Get creative this Feb. 14

In My Opinion

have no one to celebrate it with. What a terrible feeling.

But for those of you who do have signifi- g cant others, this is one of those days of the year where you have to dish out some money. Even the television is littered w ith mme rcials proc laiming things such as “Your girlfriend is definitely expecting otob

The same thing goes for all of the flashy jewelry advertisements. Jewelry is for proposals, weddings and anniversaries. Not for some random day in February.

Oh man, that is one thing that burns me up about this holiday. It is never about what you did for your significant other, but what you didn’t do.

Sometimes it’s even, “Well, Johnny bought Sally a diamond ring, and all you got me was this card and those flowers.”

By the way, those heartshaped candy things with the words on it taste terrible. And now that I think about it, the words are so poorly printed that you can barely read them anyway.

JILLIAN SMITH PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

you to buy her a brand new expensive car for Valentine’s Day. With a big bow on it. What are you waiting for!?”

That does not inspire me to go out and spend tons of money. It just makes me look bad if someone else does it and I don’t.

When it comes down to it, my point is this: Valentine’s Day may have had a special meaning at one point in time, but I can guarantee that no one knows the history behind it anymore.

It has evolved into a materialistic holiday just like the others.

Please do not go out and conform to this holiday. Don’t wait for a pathetic holiday to go do nice for your significant other.

STAFF WRITER DNK723@CABRINI EDU

Valentine’s Day is a very commercial holiday. If you love someone you should not just show it once a year but throughout the whole year.

On Valentine’s Day women typically expect a dozen red roses and expensive wining and dining. But what unconventional or unique things can couples as well as singles do on Valentine’s Day?

Are you having trouble coming up with those last minute Valentine’s Day ideas?

I have a few ideas that are unique. It may be something your partner might just like.

The first step is buying some large paper, crayons, charcoal and colored pencils. Then, head off to the museum. When you get back both of you can create some of your own art or try to make each other’s portrait.

Another idea can be to go to a comedy club or even a play. Pick something that you both agree on. That way the night is enjoyable for the both of you.

Listening to music at a lounge or just relaxing and having coffee if you are tight on money is not a bad idea either. And the jazz music and dim lights set the romantic mood.

Cosi is a place I went to once, roasted marshmallows, made s’mores and had coffee.

But a tip for the guys, if you are bringing a single flower, bring one for her and her mom; if you are bringing a bouquet bring a type of flower that means something to her.

The singles out there, the 80 million of us that will be on Valentine’s Day; don’t be alone! Spend it with friends that are single as well. A popular thing now is to have a black party or an un-Valentine’s Day party.

If you are not into the parties, this is a day all about you; indulge in food, beauty and maybe even buy something new for yourself.

Don’t forget that you love your friends and your family. Try to be around the people that you love on this day. That is what Valentine’s Day is about. Just being around the people you love and it does not have to be a significant other.