Cute and empowering -- Galentine's Day takes off in US

For some people, facing the onslaught of Valentine's Day flowers, candy and marketing can be overwhelming if you are single.For Riya Patel, it's a reason to celebrate love -- platonic love -- even by long distance.All of us are going to get on the phone and celebrate each other," says Patel, a 22-year-old research analyst from the US capital.