Being single on February 14 isn’t really a bad thing.

It’s just that this day makes us very aware of that — a “Single Awareness Day” as popularly called.

Well, I say this to every single person out there, and I mean all types of single: Valentine’s is not really equal to “Couples Day”, it is a Love Day. We can do whatever we want and celebrate this day in our own way.

And if you’re still not sure on what you’ll do, we’ve got you covered! Head down to our list and seize the day.

Enter Watsons

The “naa rakoy tan’awn” line has been wasted too much on this store.

Known as a trap for luring the ladies, with skin care products and essentials, Watsons (this is not a sponsored article btw) would be the store to lose yourself into. They have the “love yourself” essentials. Not just for the ladies but for the gents too, they might be shy about it but they definitely want some of that moisturizer masks.

Pamper yourself

Look good and feel good. Instead of stressing it out, the sweetest revenge for all those couples out there is to take care of yourself. Dress nicely, go to a salon get a mani/pedi, a haircut. Have facials or better yet get a long nice massage. Flaunt that pampered and glowing you.

Also read: Top Eyelash Beauty Lounges in Cebu

Go to your choice of theme park

The wonderful thing about Cebu is, almost everything is within your reach. We have a collection of theme parks like the Cebu Ocean Park, WaterWorld Cebu, Cebu Safari & Adventure Park, and Anjo World Theme Park (including Snow World).

Whatever mood you are in, the splashing kind, the thrilling or cold, whatever company you keep, may it be the animals on land or of the deep seas. The good thing about these places is that you can go there alone, and still get the best experience. Fingers crossed, they are less likely to have love declarations.

Also read: Major Cebu Attractions to visit in 2020

Unplug and Binge your Netflix series

This is a subtle way to say stay at home.

Don’t connect into any social media and just live like an hermit. If you are the type of person who doesn’t really want to see or hear anything about Valentine’s, then you have to avoid it like the plague. Use this time then for more important things like finishing your favorite Netflix series.

Go on a hike

The greatest escape from Valentine’s comes with the best view. You will be least likely to see flowers and hearts here, and even the color red. The color dominating this activity would just be a nice and refreshing green.

Work out all those frustrations and have the perfect escape of the lovey, dovey city.

Also read: Katkat Goals: 6 Beautiful Peaks in Cebu for the Beginners

Meet up with your other single friends

Misery loves company. Kidding aside, being with them will make the day funnier, what with all the “chesmes” and life updates. You can be drunk as much as you want, and be the life of the party and there will be no one to stop you.

Also read: Top 10 KTVs / Karaoke in Metro Cebu

Reward yourself

Shop till you drop or shall I say, shop till your wallet drops. Valentine’s day is expensive for a person who’s in a relationship. But for singles? Money saved! You can splurge on yourself as much as you can. Reward yourself for all your struggles and hardwork in life. Before any love, there is self love.

Strut and shop.

Be the valentine

Buy flowers or gifts and give it to the people you love: your family, friends and workmates. Spread love and kindness. This action is actually very fulfilling and heart warming.

Love is love.

Also read: 6 Go-To Flower Shops in Cebu City

Being with your significant other on Valentine’s Day sounds like a great idea.

However, not everyone can afford to spend thousands on a fancy dinner, a bouquet of flowers, a movie date, or a getaway.

Well, you don’t have to be indebted on Valentine’s Day to impress your babe. You can always have a good time on a budget.

Enlisted are 8 swoon-worthy ways to celebrate the Heart’s Day without having to go broke.

1. COOK YOUR FAVORITE DISH TOGETHER

You don’t have to go to a fancy restaurant to dine and savor your favorite dish. You can stay at home and cook your favorite dish together.

You can also discover and try different recipes. It’s surely going to be a fun and productive bonding while saving a lot of money.

2. GO HIKING

It is always best to find solace in this chaotic world. We all need to recharge ourselves to make sure we are still on the right track.

If you have no time to go to the nearest peak, just go to a walk with your significant other. Someplace quiet is always good for a conversation.

3. STARGAZE

To someone who has been so in love with a clear night sky, this is definitely my ideal date. If you share the same interest, go ahead and lay on your picnic blanket while watching the stars.

Check on the constellations. Who knows, you might also catch a falling star.

4. PLAY GAMES

You can always stay at home and just play cards, board games, dice games, or even Mobile Legends.

Maybe a ‘Never Have I Ever’ portion would be nice, too? Get to know your partner in depth this Valentine’s, okay?

5. EXCHANGE HANDMADE CARDS

If you’re one who appreciates the traditional way of courting and is very laidback, handwritten love letters are the way to go!

You can not only save much, you will also appreciate it more because of the effort having been put into it.

6. ADOPT/VISIT A PET

If you both like pets, you need not to give your partner one that has been bought from a pet shop and pay thousands for it.

You can always go to the nearest pet shop, adopt one, and take good care of it like your own baby. Else not, you can just visit these pets and play with them for the day.

7. GO ON A ROADTRIP

You can always ditch the busy streets of Cebu and go somewhere North or South. You can also go uphill and enjoy the cold night breeze.

You can opt to just chill and talk about your future. Discuss things. Be mature.

Cebu has more than 100 Amazing Attractions you can visit.

8. SPEND QUALITY TIME

This is probably the most underrated and I must say is the most important. In this busy era, we’re so busy working for our future forgetting that we have already lost contact of the people around us.

This is the best time for you to reflect and discuss about your future plans. You can also talk about your finances and cuddle thereafter. It’s always nice to cap the day with a mature conversation.

Breaking up is a nasty business. I’m sure that no matter the circumstances, it’s not going to be pretty.

So if you’re thinking of breaking it up with someone or ending anything for that matter, the least you could do is do it somewhere nice.

Be decent enough and think of that other person, choose a place on our list and you’re saved.

1. Anjo World Theme Park

If you are going to break someone’s heart, might as well do it in the “happiest” place in Cebu. I know it’s ironic but there are extreme rides where they can scream their heart out. The adrenaline rush would make them feel alive and even have the Ferris Wheel for some 200-ft high peace.

Also read: 12 Rides to expect at Anjo World Theme Park

2. IT Park

Everything is here. The busiest hub in Cebu City. It’s very busy that a disturbed heart can just be lost with all the partying, a heartfelt videoke, a stomach filling or just a music chill, one can never feel alone.

3. Samgyupsal

Nothing comforts a heart more than food. And nothing is more fulfilling than just stuffing your mouth with all the meat that you can eat. Be a dear and treat that person to the nearest samgyup before you say anything, because a hungry stomach on an emotional situation isn’t a very good idea.

Also read: 12 UNLIMITED Samgyeopsal / Korean food in Cebu

4. Tops Lookout

It’s cold, and calm and overlooking. The place itself already sets the mood. Hopefully, the calmness of the place gives way to a peaceful and mutual breakup. And if not, at least the view is great and one can scream at the top of their lungs and curse you in all of Cebu.

Also read: Tops Lookout: The ‘top’ attraction for overlooking Cebu skyline

5. Adventure Café in Balamban

This cafe has the perfect, stress and anger reliever. There’s also a part in the cafe where you can break plates as much as you can. If that doesn’t count as satisfyingly good, I don’t know what will. Just let them imagine, it’s your face they are breaking and you’re good.

Also read: Adventure Cafe Cebu: Zipline, Stress Wall, Tours & More

6. Cakes and pastries shops

Sweets will sweeten the mood. They make people happy and are therefore less likely to get you slapped  in the face. Plus, once the deed is done, those mouth watering cakes and pastries are the perfect comfort food for them.

• Vanille Café & Patisserie 
• Yoyi’s Pastries & Desserts
• Coffee shops
• Milk Tea shops

Be a dear and let them have their coffee fix or milktea fix. Get them their favorites and indulge them. Those fix will save you. It will be something that they’ll hold on to. A taste of sanity and happiness. You will also be most likely to be ordered to go away because it’s their special place and space.