Valentine's Day for the Single One

Ah yes, the Hallmark-created holiday has come again, painting D.C. in red, pink, and purple hearts with those walking on clouds they are so happy, and others sobbing in pillows.

No fret, any bachelor or bachelorette celebrating their singledom this year has more than enough choices to black out and make that Valentine's across the bar look a little more enticing.

Smith Point is hosting a "Annonymous Love" party where patrons can dedicate songs to friends and future loved ones, send shots to existing or new couples, and dance the night away on the SPDF courtesy of LNS. $20 open bar from 9-11:30.

The Gryphon room will be toasting tonight to all of those who have forgotten about Mr. Right and are looking for Mr. Right Now. Kicking off at 9, the place is sure to be packed. Who knows, maybe that "now" part will just fall away sometime...

Play, Lotus, and Josephine's are hosting events as well, providing all too many options for those who missed out on reservations at Citronelle.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Desperate and Dateless?

Being that I will probably spend my Valentine's day with my two favorite guys- Ben and Jerry- I'm really in no place to judge. Interesting though are the numerous new dating sites online- move over Match.com!

Do you look your best all sweaty, dominating the basketball court? Check out http://www.athleticsingles.com/ to find some hot jocks who just want to have fun.

This next category really disturbs me, actually prompting me to write this post actually. "Date by Disease" http://www.h-date.com/ is for people who have contracted herpes and want to meet other singles facing the same consequences. http://www.irritatedbeingsingle.com/ matches up those with IBS and Crohn's disease ( members get discounts on bulk toilet paper at Costco, jk!). Finally, http://www.prescription4love.com/ reaches out to many people who are suffering from cancer, diabetes, MS, epilepsy, HIV, etc. At least you know you're not alone...

Finally, http://www.singlegourmetdating.com/ is a place where foodies can meet online and set up a 7 course date soon afterwards, uniting food snobs to find something savory and sweet, just wait for desert!!!

(I first saw this in the January/February issue of Women's Health)