Valentine's Day: Expectations Versus Reality

With Valentine's Day only a day away, we thought we'd prepare you for everyone's favorite day of the year the right way. With expectations held high, it's never too early to predict what's really about to come. Chances are at least one of these will happen to you tomorrow:

1. Expectation: You go out on a romantic date. Reality: You go to your TA’s office hours.

2. Expectation: Acapella dedication. Reality: Stoned guy from down the hall singing “Hello.”

3. Expectation: Bouquet of flowers from your significant other. Reality: Edible Arrangement from your mom.

4. Expectation: A heartfelt poem written just for you. Reality: One of those raunchy emoji chain texts.

5. Expectation: A super sexy night with those new ~toys~ you bought. Reality: A confusing/awkward mess. You play twister instead.

6. Expectation: Your significant other, who is studying abroad, makes sure to call you at midnight your time to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Reality: Your parents call and to say they’re flying to Philly so you won’t be alone on the day of love.

7. Expectation: A nice meal and a nice bottle of Chardonnay. Reality: Beijing and Franzia.

8. Expectation: Your significant other loves you. Reality: Your significant other leaves you.

9. Expectation: A diamond ring. Reality: A Ring Pop.

10. Expectation: Romantic stroll along the Schuylkill. Reality: Walk down locust, huddled and freezing in single digit temperatures.

11. Expectation: A love note in the DP Reality: You got shit-talked on Yik Yak.

12. Expectation: Long night of luvin’ to this playlist. Reality: 10 min quickie before long night of crammin’.

13. Expectation: An elaborate declaration of your SO’s undying love. Reality: “I think I might like you.”

14. Expectation: your sweetheart brings you chocolates. Reality: the chocolates came from Gourmet Grocer.