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The past few days have been entertaining to say the least. I’ve somehow acquired a huge hornets nest by my back door, along with killing three giant Bee’s in Aspens bedroom. I thought I was being brave by spraying the ones in the bedroom (on the windows) with hairspray – but instead this seemed to have “glued” my new white blinds together. I swear as the days go on, it gets more and more apparent that I need a “Housing for dummies” book/manual. I even inspected the nest outside, thinking it was a hidden camera my crazy neighbor had placed (again). Nothing surprises me at this point.
I woke up at 3am unable to fall back asleep, my mind seems to wonder and my stomach was turning. Then I remembered it was probably because I had a massive bowl of Special K for dinner. Don’t ask me why – because I definitely don’t have the answer. Nor can I tell you the last time I poured a bowl of cereal for dinner, but it strangely hit the spot. Ever since Aspens Birthday I’ve been slightly upset that my ex didn’t wish him a Happy Birthday. He’s truly a wonderful person and I wish him nothing but the best, but the fact that he raised Aspen for almost three years (and I sent him a photo collage for his birthday in March) to not even receive a little short and sweet text-hurt.
Instead of digging deep into a pint of chocolate frozen yogurt over it, I decided to acknowledge what I was feeling (and why). Strangely (after days of deep analysis) I’m glad this happened. It’s brought me closure. The bee’s were a sign. It was time for Bumble.
Almost 8 months post breakup – I finally feel ready to date again. Maybe. OK well maybe not right this second, but soon. Once life returns to “normal”. I want to meet new people, travel new places, and start to live life again.
Back when I was in college, I used to blog about my dating adventures. I even went as far as digging up an old (and embarrassing) post. If you want a good laugh, I highly recommend reading.
My “First date rules” from 2013 were as followed:
1) Make sure your roots are cleaned up, your nails are polished, and don’t look like Alf
2) Have perfume on
3) Show effort but not to much effort that you look like your turning up for a gala
4) Make up in moderation- no one wants someone looking like a drag queen or something of the like
5) Have a drink before going out to ease your nerves (just in moderation)
6) If your going on a blind date, maybe check out the place first and tell people where and who your going out with (just in case)
7) DON’T drink all night -or over your limits. Throwing up (or being a DB) is never pleasant.
Clearly I’m older, and wiser. As a late twenty something woman, I’m no longer looking for a man to “complete me” and indifferent to settling down or not. Of course I still have aspirations and goals, but as I’ve said before and continue to emphasis: you don’t need a man to create the life that you want. What is more empowering than creating that life yourself?
