I'd rather be single than in a shitty relationship

My landlady, the actual sweetest human being ever, left all the tenants some cookies and that got me thinking. Normally V-Day hits me kind of hard, not this time though.

Had some rough relationships in the past and that's led to a lot of difficulties dating. Right now I feel like I'm doing okay though, busy, but not super depressed for the first time in recent memory.

Along with having my bills paid and my job going alright, I have a new project model (F-91 Master Grade) to work on in my off hours. Also plenty of weird chocolates (chocolate edamame) to eat.

Best of all, no one is in my apartment, giving me unrelenting shit for spending all this time on these things. Or to tell me I have poor taste when I put on a terrible movie for background noise.

Plenty to read too when I have to let the modeling paint/cement dry. Plus a full minibar for when people are over for games, models or art projects.

Along with all those things I've had this little bugger who's been along my side for over a dozen years keeping me company. He's seen the highs and the extreme lows of my life and been there to keep me sane. Best Valentine's company ever.

Single life honestly isn't that bad when recollecting how a bad relationship can make you feel.

TL;DR: Don't beat yourself up for being single today, treasure what you have and what you are accomplishing. Life can become better but it takes perseverance and patience.