What's Next? A Blog About Singleness? Well...actually, yes!

Remember the Sex And The City when Charlotte, in her hungover state, exasperatingly declares "I've been dating since I was 15, where is he?" Sighing in obvious agitation she puts her face in her hands and declares "my hair hurts."-

Well, that's where I am...my hair hurts too! Not because I'm single but because I apparently don't fit the mold that others expect me to fit into. I'd be lying if I said there are days and times when I wish I was anything but single. But if I allowed myself that constant self pity I know exactly how I'd be acting-desperate. I've seen it too many times!

I instead choose to be optimistic and sometimes I'm astonished at my life and what I've accomplished-and the fact that I've done it all being, GASP, single, seems to be too much for people to deal with. They declare me independent (well duh, what else should I do, curl up in a ball and die because I don't have someone to help me out). They say I must be a feminist-I'm actually not really...I just don't think I should settle to fit other's expectations. They then wonder about my sexual orientation...apparently when you've been out of college for a little while, being single somehow also means you're a lesbian.

You see, I don't think being single is all that bad. Is it hard? Sometimes. Is it lonely? Sometimes. But, I still get to be excited for first dates and first kisses. I can go out with my girlfriends and not have to ask for permission. I can take random vacations and only need to clear it with my bank account. I can eat cereal for supper and not feel the least bit guilty for not making something more appropriate.

In Single And Loving It...I'll gladly share my experiences...the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. I've always said I could write a book, but a blog is easier:-)