The fun in being single and Travel

I will not be writing in this blog next week.  I am traveling single (on a cruise in Canada).

 

The fun in being single and Travel ?

Like many other things done single, it’s great !

Making your own decisions.

Do everything that only you want to do !

Don’t doing something you don’t want to do, just for another.

Open yourself to making new friends.

Get up when you want; or don’t get up at all that day.

Eat when you want and where you want, and not what you don’t want.

Being single has lots of advantages !  For You !

 

 

 

What does it mean to you to be single ? And best place for singles to travel alone !

Take a moment and think about those words for a moment … What does it mean to you to be single !

If you see this post, please comment.

 

It could mean:

Loneliness to some  … Happiness to others !

Nothing to do, for some … Busy for others !

No one to talk, for some …. Lots of friends for others !

 

Here's my definition of single:  I can come and go when I want; eat when I want; watch the TV show I want; go to bed and get up when I want; go to an event along and leave alone if I want and when I want.

I'm a big time traveler.  I use to take land packages on my own.  Very dangerous.  My mother talked me into my 1st cruise at age 26 (I'm almost 54); I've now been on 115+ cruises.  My mothers philosophy was:  I would prefer you go on cruises, so you are NOT alone, but you can be as alone as you want !  PERFECT PIECE OF THE PIE FOR ME ... Cruises !

 

In the definition, under Google, it says:

Single, as a noun, means “An individual person or thing rather than part of a pair or a group”.

 

No where does it say, that “Singles” are to be lonely, bored, with no one to talk to.  So if you are any of these three things, this is either your definition, or the definition you are allowing to rule you ... Restrict you !

Choose to CHANGE IT !  Get out … Go places … Join clubs !  You don’t have to be with just Singles !

And you can begin, by talking here ! 

And if you want to know the best places to travel as a single ... A cruise ... Call me, cause I can help you with this too (434/800) 237-3832.

Take time for yourself and get organized

Weeeeeeeeee, last 4 days, I have been rearranging my home.  As some of you know, for two weeks, I helped organize mom, in going through all she’s owned, in her VA home.  Making piles, for what she would take to Fla, throw out, sell, or give to Goodwill. 

It also meant, anything, going home with me, or that she gave me, had to quickly be brought over to my house, and basically, just dropped off in a pile ! The name of the game, was get her finished, and then deal with my own process.

And know, it wasn’t like I got to clean up my own home, before this all began.  Meaning, I didn’t get to go through and weed out my own stuff first.  So boy, has it been a true mess (to look at and even try to make a path). 

Know, clutter … Not only adds confusion into one’s life; it causes stress, and a person is less productive if surrounded with clutter !   Need help organizing ?  Call me, I’m for hire.  Love organizing !

So finally, after finishing up with her, last Wednesday, I was able to start on my own process.  And she left for Florida on Friday.

As one can imagine, to bring stuff in, meant, taking stuff out.  I first began on the kitchen.  Two days, to go thru all the cabins, to weed out my own stuff, and re-organize. 

My thoughts … I will never buy anything again (famous words).  Any item that I have “never” used, nor will “ever” use, I got rid of !  I actually took out 20 grocery bags of stuff.    I do not cook.  I basically need my coffee pot and microwave and refrigerator.  That’s it.  I would say, that I still left about 10%, that I probably should have gotten rid of; otherwise, what is left, I really wanted to keep (whether I ever use or not).

Next,  living room.  First it was the moving of the furniture.  My myself.  It all began, when a friend, said, they would love to have a console, that I have (and never use); where I was using like a table; but now, this person would like to do the same (he’s yet to pick up; but I was able to get it all the way across the room, by myself). 

Naturally, something had to go; I was adding, a lounge chair & a long 70 inch table !  Originally, I thought about getting rid of my wicker chair; but I think I’ll hold onto this, just a little longer.

It actually took me longer to decide, which of “my things from around the World”, would go back on each table, versus deciding, how I would arrange the furniture.   So that became a 1 ½ day process too. With 5 more grocery bags of stuff coming out !  I probably kept 20% of things that I should have let go.

Then I went into the spare room.  The most I got done, was move the furniture.  No new furniture will probably go in there, however, 2 things:  (1) I was tired of trying to climb by the bed, into a room, that no one could really use.  And (2), wished I could get in a book case, cause I had a lot of new dolls of my grandmothers, that I need to find a home for.  It may mean, eliminating lots of stuffed animals, etc !  I don’t know. 

