Hi Everyone. I wanted to share a fantastic article I read today. It has been over a year from my disengagement and it has taken me awhile to accept and even relish my single life. I realize more and more everyday that my commitment free life and only worry about myself is quite nice. I don't have to stick to a strict budget because I plan for college funds, get permission to buy new clothes, or even have to worry about weather I pick up my clothes or not. Don't get me wrong, I still want a life partner, but I have realized how good my life actually is.
Anyway, an article inspired me today. It is about the changing role of being single, and how it is now a destination instead just a means to an end. the list at the end inspired me to sign up for that exercise class so that I can meet new people and just have some fun. So... I encourage you all to read it if you are single, because it is okay to be single. Being single may just mean that you are happy, content, and satisfied. Check out the article, and I encourage you to start employing some of the tips at the end. :-)
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=pto-20060424-000003&print=1
Monday, February 02, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
In need of a life on the westside
I love my little house and my job and my life as is... but the problem is it is focused in the East Valley of Phoenix. I drive about 40 miles to hang out with my friends. Stupid me for buying a house way out here. But I love my house... I just wish I could move my friends.
However, then again I look at my friends. I went out on Thursday last week, and it was a lot of fun. We went to play laser tag and had dinner. It was fun. But... I look around and everyone I hang out with is married/engaged and they all have kids already. I don't need those two things thrown up in my face every time I go out.
What makes it even worse, is when I do go out and hang out with these people... I am treated as if I am a wife to the person I am going out with. That couldn't be farther from the truth. I stay out of his business, we essentially have separate lives that intersect once or twice a week. I don't have any impact on his decisions and he doesn't have any on mine.
I think it is bogus that 30 is the new 20. I am still among an entire set of people who are already married with many kids and they are just in their early 30s. If 30 is the new 20 where are all of the almost 30s like me?
I know it is my fault. I need to get out more... maybe it is time that I make my way out to one of those "young alum" mixers.... but as I near 30, am I too old for those?
*Sigh* I gotta do something to bring my life to the west side.. or buy a house out east too.
However, then again I look at my friends. I went out on Thursday last week, and it was a lot of fun. We went to play laser tag and had dinner. It was fun. But... I look around and everyone I hang out with is married/engaged and they all have kids already. I don't need those two things thrown up in my face every time I go out.
What makes it even worse, is when I do go out and hang out with these people... I am treated as if I am a wife to the person I am going out with. That couldn't be farther from the truth. I stay out of his business, we essentially have separate lives that intersect once or twice a week. I don't have any impact on his decisions and he doesn't have any on mine.
I think it is bogus that 30 is the new 20. I am still among an entire set of people who are already married with many kids and they are just in their early 30s. If 30 is the new 20 where are all of the almost 30s like me?
I know it is my fault. I need to get out more... maybe it is time that I make my way out to one of those "young alum" mixers.... but as I near 30, am I too old for those?
*Sigh* I gotta do something to bring my life to the west side.. or buy a house out east too.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Homework
I hate homework. I don't know why I continuously enroll in classes. I like the dicussions and learning, but the homework isn't any fun. I can't motivate myself to do it. I even procrastinated by writing to my blog and complaining about it. I have a problem. :-) Oh well... Maybe I will do it now.
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