To many, the month of February is one of the worst of the year.
Depending on where you live, this could easily be the coldest month, forcing you to spend much of your time inside.
The good news is that there are good things that come with the month of February too.
It's simply a matter of looking forward to these events, as they'll certainly help the shortest month of the year to go by even more quickly.
Let's take a look at a few things to look forward to during the second month of the year.
Maybe you'll even learn about something new in the process.
There are a few holidays during the course of the month, all of which mark the occurrence of something meaningful.
It all starts off with Groundhog's Day, which is a fun day of the year for anyone who dreads winter and can't wait for it to end.
If there's someone special in your life, Valentine's day will give you the opportunity to do something fun and romantic with your loved one.
Maybe you can even plan a weekend getaway for the two of you, as the holiday falls on a Sunday this year.
You may also have a day off to look forward to, as President's Day gives many a short break toward the end of the month.
Hopefully you have a job that honors our past presidents, as you may be able to make the most of an extra day off.
Then, there are a few sports milestones to look forward to as well.
For one, the Winter Olympics begin during February.
In Vancouver this year, they're sure to bring a good amount of action to the television sets of millions around the world.
There's also the beginning of the 2010 NASCAR season, as the Daytona 500 marks the beginning of the NASCAR year on February 14th.
If you're a fan of the sport, you'll surely want to tune into this high profile race.