How to have the best Galentine’s Day ever

Take Valentine’s day by storm this year celebrating with your favorite gals

So it turns out that cute guy you were sort of hooking up with last semester completely forgot to text you over winter break, and then made out with a soft four in front of you in a shady Foster basement. No big deal, you’ll be ok.

You definitely did not cry about it in the Rat bathroom when you ran into him and you swear you didn’t tell your mom about it. Relationships are overrated anyway, am I right ladies?

A new semester is the perfect opportunity to start fresh and celebrate your inner single lady, and what better holiday than Valentine’s day to remind us all of the true beauty of being a free woman?

Among the many incredible things Leslie Knope from Parks and Rec has done for our world, her crowning achievement lies in her perfect celebration of women everywhere, and the intimate relationships they share with their best friends and Pinot Grigio. Thus, she brings to us Galentine’s day: the ultimate bachelorette holiday.

The queen herself, in her element

At first glance, one may think that Galentine’s Day is a wine-fueled tear-fest meant for bitter single ladies around the world – but that could not be further from the truth.

The spirit of Galentine’s Day is reflected through the wonderful friendships we share, and the global female experience in a ruthless world where self-worth and relationship status are intimately intertwined.

As college students, we find ourselves surrounded by infinite opportunities to meet new people daily, all while having the golden privilege of celebrating day in and day out without anyone questioning our habits (it’s only weird after you graduate I swear).

Boozy brunch is only an Uber ride away…

The perfect Galentine’s Day begins and ends with countless bottles of wine. You kick off celebrations with a nice brunch, with bottomless mimosas – and a lot of waffles.

The late afternoon is then spent watching “10 Things I Hate About You” and Bachelor re-runs. You can only cry if your favorite Bachelorette gets eliminated, and you cannot question the fact that a hot tub somehow appeared in the middle of the desert for one of the many on-on-one dates. It’s a different world out there.

The day finds its culmination in the later hours. At this point, everyone is feeling good, but the night must go on, so you put on your favorite risqué outfit, strap on some heels and hit the town. And by the hit town I mean stay as far away as possible from any guys or PDA-heavy couples. You head to a karaoke bar to loudly sing Single Ladies and Feel Like a Woman until one of your gal pals cries or passes out.

Finally, in the wee hours, you all gather round to eat a final meal of pizza and vending machine goodies, until you pass out in your common room, still wearing your scandy outfit and flawless contour.

The next day, actual Valentine’s day, is then spent hidden behind your sunglasses anxiously awaiting all the chocolate to go on sale.

Drink a little, w(h)ine a lot, be thankful for your friends, and for the fact that you aren’t anything like Olivia from the Bachelor. Happy Galentine’s Day!

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