This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bowling Green chapter.

As a kid, I enjoyed the Choose Your Own Adventure books by R. A. Montgomery. With this in mind, I thought about how many different ways Valentine’s Day can be celebrated. Gone are the days of cliche couple-focused romance. Ladies, you can plan your day filled with self-love and friendship.

Option #1 Fun Night out with the Girls

Grab a couple of friends and wear pink, red, and white! You can get a shirley temple or cosmopolitan at the bar or make one yourself.

Options for fun drinks:

Cocktails!: https://www.acouplecooks.com/valentines-day-cocktails-drinks/

Mocktails! https://www.thekitchn.com/5-valentines-day-mocktails-183756

Option #2 Make a meal with those you love

Cozy in for the night and make some heart-shaped pizzas or sweet treats. Then pop in your favorite rom-com. Will it be How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days? When Harry Met Sally?

Option 3: solo self-care

This is a tough time of year. We could all use some self-care. Do whatever feels good for you. You could start that book you’ve been putting off, watch something that brings you joy or call someone close to you.

Option #4: STRESSFREE CRAFTS

Something that helps me feel connected to others is doing art. A shared experience will help enrich your friendships or relationship and you will be reminded of the fun times you had when you look at your creation. One of my favorite things to do around this time of year is head to a local pottery or canvas painting shop. Here in Bowling Green, we have many options. They are relatively cheap and will allow you to decompress and spend time with the people you care about.

I hope you all have a great time choosing your own adventure. Mark this occasion, but remember that self-love is a year-round celebration!

I’ll leave you with this quote: