In other news while traveling to LA for work this week I had time to kill between a meeting and a dinner I had to attend. I went to see No Strings Attached. While the ending is a total cliche I couldn't help but love this line:
That is a terrible self destructive plan and we are behind you 100%.
As I have talked about ad nauseum 99% of the time I am content being alone. Then there are times that I hate it. For instance, waking up alone on Christmas? Not fun. The prospect of waking up alone on my 30th? I could do without. But I read this article and was reminded once again why being single is great.
I do not need anyone in my life to complete me. I make my life whole.
The LA trip also meant that I finished my first book of 2011. Since I am turning 30 this year I am setting a goal to read 30 books.
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg LarssonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent book. Much more engaging than the first in the series. I am excited to read the third.
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I love that goal! And I am so glad you love your singledom. I loved mine too and think every woman (and man) needs a period in their life where they DO love that too and embrace it for all it's worth. I am so glad I've had the last two years to explore ME by myself. It makes finding love that much sweeter because I am more grounded in what I want, what I won't compromise and what I want balance to look like.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic article. Thanks for sharing! Also, that's a great book. I can't wait to read the third one too!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could enjoy being single and embrace it like you do, but for what it's worth, I think you are 100% right about the value of making yourself happy first. I am hoping that I never again try to complete myself with a man, but instead see it as a complement to my life rather than the WHOLE life. I hope for that for you when you are ready and want it.
ReplyDeleteI really need to embrace that Dragon Tattoo series. I've been holding off but have to just do it.
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