Society and the Single Girl-Valentine's Day Edition

Roses are red, violets are blue, and Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Ready or not, here it comes. Whether you're single, swiping right on Tinder, getting ready to DTR or enjoying a V-Day with your special someone, we all aware about this little holiday filled with love. Valentine's Day is the perfect holiday to sprinkle some pressure in your life. Whether it's to get bae to say 'I love you' or to find a bae in general, Valentine's Day can sometimes be the most hated holiday amoungst the single of the year.
I'm going to shock you all and say that I've never really had a Valentine. Once in eighth grade, I decided to look my best to ask some guy I liked at the time to be my boyfriend. That didn't work..like at all. Ahh, awkward middle school crushes. In high school, it was a constant reminder that I couldn't find someone to buy me a single rose. I bought my best girl friends roses at the time, to give them pick me ups. But, the more optimistic part of me wanted a little magic thrown my way.
In college, I think I've become the dark and pessimistic lady. I blame my mom's love for the Hallmark Channel for that one. Nothing happens like it does in the movies, which is something that I've had to learn the hard way. To me it's cheesy, and that's something that I'm just not a fan of.
However, a tiny part of me wishes that I had the whole Prince Charming experience. Someone to at least spend the holiday with, not because I want someone to take a V-Day selfie with, but because I generally want to be with. I want someone to hold my hand, but I want to make sure that I really do in fact like them and want them to be there.
A year ago, Valentine's Day was a bit different because I was in this wierd sort of relationship where I didn't know what was going on with the person. I had hoped that this day of love would be the reason for him to proclaim his feelings. Of course, when he didn't I was crushed..no pun intended. The year before, a guy that just wanted someone to be his girlfriend, anyone for that matter, was trolling me. This Valentine's Day, I don't know what's going to happen, honestly. I could be hanging out with my friends, playing with my dog, or shopping for my upcoming trip to L.A. I plan to buy myself some chocolate and some piece of jewelry that I have my eye on.
I have come a long way from the girl in middle school writing notes to her crush. However, a part of me wants a bit of her optimism back. She wants to believe that maybe this Valentine's Day, someone will be blaring 'Don't You Forget About Me' and whisk her away on a lawn mover. But, the older Natalie realizes that life isn't a rom com, and sometimes that's okay.
Happy almost Valentine's Day to the singles, and to the couples. May all of you be awesome!

Why It's Awesome to Be Single

 
It seems like everyone wants to be in a relationship, or wants us to be in a relationship. However, we don't realize something. It's okay to be single. In fact, it's really awesome to be single. Here's why it's okay to be single, and enjoy it.So many times, when people are in relationships, or even desperately want one, they often forget that it's okay to be single. And celebrate it, as Jess does in the picture above.
You can focus on you. When you're in a relationship, you often wonder what that other person wants, and want to please them. But, when you're single, you then realize what you want. If you want to go binge-watch a TV show, go ahead. If you want to go partying it up with the ladies, you don't have to worry about whose waiting for you at home. Instead, you can focus on living in the moment with your girls.
Instead of buying them presents, you can buy more things for you. Even though you like to buy your boyfriend countless things, you have got to admit that it can cost you a ton of money. Being single, you don't have to worry about that. You can spend your money on that brand new Alex and Ani, a pair of shoes, or even all of the above. Being single could be good on your wallet, unless you're a shopaholic.
You can do whatever you want! One of the things about having a boyfriend is that you're always working on seeing each other, or spending the evening out at date night. Single people? Well if you don't want to go out, then you don't have to. If you want to go out, then you go out. It's as simple as that.
You have awesome single girl music to jam out to. All the single ladies, put your hands up! Single girl music is much more fun to rock out to then love songs, don't you think?