tales of a single woman

Torn

Sometimes, I wish that I hadn’t allowed myself to get so hurt.I wish that I had gone with my gut and protected myself better than I did. Then I remember some silly time, a good laugh, an adventure, and I realize that I didn’t so much allow myself to get hurt, but I allowed myselfContinue reading “Torn”

How a head cold saved my sanity

The past few months have been some of the most fun and most heart-wrenching of my life. All good things come to an end, though. I was in a relationship with a guy that I really liked–and still do–for the past few months. I never should have been as deeply in relationship with him asContinue reading “How a head cold saved my sanity”

Life is funny

It’s the holiday season…do de do… It feels like an entire lifetime since I last wrote something here…maybe it has been. My mom had her second treatment today. I spoke with her, and she sounded pretty good. She was good last time until she got the shot…that kind of knocked her out a bit, butContinue reading “Life is funny”

My biological clock

I think that my biological clock is my business. I don’t understand people. Today one of my neighbors randomly knocked on my door looking for conversation. She’s a nice woman. The topic of my birthday came up, and when she found out how old I am (34) she asked if I was single, if IContinue reading “My biological clock”

Self awarenesss part 1000

In the interest of getting to know myself recently, my air conditioner broke. OK…I didn’t break it, but it’s lack of functionality did result in my one night stint being back at my parents’ house. God has blessed me with a family that will always be there for me, no matter what. I slept inContinue reading “Self awarenesss part 1000”

To whom much is given…

When I woke up on Saturday, I felt so…alone. I had a choice…I could go through my day being a need machine, or I could open my eyes and realize that I am not alone. I took the latter choice. I have been blessed with people who love me and who take care of me.Continue reading “To whom much is given…”

Relationships/marriage

I have spent so much time of my life imagining what it would like to be in a relationship. What would it be like to have someone to hold me when I need holding? What would it be like to have someone to talk to when I need to talk? What would it be likeContinue reading “Relationships/marriage”

Settling into city life

I am settling into city life. I am really enjoying it. I love walking three blocks to one of two grocery stores. I love being able to take a cab out…and back home at the end of the night. (Not so fond of cab drivers for the most part. I’ve definitely been rippedContinue reading “Settling into city life”

Philly, here I come!!!!!!!!!

There is a battle that is raging inside of me right now. Something has been off for a while, but I thought it was something that would pass. All of my life I’ve tried to be the daughter that honors her parents. I’ve been the one in the house that tries to keep the peace.Continue reading “Philly, here I come!!!!!!!!!”

Marinating in my juices

I guess I’ve been hiding out. Again. That happens when things are marinating in me. Or when I’m marinating in things. There’s a lot cooking. I’m dealing with some of the skeletons in my closet…stuff that should’ve been dealt with a long time ago, but that just keeps rearing its ugly head. Family stuff, relationalContinue reading “Marinating in my juices”