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Fun Activities for Singles on Valentines Day
Posted by skywalkeer on February 8th, 2010
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day for all the couples of the world to get together and spend time with the people that matter most to them. Even though this is the case it doesn’t mean that singles have to be left out. There’s plenty of fun activities for singles to do on valentine’s day, especially if you’re willing to get creative. There’s a few listed below to get you started in the right direction.
1. Art Festivals
Art is something that has long fascinated people — it’s creative and every piece of art has its own individual message just waiting to get out. There are many art festivals that are open to the public, especially around Valentine’s Day. If you feel like you’ll be the only single person that will be out and about on Valentine’s Day, don’t: there are plenty of singles that attend art festivals.
2. Poetry Jams
Poetry has always been one of the most artistic forms of expression around. Many people marvel at how so much emotion can be shared with the world at large in just a few simple words. Naturally, there are longer types of poetry that are also readily available, which some people might enjoy more than others. Many cafes still bring in new customers by offering a good poetry jam night where visitors can come in, get a cup of coffee and listen to brave poets spill their heart out on the microphone. If you’re looking for a platform for your own poetry, this is a great event to take a look at.
Even if you’re too shy to share your poetry with the world, you can still make a lot of new friends very quickly. It’s easier to make friends when you go into a big group like the type you’ll find at many of these “poetry jams”, especially when you calculate in that everyone present is pretty much interested in the same thing.
No matter what activity you pick for singles, making the most of it is actually very simple: be open! A lot of singles feel like they should go off and hide while their friends who are in relationships get to have the time of their lives. This is far from the case — just because you haven’t met the special person that’s right for you doesn’t mean that you need to hide from the world. If anything, that means that you should make it a goal to get more out of life! After all, people are generally attracted to other people that are interesting, first and foremost. Picking up a hobby that you can discuss for hours with someone interested in you is a great way of not only getting their attention, but keeping their attention.
3. Book Meetups
Meeting at a cafe or an open air plaza to discuss popular books is a classic way to meet new people, but it’s also just plain fun! If you’re not a book person, you should still give book meetups a try – there’s a lot of people who don’t read too many books that still show up to get more insight into interesting books that they actually might be interested in.
All things considered, are these the only activities for singles on Valentine’s Day? Of course not — this is just to help get you pointed in the right direction. With the activities in this guide, you should have no problem finding plenty to do on Valentine’s Day — who knows, you might even meet someone special that’s just right for you!
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No Comments »5 Overlooked Valentines Day Gifts
Posted by skywalkeer on February 5th, 2010
Valentine’s Day is a time where you show that special lady in your life that you care about them more than anything else in the world. If you’re like most guys, chances are your special lady already has more stuff than she could ever possibly use in her life. So instead of getting her yet another bottle of perfume or stuffed animal, why not check out these overlooked Valentine’s Day gifts instead?
1. Her Favorite Memories
The memories the two of you make together are the ones that she’ll really look back on fondly — why not make it easy for her? Today’s digital cameras make it easy to upload everything to the computer in mere minutes. From there, you can upload them into a special folder on popular photo sharing sites like Flickr and Picasa. Surprise her with a little card that shows her how to access her photos for maximum effect. Don’t forget to tag each other with your thoughts and feelings — it truly is an overlooked Valentine’s Day gift she’ll never forget!
2. Her Favorite Comfort Food
There’s nothing wrong with a little bit of comfort food, and instead of making your special lady wait in long lines on the big day, why not surprise her with a little taste of home? There’s plenty of cookbooks out there to get you cooking without too much trouble and if you’re stumped, go back to the foods she seems to eat all of the time.
3. Her Favorite Environment
Is there a favorite place that makes her immediately think of you? Why not take her there for the big day instead of staying at home if that’s what the two of you do all the other days of the year? There’s plenty of places that are romantic and memorable at the same time. One great place is the local park, where the two of you can be out in nature. If it’s cold outside, even better; you’ll have a perfect excuse to keep her close the whole time!
4. Her Favorite Songs
If a great meal is the key to a man’s heart, then music is one of the greatest keys to a woman’s heart around. For this Valentine’s Day, make your sweetie a playlist of her favorite songs. You can then blend in a set of songs that you both enjoy together, connecting her favorite music to the relationship that you both enjoy.
5. Her Favorite People
If your special lady is the type that is more of the independent type, you can really make an impression this Valentine’s Day by including her favorite friends and family into the mix. Unlike the traditional day alone, this modern twist brings in people that she connects with on a daily basis. What makes this really special is that you can show your special lady that you are really care about everyone in her life and aren’t too possessive — one of the fastest relationship-killers around.
Are these the only gifts you can possibly give the special woman in your life for Valentine’s Day? Of course not. However, they are not only overlooked gifts but also some of the most meaningful things you can give to let her know that you really care. Naturally, if you see something that your special lady just has to have, don’t hesitate to grab it — just don’t forget to pair it with one of the great gift ideas in this guide!
