You want to know how I spent my Singles Awareness Day (SAD) on 14 February? Oh, before I continue, some of you may call it Valentine's Day, so don't be confused. We just have different perspectives on this issue.
According to Wikipedia, Singles Awareness Day (SAD) is a humorous holiday celebrated on February 14 (although some prefer the 13th or the 15th to get away from the commercialism associated with the 14th). It serves as an alternative to Valentine's Day for people who are single: that is, who are not involved in a romantic relationship and can therefore not participate in Valentine's Day traditions. Some observers of SAD do so out of spite for Valentine's Day, as a Hallmark holiday, or for other reasons.
On Singles Awareness Day single people gather to celebrate or to commiserate in their single status. Some want to remind romantic couples to remember those less fortunate than they are. A common greeting on this day by its adherents is "Happy SAD!"
Sadly, the day is often used by less-friendly couples as a day to simply remind the singles they know about their current, uninvolved status.
Back to my story though. I did not get anything for her this year, lest my gift would create more misunderstanding, but still, I have not forgotten that our 7th anniversary of friendship falls on this very day. Anyway, I spent the whole day at home, particularly with my corporate finance assignments, which were definitely too difficult for a typical student like myself. At least Shinobu was around to accompany me (in my screw loose mind and in the form of manga) whenever I took breaks. Never again will I spend this occasion in such a pathetic manner (though I get the feeling that the same scenario will repeat itself next year, just that it will be assignments of another subject)!
Stay tuned for more updates, especially my rant on the GST hike. Budget 2007 was announced earlier this afternoon...
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