"I'm logging off all social media today."
"My man/ woman is good to me EVERYDAY of the year."
"I don't do Hallmark holidays."
Look, I get it. Hell, I've been single so long, sometimes, I feel like I'm the poster child for single black women. It's hard to get on the Internet, minding your own business, just to be flooded with photos and posts about happy relationships for 24 hours straight. You probably weren't even thinking about a relationship today and here they go... "All on ya timeline. Dancing." (Shug Knight voice).
Now look at you. You've quickly become the "Mr. Grinch" that stole Valentine's day. You're making bitter posts talking about "I don't know why y'all out here wasting all this money on these h***" or "Whatever girl, he gone be with his side chick tomorrow". You're moping around your apartment. You're scrolling through pictures of you and your ex. And before you know it, you're drowning in a pool of emotions, when you could have just used this day to treat yourself instead of cheating yourself.
You: "But how, Brit? What you want me to do? I hate Valentine's day. People just be so extra."
Me: "Well, I'm glad you asked, my G. Here are 5 things you can do today besides being in your feelings:"
1. Hit the unfollow button - I know, it sounds harsh but trust me, it's self care. Go to that person's page that you're crushing on, close your eyes and pull the trigger aka unfollow them. Even if it's just for today. Look, you're not obligated to watch them be in a relationship. No hard feelings. Do you, fam. Do. You.
2. Post A Thirst Trap - Hey, maybe you're not as mean as me. Maybe #1 is not your thing. Maybe you want them to feel it in they chest when they realize what they missed out or messed up on. But please. Use your discretion and keep it cute. We don't want a timeline full of booties, squinty eyes and biting lips either.
3. Clip Your Long A** Toenails - Why don't you run yourself a nice, warm bath or shower and give yourself a pedicure. Guys this does not exclude you! Nothing is sexier than a well groomed man. Whenever you do find that special someone, trust me, they will appreciate it. Hell, don't nobody wanna feel like they sleeping with a real life Black Panther. Not the sexy Wakanda kind. And not the kind out here fighting for the people. I'm talking about a real black cat panther. If your toenails slice up my sheets, you gone owe me some money.
4. Create A Vision Board - Listen, I am a firm believer in speaking things into existence. And if love is one of the things you desire, be real with yourself and put it on your vision board. You have goals for everything else. What's wrong with having love in the vision? That don't make you a punk. Unless you cry while you making it... then you might be a lil soft. I won't tell nobody though.
5. Get Caught Up On Aintbritfunny.com - Now, did y'all REALLY think that I was going to make a list without plugging myself in some way, form or fashion? I mean, I did just launch my site (again) last week. Pour yourself a drink and do some reading. Or, if you're feeling froggy, you can add me on all of my social media put a bunch of heart eyes under my pics so that it will look like we go together.
Look, the moral of the story is, cheer up. I know, you're single and it feels lonely or you've been married for hellas and this seems played out or you're going through a break up and everything just sucks right now but, it's just one day. And peep this, it's okay for other people to enjoy it even when you're not. Latch on to their joy, if you're feeling down. Let it inspire you to maybe do something silly with your spouse today just because or go have a lunch date with a friend or family member.
Or hell, just do your regular routine and be mad. I'm through.
Happy Black Love Day y'all!
-BRIT
"My man/ woman is good to me EVERYDAY of the year."
"I don't do Hallmark holidays."
Look, I get it. Hell, I've been single so long, sometimes, I feel like I'm the poster child for single black women. It's hard to get on the Internet, minding your own business, just to be flooded with photos and posts about happy relationships for 24 hours straight. You probably weren't even thinking about a relationship today and here they go... "All on ya timeline. Dancing." (Shug Knight voice).
Now look at you. You've quickly become the "Mr. Grinch" that stole Valentine's day. You're making bitter posts talking about "I don't know why y'all out here wasting all this money on these h***" or "Whatever girl, he gone be with his side chick tomorrow". You're moping around your apartment. You're scrolling through pictures of you and your ex. And before you know it, you're drowning in a pool of emotions, when you could have just used this day to treat yourself instead of cheating yourself.
You: "But how, Brit? What you want me to do? I hate Valentine's day. People just be so extra."
Me: "Well, I'm glad you asked, my G. Here are 5 things you can do today besides being in your feelings:"
1. Hit the unfollow button - I know, it sounds harsh but trust me, it's self care. Go to that person's page that you're crushing on, close your eyes and pull the trigger aka unfollow them. Even if it's just for today. Look, you're not obligated to watch them be in a relationship. No hard feelings. Do you, fam. Do. You.
3. Clip Your Long A** Toenails - Why don't you run yourself a nice, warm bath or shower and give yourself a pedicure. Guys this does not exclude you! Nothing is sexier than a well groomed man. Whenever you do find that special someone, trust me, they will appreciate it. Hell, don't nobody wanna feel like they sleeping with a real life Black Panther. Not the sexy Wakanda kind. And not the kind out here fighting for the people. I'm talking about a real black cat panther. If your toenails slice up my sheets, you gone owe me some money.
4. Create A Vision Board - Listen, I am a firm believer in speaking things into existence. And if love is one of the things you desire, be real with yourself and put it on your vision board. You have goals for everything else. What's wrong with having love in the vision? That don't make you a punk. Unless you cry while you making it... then you might be a lil soft. I won't tell nobody though.
5. Get Caught Up On Aintbritfunny.com - Now, did y'all REALLY think that I was going to make a list without plugging myself in some way, form or fashion? I mean, I did just launch my site (again) last week. Pour yourself a drink and do some reading. Or, if you're feeling froggy, you can add me on all of my social media put a bunch of heart eyes under my pics so that it will look like we go together.
Look, the moral of the story is, cheer up. I know, you're single and it feels lonely or you've been married for hellas and this seems played out or you're going through a break up and everything just sucks right now but, it's just one day. And peep this, it's okay for other people to enjoy it even when you're not. Latch on to their joy, if you're feeling down. Let it inspire you to maybe do something silly with your spouse today just because or go have a lunch date with a friend or family member.
Or hell, just do your regular routine and be mad. I'm through.
Happy Black Love Day y'all!
-BRIT
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