VALENTINES DAY FOR SHEFFIELD'S SINGLETONS

Valentine’s day is quickly approaching, and for those of us who haven't yet been snatched up by Mr Right it's probably one we’re anticipating with dread rather than excitement. But I say let’s say goodbye to the 14^th of February blues, let’s forget the “I’m forever going to be alone with 30 cats” woes, and lets embrace our single independence in all its glory. Rather than being a hermit in your house all day and watching twenty episodes of a series you've already watched three times, grab your girlfriends, (the ones that haven’t gone to the dark side of boyfriendville), and do your own thing. Here are my top 4 singleton Valentine’s Day ideas.

1.       Go out

For those of you who love nothing more than a night out, you aren’t going to short of the opportunity on the 14^th. Plug have got a "propalacoal Valentines Day Special" , which involves live sets from local bands, as well as their usual night out, and Leadmil have Saturday Sonic. If you’re on the lookout for a potential new love interest, Valentine’s Day night isn’t going to be short of a supply of single men.

                                                                                                                               

2.       Have a girly sleepover

Why not get all your single girlfriends round and have a super cheesy sleepover.  This should involve cocktails, pizza, popcorn and tons of ice cream. Make sure you’ve got at least five chick flicks at the ready, (preferably nothing too loveydovey). Just remember to be on the

lookout for that one friend who has one too many cosmos and attempts to call her ex for a friendly valentine’s  Day chat.

3.       50 Shades Of Grey

I couldn’t possibly make any type of Valentine ’s Day article without mentioning the much anticipated 50 Shades Of Grey film. We’ve all read it, (if you haven’t then you definitely should), and though we may have denied it, we all loved it. I doubt there is going to be many boyfriends willing to take their girls to swoon over the notorious Mr Grey, but for those of us whose boyfriends are indeed our girlfriends, I’m pretty sure there isn’t going to be a moments hesitation from them to join you. The cinemas are going to be packed so I suggest booking in advance or arriving super early.

4.       Date night without a date

If you want to opt for a more sophisticated valentine’s Day, why not hold a dinner party for you and your closest girl (and boy) mates. Cook something simple but tasty, get a couple of nibbles in and ask everyone to bring a bottle. And if you don’t want the night to end why not go out for some cocktails after!

I hope I've taken the fear out of the 14^th of Feb for some of you. There's no need to sit in crying over a tub of Ben and Jerry’s. I personally think Valentine’s Day can be just as, if not more enjoyable for the singletons. You can make it whatever you want it to be.

By Alex x