I can do every single thing that a person in a relationship can

'I don't need anyone. Because I can do every single thing that a person in a relationship can. Everything. Even zip up my own dress. You know, there are some things that are actually harder to do with two people. Such as... monologues.' - Liz Lemon*

If you're like me and you're too busy being awesome to be in a relationship or you're also like me and you think that "Valentine's Day is a sham created by card companies to reinforce and exploit gender stereotypes" (another Liz Lemon classic) then here are some things that you can do to survive Valentine's day without killing anyone:

1. Eat Your Feelings: This one depends on how lazy you are but you can either buy or cook a whole bunch of really yummy food that is really bad for you and than eat it all. I personally like to watch the Gene Wilder version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory while eating chocolate. 

Kiwi Favourites: New Zealand's Most Popular Recipes is a good one if you feeling like baking all of the food before you scoff it. I really like the Ginger Crunch and Lolly Cake recipes.

2. Treat Yo' Self: Go buy things. Clothes, shoes, more food, manicures, pedicures, other cliché things women spend money on. Whatever tickles your fancy; buy it. Or if you're saving the pennies then treat yo' self at home! Put some cucumbers on those tired eyes, avocado on your face, make yourself a cocktail and lie out in the sun. 

Bobbi Brown pretty powerful : beauty stories to inspire confidence This book is great because not only does it give you tips and instructions on how to do your make up but also on skin care and self confidence.

Lauren Conrad Beauty Okay, so I know that this is the girl from the Hills but her books 'Style' and 'Beauty'  are actually really good. Loads of tips on hair, make up, skin care, nails, fitness and food.

3. Have more fun by yourself than your friends with their lame partners.
Make stuff! We have hundreds of arts and crafts books at the library so just go crazy and make a whole bunch of stuff and then keep it for yourself! Go to a museum, an art gallery, an ice skating rink, the zoo! Think of something you've always wanted to do and just do it. Make sure you take a camera and some food that's bad for you!

4. All the single Ladies (Gal-entine's Day)
Better yet. Do all of the above with your other cynical single friends. (Not that you need anybody; you're an independent woman who don't need no man. Cynicism is just generally more fun as a group activity.) Then dance around to this song:

Good luck out there comrades and a happy Anna Howard Shaw day to us all!

*30 Rock Ep 413 'Anna Howard Shaw Day'