What does a single girl’s Valentine’s Day look like, you ask?
Well, let’s see.
For the most part, it was just like any other day of the year. She woke up, put on her Monday’s finest…
…and headed into the city for a day of working/cafe hopping.
She drank coffee. Lots of coffee.
She made eye contact on the subway with a couple of potential suitors, but then literally bolted the moment they both got off at the same stop. She doesn’t know why either.
Then in the afternoon, a bestest blend arrived to keep her company while she finished up with work. The two chatted over tea until it was time for their dinner date.
They had plans to go to a new vegan restaurant, but upon finding out that the Valentine’s Day menu was set at $60 a pop, they reconsidered. Instead, they opted for some nearby Indian food.
Single girl admitted that it was only her second time having real Indian food. She went with bhartha, which is roasted eggplant cooked down with onions and peas.
It was delicious!
The meal was complete with some rice and roti (aka whole wheat naan).
And then, like many single girl’s on this day, she drowned her sorrows enjoyed a ginormous Fluffernutter cupcake from Crumbs Bakery.
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She liked it. A lot.
She somehow managed to stop at half…but only so she could bring the rest home for further drowning of sorrows an evening snack.
Gabriela, though happily taken, enjoyed a cupcake as well 
SG’s day ended as she sat on the train home writing a blog post and listening to emo music.
And yes, she’s watching The Bachelor now too.
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All kidding aside - do you want to know how I really feel about being single on Valentine’s Day? Well, for the majority of the day, it honestly didn’t even phase me. I actually enjoy being single at this time in my life! The “woe is me” didn’t seem to appear until I was heading home at the end of the day and saw guy after guy holding flowers to bring home to his significant other.
I can’t say that I became the typical bitter single girl, though. Instead, I just found myself looking forward to my own love story (as cheesy as that sounds). While there’s obviously a sense of sadness to being alone, I more so feel a sense of joy and excitement for the future.
But for now? I guess God wants me to share my love with everyone before devoting it to just one person!
So you – my gorgeous and supportive readers – I love YOU! xoxo G
Did you do anything special for V-Day? And can I get a HOLLA from the other single ladies?!
Holllla. This post made me feel way better about being single. It’s just not our time. Someday it will and we’ll appreciate it even more.
Lucky duck for having a date for dinner though. Looks like fun! Indian looks tasty. Are you a lover of it now? I am such a fan.
Damn. I knew I should have brought you flowers. I’m such a horrible Valentine.
It was a lovely night, my love!
Hollllla! This Valentine’s day being single, wasn’t as bad as the years before! SO that’s great
And i wrote a Valentine’s day letter to myself… which was awesome!
Happy Valentine’s Day Gracie! 😀
I,too, am a single girl. It hasn’t bothered me one bit - I’m just looking forward to the future Valentine’s Day that I will be taken. 😉
I completely agree with your outlook about being single on Valentine’s Day! I always love that I don’t know my “story” yet…of how/when/where I will meet that person. It’s fun because for now I still get to imagine the possibilities!
Rachel says
HOLLA!! I feel the same way… Just not my time for a relationship, but I’m lovin’ the single life! Plus I just spent like a good $500 on new workout gear, clothes and shoes as a V-day present to myself (that probably would’ve been spent on a S.O. if I had one to consider), sooooo… Singledom definitely has it’s perks! 😉
Happy Valentine’s to you!
$500?! Dayyyyum girl 😉 Good for you!! xoxo
single single single! hallelujah amen, this post was spot on. i wasn’t necessarily sad today, but every now and then i imagined what if….
21 years of being single on vday and still going strong! i’ll embrace it at this point
only thing special i did was make a deeeeee-licious pumpkin/cocoa dessert. yum in my tum. other than that, class and a spanish essay. romantic, no?
Bec says
Watching the bachelor as well as part of my single girl valentines day. I am with you on the single girl thoughts, right now (early 20s) is the time to be single and live it up, explore new things and figure out who I am.
I love your outlook! It looks like you guys had an awesome Valentine’s Day! And PS: I am going to dream of your Fluffernutter cupcake - being coupled hasn’t changed much for me 😉
honestly, tonight was just another night for me. In all actuality Im thankful I got a great workout in, phone calls from friends, and alone time to just breathe as this crazy week begins.
Oh and Im thankful that I didnt get flowers from creepy boys i have gone on dates with, or friends who are boys who want to be more than friends (Id be lying if I said I was almost nervous to come home).
Happy Valentines day- Love all my blends to pieces.
xo-Molly
Pure2raw twins says
Wish I lived in NYC to go out with you
Single ladies must stick together! xoxo
Michelle
Valentine’s Day usually isn’t that big of a deal, but for some reason this year I totally freaked - like totally - that the Husband wasn’t home on time for dinner. It was not good. I”m crazy.
I cannot get enough of Indian food! That is one of my fave dishes, besides channa masala obv. Slash that is the most epic cupcake I have ever seen!! Fluffernutter = best flavor combo in the worlddd
Rachel @ Healthy Teacher says
I’m glad you had a good day!
My fiance and I went out to dinner and just spent the rest of the night cuddling and watching TV
I’m glad to read the “woe is me” attitude isn’t for you. You go, girl! Glad you enjoyed your day!
HOLLA! All the single ladies put your hands up
Last summer I gave a single life talk at a Christian retreat. It really made me think more about certain areas of my life. It is not always easy but I know this is where God wants me right now. I listen to the Boundless podcast and they were talking about this is a great time to share love with those around you (family, friends,etc) instead of allowing ourselves to focus on what we are lacking. Great thoughts to keep us focused on what is really important
Beth says
Holla!!! Check out my two recent V-Day blog posts!
