District Magazine November 2014 | Page 30

Why it’s Awesome to be by Gabby of Gabrielle Single During Antoinette Thanksgiving The worst time to be single is the holidays. Everywhere you turn there is a happy couple that looks like they just walked out of an ABC Family Christmas movie, or worse, a Hallmark movie. You’re the only one in the ice skating rink without a hand to hold. Chances are, Thanksgiving is the first time in a long time that you’re seeing your extended family. o 1 You don’t have to worry about coordinating holiday plans and can focus on what you want to do. In a relationship, chances are you’ll want to spend time with your significant other and your family. They probably want to do the same. You won’t have to try juggling family dinners and just spend time with your own family! N 30 Your relatives are asking, “Do you have a boyfriend yet, where is he?” And you have to reluctantly respond, “No, grandma I’m still single.” But you don’t need a boyfriend to have an amazing Thanksgiving break; you can do that all by yourself. Here are some of the best things about being single this Thanksgiving. N You don’t have to share any of your food. That entire apple, pumpkin and pecan pie is all for you. o 2