Valentine’s Day: Hit or Miss?

Gabby Steele staff writer

For some, Valentine’s Day is an anticipated day. For others, it’s a dreadful lovey dovey day. Despite it being her first year with a significant other, junior Ashlyn Martin says she’s always enjoyed Valentine’s Day. On an average Valentine’s Day, Martin typically receives a card from her mother with flowers, or a stuffed animal on her bathroom counter. Martin says she’s excited for this year because she gets to spend it with her significant other, sophomore Asher Olson. Her ideal Valentine’s Day is spending the day with her S.O. and receiving flowers as a gift. Even without an S.O., Martin still thinks spending the day with friends is a good idea: “I think it’s a cute idea to gift your close friends small presents.” Martin feels like Valentine’s Day is an enjoyable holiday, but understands how it could seem controversial to some people.

Olson agrees with Martin on Valentine’s Day being not controversial. He associates Valentine’s with being more feminine because men tend to get the women gifts rather than men being gifted. If Olson were to be gifted any gift for Valentine’s Day, he would prefer chocolates. His dream date on Valentine’s

Day is dinner with his girlfriend. Olson said he enjoys VDay, and is “very excited because I have a girlfriend.” His standard on Valentine’s Day is usually receiving small gifts and flowers from his mom.

Senior Maria Vega agrees with Valentine’s Day being more feminine than masculine, and said “I feel like girls get more excited about it than guys, and [girls] also receive more from the holiday.” Vega’s plans on Valentine’s change every year. This year she’s planning on going to dinner and hangout out with her significant other.

Before Vega spent Valentine’s Day with friends and significant others, she would spend time with her family and go out to dinner.

Depending on your relationship status, Valentine’s can be a toss of emotions, but even without a significant other, the day can be celebrated with close friends and family.