“Love is All Around”
By the TMI Journalism Club
This month, we are highlighting the end of Winter Sports, including the TMI Swim team winning state for the fourth year in a row. Read and learn more about the history behind Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, and 2024 fashion trends!
A Single Girl’s Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day
By Bernice Gitiche
Flowers. Sweet Treats. Love letters. Positive affirmations. The bundle of Valentine’s Day gifts and treatments seems like a pleasant reward- at least for those with a Valentine. But relationships often come to an end, people change or lie, and sometimes, the idea of Valentine’s Day can turn into a bitter, pointless fantasy.
However, the importance of Valentine’s Day can be based on something more profound than romantic relationships. It’s a day celebrating love, which comes in all shapes and sizes. So, below are a few ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a single individual. Although the holiday has passed, consider this as a guideline for 2025.
- Spend time with yourself. Aristotle once said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” People often mistake being alone for loneliness, but alone time is your opportunity to understand yourself and get to know what you like. You cannot build sustainable relationships with others if you can’t even build a relationship with yourself.
- Foster your friendships. Friendships can be one of the most beautiful types of relationships. Plan events with your friends, and make sure they know how much you love them. Building long-lasting friendships not only makes your life more fun but also allows you to grow as an individual.
- Spread love to others. Whether it’s through volunteering, reaching out to distant family, or mentoring people younger than you, you can spread love to others in various ways.
- Take yourself out to eat. Who says you must be in a relationship to enjoy a good restaurant? Tale yourself to your favorite place and enjoy some food by yourself or with your loved ones.
Relationship or no relationship, Valentine’s Day is still a beautiful holiday to recognize the love all around us. As the season rolls around once again next year, take time to notice the love in the air.