Singles' Awareness Day

"Singles' Awareness Day"- I heard this phrase for the first time Friday night in the lockerroom before practice as some of the girls were commiserating that Saturday would be Valentine's Day (apparently also known as S.A.D.). I laughed out loud when I heard this. Who needs a significant other to have a good Valentine's Day? Especially when you've got a whole team supporting and caring for you?!

Coming into college I thought that, of course, I would immediately meet some guy that I would fall deeply in love with and we would get along just wonderfully. Isn't getting into a serious relationship one of the goals of going to college? Well, things haven't turned out quite like that. Being part of the cross country team I did immediately meet lots of guys, and guys with some of my same interests nonetheless, but I haven't had a boyfriend yet. Those things take time.

I would say that about half of my friends are currently in a relationship and the other half are single just like me. I would imagine that this is probably true for a lot of campus. Just from walking around campus you'll notice how many groups of friends are walking, talking, and laughing. I think that Luther is a very friendly place, with respectful, fun students. If you're looking for a relationship, opportunities definitely exist to get in one. But if you're content just having good friends and remaining single, you won't feel pressured into finding a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Like I said, being on the cross country and track teams bring me lots of love. We had a Valentine's Day meet yesterday and not only were there loads of teammates cheering me on, I received many hugs and even chocolates that made me feel just as loved as anybody. No reason to be sad about being single on Valentine's when you've got this team!