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Valentine's Day is just around the corner. People especially couples having their plans on how to spend the day. But what about if you're single? Let me give you some ideas on how to spend the V day joyfully.

If you're on your way to work, smile and think positively, greet someone you know like friends, co-workers and your family. You can prepare a little note and hand it over to them. You may include a simple prayer or a poem so you can make their day beautiful. Isn't it amazing when you know you make someone happy just for a day?

A text message and instant messaging can be a useful tools to send your message.

If you plan to stay in your house, you can cook something that you neglect to try because you're busy at work or preoccupied with so many things. You can cook a simple menu like spaghetti or baked macaroni, don't forget to make a dessert. Good foods can boost your mood and make you happy. You can search online for proper guidelines on how to prepare you're food. Even if you don't have a partner, you can share it to your friends or neighbor.

Ask your other friends if they don't have other plans on Valentine's day. You can visit a museum, a park, mall or spend your day outside the country if you really not that broke financially. But if your in a tight budget, you can watch a good movie (an English movie) at home, have some popcorn and soda instead of watching in a movie theater. You can also read a book or a magazine of your choice.

If you are a girl it is not bad to buy chocolates or flowers for yourself, treat it as a reward for a job well done or for a hard day's work. You can also buy flowers to your parents or siblings.

You can try to go to church and offer a mass for your family, health and blessings you received. You may also include in your prayers to find your other half.

Get online and greet your MyEC friends, it can be a fun way to interact with your friends and use the English language to share your thoughts and ideas.

Lastly give love, this is what the essence of Valentines. Help your parents or siblings on household work, prepare a snack for them and tell them how much you love them. Remember that giving love is not just for this day, it can be everyday... 

I hope in my own little ideas, you'll be able to spend your Valentine's day gladly. Until my next blog. Thank you for reading....Happy Valentine's!

Robert