If you’re like me then this time of year can be pretty lame. And SAD (that would be Singles Awareness Day). So instead of pining over the great romantic love that you’re not having, do what I’m doing and practice some self love. Spoil yourself!

Here’s my techie grab bag:

Something I Can Use: Although not exciting, if I give myself a gift, I want it to be something I can use. A day at the spa (or, more accurately on my budget, a spa-in-a-box) would be nice, but a new umbrella would be better. It’s cute and shiny. And blocks the rain. And it will make it oh-so-much easier for that perfect man to see me on that gray and dreary day.

Something That Sparkles: I like jewelry. And I’m a geek. Did you know there was a whole section of Etsy dedicated to the combination of those two things? That’s right, geek jewelry. I can’t actually decide what I want because it’s all so full of win. And since it’s Etsy it’s pretty much proven to be unique.

Something That Rings: What better companion on February 14th than a new cell phone? I mean, it’s going to be there for me no matter what (well, unless I drop it into the toilet), and when I’m lonely there’s someone always on the other end. I just have to keep hitting call until I find someone awake. The perfect phone for a lonely geek?  The Sidekick. Or maybe something that lets you reach out and touch somebody. Either way, playing with all the phones in the store is a great way to spend a Saturday. And, who knows, maybe you’ll find another lonely geek lookin’ for (phone) love, too.

Chances are I’m going to hide myself in my apartment and watch Zombie movies until all the signs of love are gone from the store shelves, which, as everyone knows, is the total opposite of romantic. Although if I get bored it would be nice to have this little gadget, since I did get an iPod this year. Oh Claudio Sanchez! Sing to me!

[Photo courtesy of Squishy Sushi on Etsy!]