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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013
LAWRENCE
GEORGE MULLINIX/KANSAN
Don't let being alone for Valentine's Day put you in a slump. Spend the day doing fun things with friends instead of lying on the couch alone
Singles just want to have fun
LAKEN RAPIER
Irapier@kansan.com
It's Valentine's Day. You're single. So what? It's Thursday night, and it's time to celebrate your independence. Happy Singles Awareness Day!
There's no shortage of things to do in Lawrence on Valentine's Day with your friends or even solo if you are brave enough.
Rather than sitting around
Sure, you can lie on the couch in your oversized sweatpants and watch "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" while obsessively refreshing Instagram to see obnoxious amounts of PDA, tacky homemade cards and heart-shaped food. Or you can rally the rest of the singles and head out for a night on the town. Who knows, maybe you will meet your future valentine.
and sulking with friends, Cay Wittenberg, a junior from St. Louis, is celebrating the relationships she has with her friends by throwing a party.
"It's something new this year that our guy friends thought of, just a spur of the moment thing." Wittenberg said. "We are going to just hang out, eat, drink and exchange small valentines."
But if you and your friends are looking to get out of the house, the Jayhawk Cafe's Lonely Hearts Club is calling your name.
This is the third year the Lonely Hearts Club will be serving up love potions in the Martini room.
"We will have red hot love shots and other sweet specials," said John Rowley, manager at the Jayhawk Cafe.
Last year, more than 120 singles gathered to celebrate Valentine's Day, and with the holiday falling
on a Thursday this year — the col
lege student's Friday — the head
count is anticipated to be greater.
"No one wants to sit at home and do nothing," Rowley said. "So you might as well go out and have a good time."
Speaking of having a good time, it wouldn't be a Thursday night without half-priced martini night at the Eldridge. And if you are looking to treat yourself to something sweet — or have a "Sex and the City"-esque girls night — one of those half-priced French Kiss martinis couldn't be more fitting.
But Liberty Hall has even more to offer to help cure the love sick.
For all you singles under the age of 21 who are looking for a more low-key way to celebrate, Liberty Hall is sure to impress both film and music lovers.
"Because it is Valentine's Day, after 'Purple Rain' we will have karaoke under rain light and even purple champagne," Cottin said.
"It's incredibly fun to watch and one of the greatest soundtracks for a love story," said Mick Cottin, Liberty Hall's cinema manager.
"Good mix of both couples, singles and groups of friends," Cottin said. "You can come alone or with friends."
KJHK and Liberty Hall have coupled together to pick the perfect music film for Valentines Day: "Purple Rain."
"Purple Rain" is a great movie for Valentine's Day,but that doesn't mean singles won't be celebrating at the historic theater.
So, no valentine? No problem. Valentine's Day can be anything you want it to be, so don't worry if Cupid hasn't cursed you this year.
Edited by Sarah McCabe
TURN-ONS: A man with confidence, who is intelligent and has a sense of humor. I also really enjoy people with a healthy-mindset.
TURN-OFFS: Bad breath and pessimists
CELEB CRUSH: Ian Somerhalder
WHO DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? WHY? My dad. He's friendly, unselfish, supportive and always has a smile on his face.
IF YOU GOULD TAKE A TRIP ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD YOU GO AND WHY? Well, my dream honeymoon would either be going on a safari in Africa or relaxing in Fiji.
PUT YOUR IPOD ON SHUF-
FL, WHAT ARE THE FIRST
FIVE SONGS THAT COME ON?
I Want You Back - "NSYNC"
Save The World- Swedish House
Mafia
I Want You Back - *NSYNC
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Porcelain -- Moby
I'm a Slave 4 U- Britney Spears
Brent Bergner
HOMETOWN: Pratt, KS
YEAR: Senior
MAJOR: Journalism
INTERESTED IN: Men
WOULD YOU RATHER GO TO
A BAR OR HAVE A CANDLE?
LIGHT DINNER?
Candlight dinner, for sure. And if I could go to my favorite place, Capital Grille, I would be on cloud nine.
WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL MAN?
LIKE?
Witty, sensible, respectful, sophisticated, independent.
WHAT'S THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT A GUY?
Appearance. Specifically, smile and attitude. How he carries himself is important.
DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM
DATE
Waking up at a resort in Maui, having a couples massage and spa day, followed by brunch (with mimosas) and perhaps an afternoon hike up a volcano, concluding the day with a romantic evening.
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