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

Hi there, lovebirds! 

 

It’s the most miserable time of the year. Tis the season of roses and oversized teddy bears. The time of the year Walmart fills its grocery aisles with rows of red. The season of hopeless romance- whatever that is. 

 

The one-day most single people dred. The one-day couples can be super corny… and get away with it.  The one-day every fancy restaurant in your hometown is booked with reservations for the night. Should I keep going?

 

Now, I’m not here to rain on your parade. Or worse, make you question your relationship. I’m here to share an important message: Love the person you love every single day. Make it a priority. Show gratitude and appreciation. It’s truly the little things that matter the most; small tokens of kindness spread the most joy and happiness.

 

I’m also here to share. No, I’m here to strongly assert that being single is not the end of the world. Honestly, who cares? Yeah, I’m sitting here in my room watching a Netflix original movie by my lonesome on Valentine’s Day. I guess it’s sort of relaxing. I really did have a long week. 

 

But back to what I was saying- Valentine’s Day is simply a day of love. And just because you haven’t found love yet, does not mean the world is ending my dear. 

 

It means the world is just beginning. 

 

So, stop worrying and stop feeling sorry for yourself. 

 

Wait for love to find you. It will magically appear out of thin air. 

 

For now, grab a bottle of wine and hit that “keep watching” button. 

 

And most importantly, love yourself. 

 

Do you know what February 15th is? 

 

Well for starters, it’s Susan B. Anthony’s birthday. But, it’s also a day dedicated to YOU. 

 

Mackenzie Mickavicz is a senior at The University of Scranton who majors in strategic communications with a public relations track and concentrations in women's and gender studies. This is her second year as CC of Her Campus Scranton. She loves coffee, candy and cupcakes.
Carly Long

Scranton '22

Carly is a senior studying Strategic Communications with a concentration in Legal Studies at The University of Scranton. This is her third year as CC at HC Scranton, which she hopes to continue to elevate. In her free time Carly can be found writing, working out, or buying new products to feed her skincare addiction.