Instagram Artist Celebrates The Joys of Being Single

Aaaaah, the joys of being single. Nope, that’s not an oxymoron.

With Valentines’ Day being just around the corner, it’s no wonder everyone’s gotten bit by the love bug. From Valentines’ courgettes to tiny dinner dates, the Internet is awash in the luuuurrve. On the other hand, if you’re an adamant V-day hater, there’ll always be that extra-special sweet designed specially with folks like you in mind.

However, how about if you’re happily sitting on the fence, or have simply abandoned said metaphorical fence all-together? What about those people who are 100% happy and satisfied with their singledom?

Meet Idalia Candelas. Idalia is an artist who posts much of her work on Instagram, and has recently created a thoughtful, chill series of illustrations demonstrating the immeasurable joys of being single.

A photo posted by Idalia Candelas (@idaliacandelas) on Oct 5, 2015 at 7:14pm PDT

“The theme of the loneliness has been recurring in my drawings,” Candelas shares. “Even though people try to avoid [it] [out of] fear, being in that situation is increasingly common in our society.”

The women focused on her work wear no tears, no frowns, no eternal sense of ennui or loneliness or unfulfillment. They’re happy to simply be able to enjoy the peace and quiet as they devote time to themselves. And seriously, why not?

“I like to show women who exist in solitude but do not suffer,” Candelas continues. “They are not depressed or crying. Rather [they] are safe, exalting in the sense of enjoying the company of just herself.”

Grab your cozy blanket, your fuzzy socks, and warm beverage of choice. How to be single? Let us count the ways.

Stretch out on your bed in your undies and revel in the sensation of never having to share. Ever.

A photo posted by Idalia Candelas (@idaliacandelas) on Oct 6, 2015 at 6:38pm PDT

Catching up on your reading however the heck you want.

A photo posted by Idalia Candelas (@idaliacandelas) on Oct 17, 2015 at 7:01pm PDT

Never having to care about shutting the door whenever you shower.

A photo posted by Idalia Candelas (@idaliacandelas) on Oct 14, 2015 at 7:21pm PDT

Pondering about life, the universe, and everything in the comfort and privacy of your kitchen, like the goddess you are.

A photo posted by Idalia Candelas (@idaliacandelas) on Oct 23, 2015 at 9:55am PDT

Staying in with your favorite book and beverage until 3pm, because why the heck not?

A photo posted by Idalia Candelas (@idaliacandelas) on Oct 26, 2015 at 9:05pm PDT

And never having to wear pants whenever you don’t want to, because that’s how you roll.

A photo posted by Idalia Candelas (@idaliacandelas) on Oct 27, 2015 at 8:54pm PDT

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