staying in and bonding over pizza, Galentine's could be just what you and your friends need to celebrate your friendship with each other. Or if you're someone who is brooding over a recent break up, then Hooters has just the deal for you. On Valentine's Day, Hooters has just started "Shred Your Ex" day. This is a day where if you bring a picture of your ex to shred, they will give you a free basket of wings, which seems like a pretty decent trade if you ask me. If free wings and shredding an ex's face doesn't sound like an awesome day to you then there is probably not much that wont make you a Valentine's Day Scrooge. And as a last resort, if you have absolutely nobody to share this fabulous day with, take time alone to appreciate all the happy things around you. There is nothing wrong with finding happiness in the happiness of others. In fact, sometimes that is just what we all need. You could even spread a little love yourself by doing some good deeds. Give a little money or food to someone in need, send someone a text just so they know you're thinking of them. You could even give a random stranger a Valentine, you never know who could use a little extra loving. And if you feel the spirit enough, we could all try to keep the love going every day of the year!