International Quirkyalone Day is coming up in just two weeks!
Save the date: Saturday, February 14. . .
International Quirkyalone Day just happens to fall on the same day as Valentine’s Day. That’s our story and we’re sticking to it!
I started International Quirkyalone Day back in 2003 and it’s an alternative holiday that has been celebrated in more than 40 cities around the world.
For those who are new to this holiday . . .
International Quirkyalone Day is a do-it-yourself celebration of romance, friendship, and independent spirit. It’s a celebration of all kinds of love: romantic, platonic, familial, and yes, self-love.
International Quirkyalone Day is not anti-Valentine’s Day.
It’s NOT a pity party for single people. It’s an alternative–a feel-good alternative to the marketing barrage of Valentine’s Day and an antidote to the silicone version of love presented in shows such as The Bachelor.
Above all, IQD is a celebration of romance, freedom and individuality. It celebrates true romance, independence, interdependence, creativity, friendship, and all kinds of love–including love for yourself.
IQD is a holiday you can celebrate whether you’re quirkyalone or quirkytogether.
Since this year I’m in Buenos Aires, I’m going to host a virtual IQD gathering on February 14 so everyone can come. I will be in touch with more details about the theme, when, where, etc. early this week.
But I want to alert you now because you may want to host your own celebration: solo, with friends, your partner, or the general public at a student center, cafe, bar, karaoke bar, whatever you want.
Here are some resources to get you going with your own grassroots celebration:
Suggestions for what to do at your Quirkyalone Day party
Downloadable party pack of posters, nametags, etc.
So stay tuned for the information about this year’s virtual party.
In the meantime, let us know as a comment on this post if you are planning a party.
With love. . . and more soon on the virtual party I’ll be hosting. . .
Sasha
P.S. A thought! You could also celebrate Quirkyalone Day 2015 by coming to Buenos Aires to learn tango with other quirkyalones! There is just one more space in each trip February 21-28 and March 14-21. If that idea is calling to your quirky heart, go here!
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I have been single for a long time. I surprise an older woman who may have lost her husband recently or not so recently. I bring a dozen red roses! There are many different ways to do Valentine’s Day, that commercially overworked holiday.
Love that Linda! Thanks for sharing that story.
Wow, this is new to me! I will create some sort of pleasurable celebration for myself for sure (candle dinner? beautiful meditation? dance on the beach? massage?). And, I can’t wait to share this with the Solo Souls that I have started connecting with around the world. Thank you for the inspiration, Sasha!