‘Walang Forever Survival Kit,’ shirts will see you through this Singles’ Awareness Day

Ah, it's that time of year again. Many people welcome (or dread) this red-letter day based on their relationship status. Those who are happily in a relationship will sure have a good time on Valentine's Day. Flowers will be given and kisses will be exchanged while having dinner for two. 

 

But what about those who got their hearts broken? 

 

If you (or your friend) were ignored or rejected recently (or not-so-recently), here's how to rediscover the brighter, lighter side of life with these fun-filled gift ideas on V-Day. 

 

Walang Forever Survival Kit 

 

 

Created by two college girls who once experienced the pains of heartbreak, the "Walang Forever Survival Kit" includes flowers so you won't have to wait for anyone to give you some, crayons to add color to your dull Valentine's weekend, chocolate rocks to match your "pusong bato", band-aids to heal your broken heart, a hand-shaped stirrer so you have someone (something) to hold hands with, and a red towel you can use to wipe your tears. 

 

But wait, there's more! The kit includes a Valentine's Day activity book so you won't be left alone to think about the "good old days."

One of the activities include pasting you and your crush's pictures on faceless figures holding hands, drawing clothes on them "para 'di naman malaswa" and tearing the whole thing apart because "hindi naman 'yan mangyayari."

Sounds fun, doesn't it? 

 

Statement shirts 

 

Why not give your friends who want to wear their broken hearts on their sleeves statement shirts that sum up their sea of feelings?

 

The Great Shirt offers shirts that complement the state of their hearts. 

 

For example, one of their collections for the Valentine's season includes the different definitions of the word "tayo." These include: 

 

-Error 404: Not found

-N/A

-Kaso may kayo 

-Ano nga ba talaga? 

 

Ice cream with a twist 

 

Whoever said money can't buy anyone a "matinong boyfriend/girlfriend" has yet to eat Sebastian's Artisan Ice Cream. 

 

For this coming day of hearts, the dessert shop offers four new flavors that may prove perfect for those who are trying to put together the pieces of their broken heart. 

 

The four flavors are named "Matinong Boyfriend," "Matinong Girlfriend," "Unresolved Issues," and "Closure." 

 

 

Whether you view Feb. 14 as Valentine's Day or Singles' Awareness Day, it does not have to be a day of terror. And who knows? Your friend (or you) may finally be able to move on. — Trisha Macas/VC, GMA News