Loving your attitude about a single Valentine’s Day! And your thought on “looking forward to my own love story.” This is why I love your blog (and you, even though we’ve never met :))
Love you too girlie 😉 xoxo
HOLLA from a single lady.
You are officially bookmarked.
I too am about to enjoy The Bachelor (West Coaster here…) I find it more funny than sad that I’m sitting at home alone on V-Day watching a show about finding true love lol.
Glad I stumbled onto your blog. I came via Une Vie Saine
PS I like your tips on starting a blog. I am in the (very slow) process and glad I’m already on the right track… I want to know exactly what the crap I’m doing before I start it so it doesn’t crash and burn!
PPS… You have fabulous style. Definitely a true New Yorker.
Hey Brandy! So glad you stumbled upon GML! Thanks for the kind words
xoxo
I’m not single, but my BF of many years is away this year, so I’m spending it with my single friends. I actually spent the afternoon at a funeral, so that’s probably the most peculiar way I’ve ever spent a Valentine’s Day. But I dressed up in pink, painted my nails, and wore pink high heels to celebrate the day:) Then I came home and went to yoga, then watched the Bachelor with my friend.
Sounds like you had a great day full of love as well! Happy Valentine’s Day!
I went out to dinner at a nice French restaurant with my roommate. We loved it. People probably thought we were a couple. We loved that even more. She was a great V-Day date!
Happy Vals Day Gracie! I worked 10 hours today, came home and watched Gossip Girl in my pajamas, and now I’m catching up on my favorite blogs from the past few days.
Stephanie @ LoveLaughterLight says
HOLLA from single in Denver. I think I’ve been single for more Valentine’s Days than I have been attached. I’m over it, btw!
My thoughts are, why pick one day to show the ones you love that you love them?? Glad you had a great day
Kaitlin says
Hollaaaaaaaaa. haha So glad to hear you aren’t one of the many single bitter girls on valentines day! I actually enjoyed this valentines day (Monday) quite nicely, single and all!
olivia says
I love that song! It’s from the show Friday Night Lights…also a good Vday companion =)
Husband and I spent(are spending?) a quiet evening at home! He always says that valentines is a stupid day because he needs to show me he loves me and I am special EVERYDAY (of course that is easier said then done, but he is fantastic).
PS. Good for you for embracing being single! I love your positive outlook!
I spent my Vday in the city as well!! Looks like you two had a great day! Yes, you have too much love to go around for just one person, I love that mentality! We have to a LI/NYC meet up soon girl! Enjoy your day xoxo
Clare says
Holla! I third wheeled with my BFF and her boyfriend, it sounds weird (and we got a lot of funny looks, ha!), but they’d already celebrated at the weekend and they are more like my family than friends. In her words “I want to spend time with all the people I love today, not just one of them” (She is truly the best friend a girl could wish for!).
Felicia says
I skyped with my boyfriend last night and that was fun! That Indian food looks so delicious!
What does a single girl in college do for Valentine’s Day?
She goes to school and almost manages to forget what day it is. After school, she runs into a former co-worker who asks her if she has a new boyfriend yet. Oh, sure. Cute, single, funny, Christian guys in their 20’s are just falling out of the sky. She decides to ignore the slightly insensitive comment and goes home and spends the evening with her family…and eating some Godiva dark chocolate. 😉
Great post! I think it is important to appreciate being single. Valentine’s Day isn’t about a significant other, it is about spreading the love to everyone.
Your hand in mine is one of my ALLTIME favorite songs! Seriously one of the most beautiful musical creations ever. Glad you had a nice Valentine’s day
I love Explosions in the Sky! Happy belated V-day!
HOLLA! Being single rocks! There’s so much time to just do what makes YOU happy and enjoy your freedom. 😀 Besides, I’m sure Gabriela was a better V-Day date than any boy could be. 😉
Sami says
gracie girl, you’re too cute! glad you enjoyed vday!
xo.
I think every girl’s life should have a little Crumbs in it! Heaven in a wrapper.
HOLLA! Loved this post
Holla! Love this. I didn’t really notice the day either. There were little reminders, but right now single is a definite choice for me and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Let me just say that I loved being single and I love being unsingle. On Valentine’s Day, I still don’t think about it much because ma mang is 2.5 hours away! I like to think of V-Day as a reminder to take care of and love myself.
You know, I think that date was missing someone….ME! xoxoxoxo
Love this post! it’s excatly how I feel about yesterday… I was perfectly happy on my own, doing my own thing, but seeing the couples all loved up just gives em hope for my happily ever after.
Good to hear you’re not one of those “Valentine’s Day haters” just because you’re single. That’s not reason not to live it up!
Holla! As a fellow 20-something single lady I think your valentine’s day sounds fabulous
You two ladies are gorgeous!! The food looks delish!
Emma says
I ordered the same Indian food you ordered when I was in San Francisco this last weekend! It was my second time having real Indian food as well. I loove Baingan Bartha, and Roti! Yum. Looks like you had an awesome Valentines Day! (:
holla hard! was not a bad day though…worked, took spin class, came home for the bachelor and gossip girl. normal monday! except more chocolate consumption, and flowers from mom and dad! totally made my day : )
i’m absolutely w/ ya on the ‘looking forward to the future’ thing; thats exactly how i feel. all in good time, eh?
Kelsie says
i LOVE explosions in the sky