My office.  Had planned to tackle that this morning.  But had to run out, and do another errand for mom.  However, since then, I have at least cleaned 3 piles, so I know what is in them, that needs to get done.  May not, at this time, do any changing.  But tomorrow, I look forward, to “finally”, putting in a full days work, since 2 months ago (me in Fla; then dad dying; then packing mom; organizing my home) !

FYI, talked to my mother today. After rushing me, with only 10 days to 2 weeks, in getting her all packed up, to move to Fla “now”, she tells me today, she will take her time in unpacking.  Know, she had no deadline to get to Fla, other than her own ! 

So I run around with my head chopped off for 2 weeks (not working full days with my business)… And now, she will complete her part, in leisure !  Don't get me wrong, I like to see jobs/projects done quickly (feel of accomplishment).  BUT THANKS MOM ! On a second note ... The fact that these boxes will be sitting around in Fla, not getting done, would DRIVE ME LITERALLY NUTS !  I'm glad I'm here in VA.

 

What to write about this week ?

Had 3 problems, at work, on Friday.  That sort of thing, slows me down, in getting my daily routine jobs done.  Come Friday, I was already behind on tasks from Wednesday & Thursday, due to using time in the mornings, packing my mom.  So I stayed up Friday night till 4am, to at least get Friday done.

3 more days, and I’ll have my mom all packaged, to move to Fla.  Hopefully, we can get it all done.  About ½ the kitchen, her bath, her bedroom.  Not too bad.  I took off packing her Saturday, cause I was so behind in my job !

This weekend, I worked on my Company Monthly Newsletter.  It was due April 15.  I got out today.  So 6 days late !

Not enough weekend to catch up.  I didn’t get my normal Saturday, 3^rd week of the moth chores done.  And I had 3 clients to do things for.  Needed to wash dishes.  And clean out my car.

I’m suppose to be in other room now, enjoying 2 of my favorite shows on Sunday night:  Army Wives and Client List.  I’m listening to them as I work, but I miss a few things, cause I’m glued into this computer.

Hoping in an hour, maybe I will go to bed.  In hopes of getting up extra early tomorrow, and maybe clean out the car !

Tomorrow night, going with clients, who have invited me out to dinner.  Tuesday night, suppose to go out with a GF to a meeting, but that might get cancelled.  Wednesday, I’m suppose to go to a Medical Coding Seminar, but I’ll have to wait and decide.

Thursday, I meet with a “Coaching Client”.  Helping them with smoking !

 

How was your past week and what’s your upcoming week look like ?

 

Handling the week after a death. A whole new life is ahead.

One of the best things to do, when you are grieving, besides, take a little time, and have a few cries, is keep yourself busy.  Either than, or reach out to someone else, who is having their own personal issues, and be there for them.  It’s what helps keep your mind clear and less focused on yourself.

This week, I have been helping my mom pack the house, here in VA, because she is moving permanently to FLA in two weeks.  So each morning, I have been going there, and going thru things that have collected over the last 35+ years.

My mother is not a “things” person, so she is basically dividing up the items, among my brother and I, based on things we might need or want.   I’m the sentimental one (or the hoarder, like my dad), so I tend to want to keep all these type items.

Lucky for me, going thru the items and packing them away, has not bothered me in any type of emotional way.  But probably cause, I am focused on “getting the task done at hand”.

But there are issues, that have come up.  Thoughts that have come up.  Reality that seems to have now surfaced, now that my dad has gone.  Of course, most of these things, I will opt to keep to myself, at the moment.

However, one, I will share.  A whole new life begins for me now !  For most my life, I have always been real close to my dad.  I’ve made a lot of decisions, based on my dad (and my mom too).  And the last 3 years, he’s been sick, on and off, so I keep traveling, down to a minimum, in case I needed to run off to FLA instead.

My mother is a tough ol’ Joe, and she’s looking forward to her new life, alone.  So now, with her independence, that actually gives me more independence.

So now, what will I do with my life ?  What do I want to be when I grow up (know, I'm 54) ?  Lots to think about, but not all today.  For now, I need to get my mom all packed up, cause she leaves in 2 weeks.  Then I’ve got to re-arrange my own home furniture, cause my mom gave me many items. 

Then focus heavily on losing weight !  There’s my “internal reasoning” of why I have let this weight climb.  And yes, those reasons are no longer here !

