Be My Valentine.

Olivia Day
Feb 7, 2017
3 min read

We have less than a week until the most dreaded holiday is upon us. There are many reasons why people hate this holiday so much. For me, it's more because it's the inevitable end of the holiday season. My sister always says the one way she stays so happy all the time is because she always is looking forward to something. It's so easy during the holiday season to look forward to the next: halloween, thanksgiving, Christmas, new years, and then valentine's. End.

Personally, I enjoy Valentine's because my favorite color is pale pink, and pale pink is suddenly a store's favorite color too. Also you can't imagine how many red lingerie sets I've bought this weekend on sale (reference to my first article, anyone?). It's impossible to be upset with all the red and pink around with heart piñatas on sale everywhere.

I have to say, I try to make myself seem like this cynical person that hates valentine's day and anything that has to do with romance. However, I am actually a fan of the holiday. Something about seeing a "Sold Out" sign where the roses should be makes me so happy, even if I'm not the one receiving them. I had this idea that I was going to bash the holiday via an article, but I just can't. Instead I'm going to list the top five things you can do in Chicago on Valentine's Day as a bachelor / bachelorette.

1. Naked Scavenger Hunt at the Art Institute.

I don't know if this is a scheduled event or if somebody just came up with the scavenger hunt themselves. But let me tell you, it's exactly what you think it is. It's a scavenger hunt to find as many naked bodies as possible. Honestly, this seems like the utmost awkward date idea for me, because although I'm comfortable with my own body, something about seeing someone naked that lived over 300 years ago makes me cringe in front a date. This is a perfect holiday idea for your friends to do on Tuesday. It's fun, you won't blush from embarrassment, and you get to make as many jokes as you want without fear of not seeing them ever again. And, what better way to receive nudes on this fine, romantic holiday?

2. Dinner Out

I would truly choose a fancy restaurant and a table for five or more. All the tables for two are going to be reserved months ahead of time, but the tables that seat five? Completely free. And all those awkward couples that are too new to truly appreciate valentine's day are going to envy how loud you're laughing and how comfortable you are in an LBD or suit with four other lovelies. Only down side is that your meal will most likely be split, no one's going to even offer to pay for you. Unless your friends are that generous, then kudos to you.

3. Sip & Paint

Although the company isn't specifically dedicated to Valentine's day (they have classes virtually everyday) they do have classes catered to the holiday. Warning! These classes are quite romantic, with pinks and reds in mind. Hearts too. However, how great will it be to create an ugly, too - romantic painting whilst buzzed? I can't think of anything better to do on a Tuesday night. And there's always your mother who will gladly take the painting and show off to her friends how suddenly artistic you became.

4. Roof Top Bar

If I could, I would totally go to a bar that is having an event for singles. Although tickets start at $25, and most people usually don't buy bar tickets at $25 on Tuesday, who cares, it's holiday season! Get that pink hued cosmopolitan and find a single man who is there the exact same reason you are: to wear rose colored glasses and get laid.

5. Stay In.

I mean it's f**king Tuesday, you guys. If you're single and not at all willing to mingle, then stay in, do some work, out on a face mask, eat your heart out etc. Literally consider this a regular Tuesday, say you're busy, and that's that. Count your blessings and be happy that it's on a weekday so you literally have all the excuses not to celebrate.