Time To Celebrate Self-Love

Dapat nating tandaan na ang Valentine’s Day ay hindi lang para sa mga taong nasa relantionship. Ang araw na ito ay tungkol sa pag-ibig at kasama na dyan ang self-love. Kahit ikaw ay nag-iisa o single ngayong Araw Ng Mga Puso, hindi mo kailangang magpadala sa societal pressure; it’s important na i-celebrate mo pa rin ang isa sa pinaka-importanteng tao sa buhay mo—ang iyong sarili.

Maraming options on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day na solo. May mga ibang activities na ni hindi mo kailangan lumabas para lang ma-enjoy ang araw na ito. Tingnan natin ang mga pwedeng gawin while flying solo!

Want To Stay At Home? Not A Problem!

Ito ang mga ideas para mag-celebrate ng Valentine’s Day sa bahay.

1. Eat A Fancy Meal
   1. Sa dami ng mga recipes na mahahanap sa Google at sa YouTube, hindi ka mauubusan ng ideas sa kung ano ang pwede mong lutuin para sa sarili mo. Make it extra special because you’re celebrating yourself on this day! If hindi mo forte ang pagluluto, pwedeng-pwede naman na umorder ng food sa mga food delivery apps. Either way, make sure to make or order food that you will enjoy.
2. Movie Marathon
   1. In this day and age, almost everyone has a subscription sa mga streaming platforms kagaya ng Netflix, Disney+, at Amazon Prime. I-ready mo lang ang mga paborito mong snacks at drinks then make yourself comfortable. Enjoy the hours of entertainment all lined up for your viewing pleasure!
3. Bring Out Your Inner Artist
   1. Ito ang perfect na araw para ilabas ang iyong creativity! From drawing a portrait of your favorite KPop idol to composing a poem, walang limit sa pwede mong gawin. Just let your imagination run wild!
4. Pamper Yourself
   1. It’s time na sindihan ang mga scented candles at gamiting ang mga skin care products na naimbak. Give yourself a mani-pedi or magpa-schedule ka ng home service sa nail salon na madalas mong puntahan. Mag-indulge at mag-relax ka naman for a change. You deserve it!
5. Book An Adventure
   1. It could mean two things: book a solo vacation or you can simply read a book to go on an adventure. Maghanap ng mga libro na pwede mong i-download or halughugin mo ang mga binili sa Fully Booked na hindi mo pa nabubuksan. Ito ang tamang panahon para buksan ang mga pahina ng libro to explore a whole different world!
6. Virtual Party
   1. Gamer ka ba? Why not make plans with your friends to play your favorite video games while connected through online platforms like Discord! Baka it’s time to win another raid with your clan or win that special Valentine’s Day event in your server!
   2. Pwede din naman ang online get-together! Instead of just eating by yourself, pwede kang mag-group order sa favorite restaurant ninyong magkakaibigan at mag-catch up habang naka group video call kayo!

Go Out And Have Fun!

Kahit single ka, pwedeng-pwede ka pa ding lumabas ng bahay para mag-celebrate ng Valentine’s Day!

1. Watch A Concert Or Show
   1. Check your venue schedules to check if may mga concerts or shows na pwede mong mapanood. You might just get lucky—baka your favorite artist or band will be playing at a local bar or at the mall. Wag kang mag-hesitate to sing your heart out!
2.  Eat Out
   1. It’s time to remove the stigma na nakadikit sa solo dining; lalong lalo na sa Araw Ng Mga Puso! Walang masama kung kakain kang mag-isa sa isang restaurant or even at your favorite coffee shop! In much the same as you would do at home, you can always watch something while dining out alone! Tandaan mo… you are treating yourself to something special so wag kang mahihiya.
3. Retail Therapy
   1. Remember that item na matagal mo nang gusto? Mapa-sunglasses, t-shirt, or bag man yan, it’s the prefect day to buy that gift for yourself as long as your budget will allow it. It will mean even more considering na matagal mong pinagipunan ito!

Regardless on how you decide to spend Valentine’s Day—at home or outside of it—the important thing is that you show yourself the love that you deserve. Gawin mong araw ng self-discovery at self-care ang Valentine’s Day. Sa Araw Ng Mga Puso, huwag mong kalimutan na alagaan ang puso mo.