 

 

 

My father - This week a tuff one

My father died this past Monday.  Sadly, couple weeks ago, he had that choice: (1) Fight to survive, or (2) Not.

He didn't give up.  He just didn't believe the choice was real, no matter what we all told him.  He thought he was fine.  Sadly, last couple of days, he finally told me, "I'm not doing too good".

He took a turn, the day, I left Fla to come home, now, couple weeks ago.  He kept getting pneumonia and it finally got the best of him.  Mom says, no idea what they will put on death certificate at this point.

Now, after planning so much around, him, for awhile, everything STOPS !  So, lots of changes up ahead for my life.  But for now, got to get my mom, packed to move back to Fla, permanently, in the next 3 weeks.

FYI, it still is yet to hit me fully !  With them living in Fla at least 6 months every year (this year, longer), it's so easy to think he's in Fla.

Couple times, I've already caught myself saying, "We'll have to tell dad" !

If you never think about or put your hand out for others, why would you expect folks to entrust in you

How do you perceive folks, who are either, only kind to you or speak to you, if you’re talking about something that interests them (only) ?

It’s truly sad !  I don’t know how these folks could actually consider them a friend, or a good employee, etc !

There is an establishment I visit regularly in my town.  I find the employees there, will only be nice to you, if you talk to them, about themselves (show interest in them).  So my GF and myself, are always trying to find something great, in talking with them, so they will be in a good mood, and actually treat you decently.  Sad ! 

And more amazingly, the establish keeps them on as employees !  They're always down and seemingly depressed, unless we try to cheer them up !  Shouldn't be our job in supporting their personality, but that's what we find ourselves having to do, to enjoy our own night !

I know other folks, who will only give you time of day, if you are talking about them.  They never ask you anything about you; how you're doing; hows your life ?  Matter of fact, they actually don’t know anything about others, cause they only focus on themselves; they don't know if you're dating; how your job works, etc.  I have friends, “and family” that fit in this category.

Not that life is all about me, but I find these folks are terribly unconcerning about others.  And they wonder why they are so unhappy.  Why they can't find true friends !

Life is about, having and showing concern and interest for others !  And when you focus on others and their needs and their concerns, you spend less time thinking about your needs and your problems !  That's how it works; keeping your focus off yourself and onto others !

But of course, since they won’t listen to anything that you have to say, you don’t have an opportunity to share this thought.  I really feel sorry for them !

Who can actually trust these types of folks !

 

 

 

Weeeeeeeeeeee, I’ve been gone away from home for 3 weeks, helping my mom and dad in Fla.  Now that I am home, it is hard to motivate myself to work.  Guess I am somewhat a little tired.  Lack of sleep, while sleeping on sofa, near my dad, in case he needed help. 

So my waterbed is feeling so good, I didn’t even want to get up on Sunday !  And with the snow falling outside yesterday, it made such a lazy day.  Though I never drive in snow, I had to run out and pick up some meds, and go to the grocery store.

After eating at McDonalds for almost a month for my class in town, and then in Fla for 3 weeks, eating my cousins good food, it’s time for a big time diet, starting today, Monday !  And I had planned to get up at 5am, to start work, but didn’t climb out till 6am.  And I have more than 3 hours of work, before my work day begins.

 

No plans for week, other than work !  How about you ?

 

 

Single do not have allotted time for sickness in their schedule !

Last week, my dad’s sitter came into work sick.  First she started with a sore throat, about Tues, and by Friday, she had a full fledged cold.  Of course, Thurs, I had sore throat, and  by Saturday night, I could feel her sickness getting the rest of me !

As a single, who has time to be sick !  There’s no one else to work in your place; get tasks done, etc.

All day Sunday, I was sick.  And feeling useless, since I’m actually here to help my mom with my dad.  I constantly pumped in the meds.  Of course, my brother and my cousin is here, so thank goodness, they are totally able to help with him.

If I could have gotten a plane ticket out of here, on Sunday, I would have left, in hopes of not giving what I now have, to my dad.  No such luck.  All booked up, and Monday, the cost was $500.

Today, Monday, I am better, however, it seems to come and go.  I’m sitting mostly outside, to keep my sickness away from dad, and cause the nice weather seems to make me feel better.

However, as mentioned, who has time to be sick !  And if I did, I can't stand it ! 

What’s your take on you and sickness ?

