Six Sensational Ways to Spend a Single Valentine's Day

4. Call It a Sport's NightIf you're a whiz at sports, have a sport's night where you explain the game to those who are less savvy. Invent your own competition and ways of showing team spirit, such as giving a certain cheer for special plays, or giving rewards when your team reaches a given score. 5. Do It for CharityOne of the best ways to beat the holiday blues is to focus on something outside out of yourself. Rather than spend the day alone, reach out to someone special and make his or her world a little brighter. If you have a cause that's a real passion for you, volunteer this Valentine's Day. Call up the local children's hospital and ask if you can spend time with the kids making valentines, singing songs and enjoying each other's company. Go to the humane society and offer to bathe dogs, placing big red bows around their necks as Valentine's presents for new owners. Sign up to be a Big Brother or Big Sister.6. Be AdventurousMaybe the secret for you is to step outside of your usual routine and do something out of the ordinary. Get back to nature with a polar bear plunge, or organize a moonlit cross-country skiing trip with hot chocolate or a even a ghost story or two. Drive a different way home, sample distinctive ethnic food or check out a new art museum. By stepping out of your usual habits, who knows? Maybe you'll find your perfect Valentine for next year! GinaMaria Jerome is a writer, consultant and trainer. For more tips on meeting people, check out her book, The Portable Pocket People Meeter: 50 Ways to Meet, Greet, and Communicate.