What's it like to be single?

Life has been rolling along really great. I don't know how I got here...but I did. I am in a blissfully happy space. Everything just seemed to line up. NOW...I did just get a last minute guest who didn't buy a return flight yet. And, this person is related to me. So, lets see how long we can stay in this nice space :) I can tell you this...sharing a room growing up was a daily challenge. And, you never really outgrow being the youngest. Why is it when you finally grow up...to your family, you are still a kid?

I did get to see a premiere of Sex and the City. I have to say, it was soooo great, I wish it never ended. I really couldn't believe I saw my second PEEN scene in less than 2 months. Who would have ever thought equality would be so wonderful? I was sad when the movie ended. But, it was bittersweet to have a little pre party with listeners at the Mall of America. I felt like I had walked the complete Sex and the City cycle from the many listener SATC parties we had in Austin, to watching the show finale with my good friends, to yet a new station and a new fun experience. Everyone was dressed in their Sex and the City finest. It was all around a highlight of the year.

The movie does get you thinking about life. What is important, etc. I feel sooo much pressure from people about being single but I kind of enjoy the lifestyle. Let's say it again...I never want to settle. Especially after hearing about what marriage can really be like. Believe me...I have dated. And, it sux! If you have been in something a long time...I am going to make you a little list of what it is like to be out there....on your own, facing the scary beast of dating. Steph wants me to date like crazy! My friends and I wanted to make a little list of what it is like for the single girl. (this is just a list we compiled of our lives. these aren't just me...just so you know...this consists of many single girls stories...maybe)

-The rebound guy who is your friends brother. You find out crazy stuff about your ex. You get so upset, you go out with your friends, and you have your white trash moment.

-The rebound 2...looks good on paper but is most likely gay and doesn't know it... or a little too close to the kids he teaches. (being good on paper consists of worldly travel, knows various languages, has PHD, good with kids, does triathlons, but is just a little off and you can't quite put your finger on it)

-The nice guy who really helped you out but lives a completely different lifestyle than you. You are DEFINIETLY from 2 different worlds. This guy most likely works with strippers and does drugs when you have never even smoked a cigarette.

-The guy you kinda knew back in the day and then you run into them at your friends wedding. He is a really great all around person. But, something just isn't working....(but you really wanted to force it to because you get along so well)

-The good guy. This guy is really nice, everyone in the world thinks he is the greatest guy ever, but they never dated him. He is nice, good looking, in shape, no baggage. But he likes to play wayyy too many video games online with his friends, no goals, and doesn't like to talk (another trying to force a square peg into a round hole)

-THEN, the guy who is successful and looks REALLY good, but has never got over his HS crap and is VERY angry about it. Oh yeah, this guy likes to text you to hang out at 11pm on a Satuday. Not a chance...

-And, finally the guy who is pretty much great all around. You might have some good chemistry which you long had given up on. But, they have hopes to carry on a just friends with all the benefits. Mostly because they have recently gotten out of a long relationship or marriage.

OH yeah...and then the few others; the Broadway dood, a kinda famous guy, the older mature guy you will have a difficult time getting over, the young guy who lied to you about his age, the guy who sends you scandalous cell phone photos, the guy you found out doesn't brush their teeth until after lunch, the guy who is waiting until they are married, the guy you aren't really into because they are gross but they make you feel better about yourself, the guys who still email you because they are unhappy, the guy who has kids, etc. Did I miss any girls????

Okay, I just had to put it out there. Being single can be good, can be bad. At times you have to look back at your past and be happy that you are where you are. Sometimes you wonder if you will ever find that person who has most of the things you want. BUT, I really think chemistry is a must. AND, that my friends...is very hard to find. Why do we have to be in anything anyway?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Here is a pic from our SATC party. We all work at the station: