Pre Valentine Massacre

There are times that I welcome Mondays and there are times when I don't. This morning, I'm definitely not welcoming Monday.

I need another day to recuperate. Last week was a lovely one, filled with positive vibes and hopefulness. It was a good week among a sea of mediocrity.

It is Valentine week...or at least till tomorrow. Now, this can be a challenging day (or 2) to maneuver, especially emotionally taxing.  I myself am feeling pretty emotional today, but I will gather my wits and surpass this.

Now, there are various things you can do tomorrow to help conquer the Day of Love. Barf.

• Wear red, wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. Remember that Love isn't exclusive and there are plenty people to love (moms, dads, friends, sisters. brothers, la la la).
• Wear black, growl at people when they get near you. Go home to a bottle of wine and a gallon of ice cream. (Remember though, we are trying to be proactive).
• BE STRONG. Use your bag of tricks to help you get through the day. Call up a fellow single friend and go out to dinner or take out. Everything always seems better when in good company.
• Use every tool in your armory and reread every exercise you have completed that has helped you move forward.
• Buy yourself flowers, dress up nice and take yourself out on a date (can be at home). Remember: It's about you now.
• Hide your phone, deactivate your profile, delete your email account and drive to Tampa.
• Wear red, Be Strong, hide your phone, get that pizza and go home to relax on the couch. Acknowledge that you are not the only single, sad little lady in Miami and take comfort in that. 

Somewhere in the Universe there is another woman, sitting on her couch munching on pizza with platanos maduros watching New Girl. Be happy to have had someone to share Valentine's Day with and that every day should be about love. Tomorrow is just another day, not too different from others. If you feel down, call your family and friends to wish them a Happy Valentine's Day. Keep smiling throughout the day, because we will survive this.

Tip: Whatever you decide to do tomorrow, please let it be proactive. Keep in mind that if he wanted to, he'd call or text you. Do not make yourself available for disappointment or otherwise.

Namaste.