 

 

Finally, a little warmth here in Florida, during my visit

Been in FL, a little over a week now.  Finally, last couple of days, have been warmer.  I was beginning to believe, after Thanksgiving and Christmas, cold when I was here, that my mom was right, and I was bringing the cold with me, down from VA.

Though warmer, haven’t had enough time to sit outside and enjoy it.  I do, each morning, sit out and feed the squirrels, even when it is cold.  I was laughing, with one of my customers yesterday, and saying, “it’s fairly funny, if your pass time/entertainment, while here, is feeding the squirrels !”.

Also seen, very few movies on TV while here.  My folks are 30 min and one hour show type people, and I’ve spent most nights sitting in the living room, watching TV with them, versus in the sun room, watching a movie. 

However, tonight, Army Wives and the Client List is back on.  Love both of these.  So at 9pm, I will certainly be in the sun room, to see the first night of the new series.  Strangely, today is the 1^st day I saw an Army Wifes Commercial.  Had it not been for a GF/Customer of mine in Pheonix, I would have missed it tonight !

Let me know, if you too, watch Army Wives !

Single with Family

Many of us have a close connection to our families, and of course, on the other hand, many of us do not !  Luckily, I do !

My father is not doing extremely well.  My mother seem to think he has given up; I don’t.  I think he just likes to be waited on 24/7 and doesn’t realize, if he doesn’t use it, he will lose it.  And his body parts and organs will stop working for him.

The last month, I have been taking  a Certified Nursing Class.  Part of my reasoning, is in case, my mother needs help in working with my dad.  So finishing the class and needing to help, are somewhat falling, hand in hand.

With my class being over this past Friday, I jumped on a plane, to fly down to FL to be with my folks.  Already, some of the skills have come in handy !  The emphasis on washings hands is one big thing I learned in my class.  And I believe, just the experience, gave me more confidence, and being able to offer to help !

Today is my second full day here.  I have already been able to add some input, and my father is listening some.  A little at a time, so that he will grasp some insight in learning, that he must work towards helping himself to be better !  He knows, he will have to build more strength this week with is therapist, or alternative choices will need to be made in his care !  Praying he will listen !

 

What a very busy week - 2 coaching tips enclosed

My week was most certainly busy.  Of course, only 4 levels of my life, even came to the surface all week:  Class (I'm in a crash medical class), work, study, and last, sleep !  What ever time was left !

Not much else entered my life this week !  I did have a little free time Tuesday night, so I went over to dinner at the Moose.  And I did make it to the post office this !  That's about it !

Sleep ... One of the most important things we need, and it can often come last.  But of course, as a single, with the responsibility of everything in your life, you too, know it to be true, that this can often be last on the list !

Also, eating right !  Where my class is, there is basically only fast food joints.  So for 3 weeks, I have eat junk.  I can only imagine how much weight I have put on.  Sure, I could fix something for lunch. But then that would mean, taking time to go to the store, and plan this.  That time doesn't seem to fit lately !

It's now the weekend.  I was so tired last night, I was in bed by 10:30.  I'm a late night person (12-1-2am).  Not these last 3 weeks !  Instead, I have been going to bed early, and often getting up by 3 or 4 am to study !

By choice, I decided to stay in bed till 7:30am this morning.  Not only felt that I deserved it, after getting an A on my skills test yesterday, but knew I need it.  That' 9 hours.  Now, hopefully I can get a lot done this weekend, without dragging !

Know, that I'm a fairly organized person.  I divide tasks over, days of the week, and weekends of the month. For me, this is, not only the way to get everything done, but it allows me to divide it up, instead of having it on ONE HUGH LONG LIST ! (TIP 1) LONG LIST can often cause folks to run from themselves !  It is best to divide tasks up !

So, this weekend, on my schedule is balancing check books, and change the air filter in heat/air system !  I have already balanced the check books !  The air filter, I have to go to the basement.  That's not something I usually do when it's dark outside, nor 1st thing in the morning (when my coordination is not quite in place !).

There were a few things, that I did not get done on schedule this week !  Basically cause it was better than I choose to complete the tasks that were heavier at hand.  Like studying !

One thing I didn't get around to, was write on my Coaching Blog, so I have already done that this morning.  Also need to wash the dishes, that I did not do, on my daily routine of Thursday !

My biggest project for weekend ... I've got to get in 15 hours, towards renewing my hypnosis certification !  It's due April 1.  See how I plan early ?  You have to, whether you are single, or anyone !  At least I do.  If I do not, something will always get in the way, to stop me from things that must be done.  KNOW, I am not a procrastinator, "unless" it is something, I have yet to figure out the answer ! (TIP 2)  If you are a procrastinator, set priority to get this resolved NOW !  Break the habit !

I've yet to look the rest of my list for the weekend.  I usually do this the night prior, which is very important for someone who wants to "begin on schedule" !  But, I decided to watch TV last night; not that anything was on !

Tonight, I meet with my class reunion for dinner.  Yes, I organize this too !  About 10-18 of us meet each month for dinner.  It gets me out of the house, from working 24/7.  Sometimes, it is worth being the organizer of things:  #1, it's in your hands and your choices, and #2, it gets you out of the house !


So what did you do in or with your single life this week ?

The busy single lives we lead ! Writing is good for the sole

Naturally, as a single, we're responsible for everything in the household !  Whether it be dishes, the trash, cleaning, etc.  And then of course, we have our jobs; and if you have kids, there's even more responsiblility.

My week has most certainly been busy.  I pulled four 18 hour days, with work and school/test/exams; and to top it off, both my parents are suddenly sick this week.  To top it off, my folks are in Florida, and I am in Virginia.  My folks spend the winter in Florida, though this year, they went in September of 2012 and did not come home for Thanksgiving/Christmas (I went there).

Tuesday, learned, that my mothers blood pressure has been up to 200, on and off.  Every time I had called lately, my mom seemed to be home, so I have not had the chance to talk to my dad.  The moment I caught up with my dad, he told me.  Also, a muscle is rubbing on a part of her eye, and making her eyes go crossed.  Also learned, that my grandmother had this, and soon after, had a stroke.

Talking to mom, she had been to Dr, and going again today.  Yesterday, learned, that the DR told her, she was allergic to her blood pressure meds, and took her off, and gave her nothing in return.  Later learned, the DR only gave her about a 3 minute appointment, on today's appt, again, with no new meds.  She had gone to eye DR yesterday, and now was waiting to get into see a Neurologist, who was many days out, pre-booked !

Wednesday, learned that my fathers' CNA, had to call my mom, who was out with a GF, to let her know, his lips were blue.  Later stage of Hypoxia !  Learned this word in my medical class this week !

The nurse came in and gave him more oxygen.  Thursday, he did not get out of the chair all day (took sponge bath), and my mom said, he was becoming very very weak.  He refused to go to the hospital.

Yesterday, Saturday, he became confused, so the rescue squad was able to take him to the hospital without his permission.  He has Double Pnuemonia.  So glad he is there.

Friday night, I slept 8 hours, but all day, I was so sluggish, that I had to take a 3 hours nap.  This was all before he went to the hospital.  I guess the week finally caught up with me !  After learning he was in the hospital, I was even more worthless.  I just talked on facebook to friends and text friends, and didn't even watch the TV movie in front of me.  This really helped pass the time.

It's a new day, and waiting for shift change in hospital, so I can find out how my dad is doing.  I hope today, to make up for all the work I did not do yesterday !  And hope, I am not as sluggish !  I have habit of fussing at myself, when I don't get my work done (I can be my worse enemy); but I guess every one deserves a little time off to recoup.  But today, my plans will be to make it up.

Remember, "writing is good for the sole " (and I don't mean the soles of your feet).  That is why it was helpful, to just write on facebook and send those text yesterday.  It's times like this, we need friends; and when we can't be physically with them, we can write them, on venues like facebook and text !

And, that is why I began this blog.  So that I can just write, and hoping you will join me here and do the same; and converse !  Making new friends, to be there, for the single !

Dining alone as a single

If you are single, hope you get out, even if alone !
Don't be afraid to go out alone.  Whether it be to the movies, play putt putt, go out to eat !

Such as going out to eat, take a book, take a project ... Sit there, enjoy your meal, even if on your own !

Last night, I went out.  Seldom do I go out alone, only because, I am always working, and I usually only go out, if I have dinner planned with friends.  But yesterday, I was already out; had showered and gotten dressed, so why not !  I also ran into 3 different couples that I knew and had not seen in a long while !

There were several singles, eating alone, at the restaurant I was at.

Eating alone, gives you a chance to just sit and think.  A chance, that maybe you haven't had time to just sit and think.

Take the time to enjoy yourself "out" alone !  You deserve it; you need it !  Being with folks all the time, doesn't give us that quiet time that we often need ! 

