What was the first year that Single Awareness Day was celebrated?
It is only a couple of years old. Reference to it only go back a few years on the internet. 2005 is the earliest: Valentine’s Day-a time for love, romance and thoughtfulness. It’s also a time for expensive dates, elegant flowers and even more expensive gifts for the one you love. We look at Feb. 14 as the day when couples celebrate their bond with each other, a moment where hearts are filled with adoration and an assortment of fine chocolates. Yet in the midst of this orgy of forget-me-nots and cards, one group is left outside alone-the singles. The entire holiday revolves around those who are currently in relationships, spreading affection to those who are fortunate enough to be involved with a special someone. And for those who happen to be without a significant other, well, better luck next year. As a chronically single person, I say not this time. This year I am going to have a day where I can celebrate my relationships with my friends. No longer shall I sit in the background and t