How I would spend Valentine's Day if I were single

Many of my single friends who are spending Valentine's Day alone have expressed considerable bitterness at the mention of today. So, you know, I thought I would rub salt in the wounds and compile a post about what I would be doing today if I were a single gal myself. Because although I'm fond of the boyfriend (who I imagine is looking into renting the Taj Mahal in order to declare his love today) I do believe I could survive Valentine's Day on my own. Here is everything I would do (although I admit some of these tasks may require more time):



1. I would have tea with my sisters and discuss the news of the day. Perhaps Victorian attire would be worn as shown in the photo above. (I look most like the one in the middle. I even style my hair that way. Every morning.)

2. I would go to a movie theater and finally take in the film, Atonement.

3. I would go to the store and buy myself something pretty, or cute. Maybe something to wear in Spring, which I'm telling myself is just around the corner.

4. I would treat myself to Mari's New York brownies.

5. I would Tango dance with my roommate. She is an expert and has tried pushing me in this direction for some time now. And yes, she knows both parts.

6. I would compile a collection of my favorite love songs. Or I would simply listen to David Gray.

7. I would read up on Emily Post etiquette even though etiquette in the year 2008 is essentially dead.

8. I would spend all day bathing in rose water. (Actually, this would probably last five minutes as I tend to get bored while taking baths. Who has the time for such things?)

9. I would spend time in Scotland at The Elephant House.

10. I would spend all day reading this particular author, of course, because I don't read enough of him already.



*The photo in this post is courtesy of Getty Images.