Reservation for one, please.
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There are two types of people in the world on Valentine's Day: those coupled up in love, and those who have never felt more single on that godforsaken day. I believe everything happens for a reason, and therefore being single on Valentine's Day must mean the universe wanted me to feel completely miserable for an entire 24 hours.
But I wondered: What would happen if someone embraced their singleness on Valentine's Day? Is it possible for someone to enjoy Valentine's Day without having someone to share it with?
To find out, I, a completely miserable single man, decided to throw myself into the ninth circle of Valentine's Day Hell by making a dinner reservation "for one" on the 14th. And let me tell you, it wasn't easy making a "reservation for one" on V-Day.
I was, without any notice, canceled on.
I originally intended to take myself to a romantic Italian restaurant, but just a few days before my big date with myself, the restaurant let me know OVER EMAIL that they canceled my reservation. WITH NO EXPLANATION.
Although already shunned for my ~single lifestyle~ on this terrible holiday, I DID NOT GIVE UP. I was determined to make this date with myself happen. I booked a new reservation for myself at 6:15 p.m. at the bougie West Hollywood steakhouse STK.
