Roses are red, 

Violets are blue,

If you’re single,

Valentine’s Day isn’t for you. 

Valentine’s Day is filled with flowers, candy and cheesy pick up lines, but the day is also revered as “Singles Awareness Day.” Being single on the most couple-oriented day of the year doesn’t have to be a drag though. Here are five tips to survive Valentine’s Day riding solo: 

1. Shake it Off with Taylor Swift or rock out to your other favorite jams.
2. Channel your inner kindergartener and make Valentines for all your loved ones. 
3. Spend some time at the gym or the library at one of the few times it won’t be busy.
4. Think of all the money you saved not having to buy a gift for someone, and you don’t have to wake up with a giant teddy bear staring at you. Plus you can buy all the candy you want Feb. 15 when it’s half-priced. 
5. Remember you aren’t the only one spending Valentine’s Day alone. Go volunteer at a nursing home or animal shelter.