I think it’s a common misunderstanding that Singles Awareness day is A) the same day as Valentine’s Day, and B) a bad thing.

It’s neither.

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. It is a day to celebrate love and romance. Today is Singles Awareness Day. It’s a day to appreciate the joys of being single, and acknowledge the fact that we might prefer to be in a relationship, but it’s ok that we aren’t.

Part of my Singles Awareness was starting a DIY building project that I’ve been looking forward to for a few weeks. I made the plan, got the supplies, and started working. It’s something I want to do, and I don’t have any other family obligations preventing me from doing so. I’m also typing this post at 2:13am. Because I can.

There are a lot of things we miss out on not being in a relationship, but there are also some great perks. Take a moment every now and then to appreciate those perks. It helps during the lonely times.

Single person perks:

• Job offers are decided by me. I don’t have to weigh anyone else’s opinions or needs.
• All my money goes to me. No diapers or extra mouths to feed.
• My time is my own. I can plan my week or be completely spontaneous, but I don’t have to answer to anybody.
• Freedom

What’s Tomorrow?

February 16

• National Almond Day
• National do a Grouch a Favor Day
• President’s Day – Third Monday in February