Is anyone else counting down the days until valentine's is over

[Arcanetrance]

My girlfriend broke up with me in December and now losing my job. I have zero care to be reminded I'm gonna spend it alone and broke. Sorry for ranting partially inebriated.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I'm so sorry, my dear Arcanetrance...

You've borne way too much awful stuff...

I hope things will improve very soon for you......

[Arcanetrance]

2. It's okay I'm really just venting to the world to keep myself somewhat sane

I tried to watch TV today take my mind off things and was bombarded by ads that basically said if you don't have money for fine jewelry or someone to give those things to your worthless. I guess I lost my cool

[Marie Marie]

3. Well, if this helps -

you can spend Valentine's Day right here with your friends at DU. We care.

[Arcanetrance]

5. That's probably what I'll do

[hibbing]

4. single

Hey,
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I am not counting the days, but I'm not a fan, because it just reminds me once again that I am alone...shrug.

Peace

[JesterCS]

6. Been single

for almost 5 years. Valentines Day for me is another day... It comes and goes, and I wasnt the wiser about it. I just keep myself occupied with Netflix, Gaming, or wandering aimless staring into the fridge ever 5 minutes to see if the layout has changed.

[Art_from_Ark]

7. This is how I'm going to keep myself occupied on the 14th

[Jamaal510]

8. As a guy who is now single,

all V-Day is is just another day to pig out on candy. Last year, I had a girl who I was talking to (who happened to live in Ukraine), but recently, she told me that she had to move to Slovakia due to the violence going on. The site that we were communicating on (UADreams) unfortunately does not allow its users to exchange personal info. So, yeah...that's a rap.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. Aww, that sucks.

Personally, I don't think about Valentine's Day at all any more. I'm old and single and therefore invisible, and there's no way in hell I'll get any attention at all on that day, so I don't even think about it. And that's fine.

[KurtNYC]

10. December is a huge spike in break ups

another big burst starts with Valentine's Day



http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-facebook-status-updates-breakups-2010-11

Seems like Valentine's Day is a tough one whether you are in a relationship or not. My ex wants to hang out with me on Valentine's day...ugh. Not going back there.

[CFLDem]

11. Hope it turns around soon.

[DamnYankeeInHouston]

12. Binge watch House of Cards on Netflix.

[Throd]

13. This calls for the Melvins and Olde English 800

It's what got me through a similar spell...

[Arcanetrance]

16. I don't think I could be paid to drink Olde E

But the Melvins are always a fun listen

[HipChick]

14. I'm going to spend it alone too...

I'll prob spend the night venting on DU Lounge..It will prob be my 3rd day of being snowed in...

[Arcanetrance]

17. That sucks being snowed in on top of it

I always hated being snowed in

[riderinthestorm]

15. Yes! Half price deluxe chocolate boxes on Saturday! nt

[Arcanetrance]

18. Now that's a plus I didn't think of

[elleng]

19. Sorry for your troubles, Arcane.

I'm counting down the days until WINTER is over!

[Arcanetrance]

20. I'm a personal fan of winter in fact I miss the smell of it

[elleng]

21. I'd miss it too if I were in one of those 'no winter' zones,

so I understand; this year its particularly tough, tho, and I want to get back to my cottage, but its too cold there, on the water.

[Arcanetrance]

22. This has been my first winter in Houston and I hate the lack of winter

Winter is my favorite season I always found peace in the snow and cold

[elleng]

23. I'd be extremely reluctant to move to an area without 4 seasons.

I'm really looking forward to spring and summer this year, because I have a lovely spot to which to vacate for long weekends, take pictures, maybe grow things!

I wouldn't mind spending time viewing winter at the cottage, could be lovely, but probably too windy and cold. Still in the northeast, so I've still got winter! Snowing now! And yes, snow appears very peaceful.

[Arcanetrance]

24. I remember I used to go out to my aunt house in Buck Hill Falls PA

During the winter for a week to escape the city. They never went there in the winter so the house was all mine it was the few times I could shut my mind up may I ask where you cabin is. On a side note I'm thinking in moving back to NYC now that I don't have much keeping me here my step mom is in good enough help to take care of my dad by herself now, no job here, and honestly Houston isn't terrible but it's not home.

[elleng]

25. Nice to escape city way out in the country!

My brother's in NYC at the moment, where I was born (as was Dad!) and he's there on business, expects to fly out tomorrow, we'll see if THAT happens! He THINKS he's going to Florida, and after that, back to his freezing home in Iowa!

My cottage is in southern MD, and I spend much of my time in the DC suburbs of MD, where I am now. Photos of sunrises and sunsets I've taken at the cottage are in DU Photography group.

[Arcanetrance]

26. Lol I wish him the best getting there

I have to make a trip to Florida and see some family but that requires going to Florida and I hate flying I'm entirely to big for airplane seats apparently they don't believe people grow to six feet or more soo that means taking a train which wasn't a huge deal when I lived in NYC but from Houston it's a really crazy route to get there .

[elleng]

27. Yes, and trains used to be easier too, as I recall!

My brother's 6' plus and flies a lot, but somehow he doesn't mind.

[Arcanetrance]

29. Lol I envy his ability to not go nuts in those seats

I'm 6'1 and built very big my shoulders if I'm sitting at the window take up basically my seat and three quarters of the seat in the middle. It cause me to have to pay an oversized passenger fee last time I flew which made me angry cause the seat belt goes around me without an extender which is their policy.

[elleng]

30. SORRY!

My brother's shoulders aren't that wide, and he's a meditator so maybe that helps!

[elleng]

31. Here's some suburban DC snow in MD for you!!!

A friend's white car is under the white, between the other cars! Not planning to GO anywhere today!

[Liberal Veteran]

28. Yes, because no one gives me hearts.

[abq e streeter]

32. For the sake of self preservation,I ignore it completely.

Turn off the radio when there's a Valentine's related ad (No TV so no worries there).. And i stay busy with the gym, practicing instruments etc . It's designed to make the already lonely just that much more so, so best to ignore the phony profit-driven sentimentality of it all.