Try it and discover, it's great !  Remember, you are not alone ... You are with yourself !

Next Friday is Single Appreciation Day

What do you have planned ?

In your area, call some singles and get together & celebrate !

Singe Life - Getting it all done !

PS.  Over next 2 weeks, I may not be writing at all in this Single journal (see below).  While waiting on me, how about you write a few posts !

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Wow, decided this week, to take a crash medical class.  Doing this, in case my mother would need help in caring for my dad; other reason, possible career change (would like part time job, on the side, in the medical field' I already have my Medical Codist certification).

The book for this class is 550 pages; must have this completed, along with in class quizzes and tests, over next 2 wks.  Then one week lab class and another clinical.

Friday and Saturday (day and night) read over 17 out of 21 chapters, that must be completed before Friday.  Class is 8am-2:30; then to office to work; then more reading and studying.  Wednesday, I have my "Girls Night Out" dinner.  My next 2 weeks are 100% full !

Friends called over weekend and wanted to go out, but I didn't dare !  Must get in this reading and all my regular weekend work; then Sunday is Superbowl !

This summer, considering the idea, of beginning my Masters.  I tell ya ... No life when going to school !

Are you a school junkie or going to school ?  Share how you get it all done ?

 

The Bachelor - I forgot it Monday night

Today is Tuesday.  Realizing, I forgot to watch the Bachelor last night.
If you missed too, you don't have to.
This is actually last week (apparently too early for last nights show):
http://abc.go.com/watch/the-bachelor/SH559030/VD55265321/week-3

I'm watching now (one day late) !
Are you watching ?

Truly, reality shows can give a person insight; things to do; things to never do !  It's all a great learning experience; learning from others !

You ever cut your own hair

I do. Do you ever ?

Went to dinner tonight with my class reuion.  Just before going, and fixing my hair, I looked and thought, oh jeeeees, way too long ! 

So once home, and in middle of movie, I gave myself a hair cut.  I do this all the time.  And of course, at least, once a year, I have to go the beautician, and let her clean me up, from all my cutting !

Tonight, watched, "The Lost Valentine" with Betty White.  Jenniver Love was a producer and in the movie ! I thought I had seen it before, since it was a 2011.  Wrong !  What a true tear jerker !  Fabulous movie !

Are there really enough hours in a day

As we all know about single life, everything that needs to be done, is totally left up to our own self to get done, unless maybe, we have a personal secretary.  So every morning, naturally, I wake up to an extensive list of to-do things.

In order to have actually try and handle all the things that need to be done, I set up, same tasks, to be done on certain days each week.  Not only does this help me not have to look at a longer list per day, but it's great with time management.

For example, on Mondays and Thursdays, I wash dishes.  Tuesdays, I take out the trash.  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, I write articles for my different blogs. On Tuesdays, I accept new friends who are wanting to befriend me on facebook, with my 4 accounts.  Wednesday, I go through emails and what I have skipped or missed (and need to delete).  Fridays, I read informative, conversation my staff has had amongst each other; and I open all the mail.  Believe me, there's more. 

And on specific weekends of the month, I do the same.  Whether it's balance the check book, wash the car, send points to clients who belong to my Loyalty and Referral program, etc.

If I did not do this, again, the big of the picture, would be overwhelming;  and the second reason is that it keeps me on a schedule and makes me be, accountable to myself !

However, that is just the basic of my days or weekends; then I have all the tasks that only come often, like change the oil, or all the needs that come in from customers daily.

Too many folks ask me, what do you do all day ?  WOW, would love to show you the 30-40 items I get done in a days time.  No, not an 8 hour day; more like 12-15 !


And you ... Tell us how you handle all your tasks, as a single ?

Single with nothing to do for the weekend (the evening) ?

Often, as a single, we find ourselves with nothing to do for the weekend (or weekend evening).  Possible our other single friends are out on a date, or our couple friends, have plans with other couples.

Why not, take this opportunity, to treat yourself to a dinner and a movie.  This could be at home, or it could even be out.

Many folks do not like to go out alone.  Try it; it's not that hard.  Think about somewhere you like to eat at, that maybe you haven't been for awhile.  Then treat yourself to a date !  There are many things out there we might not like to do, but we have to.  Why not make this one of them ... Because it is for you.

Tonight, I'm staying in.  My biggest problem is not that I won't go out by myself, it's that I give myself excuses of things I need to do around the house (like I'm writing this now). 

However tonight, I am in process of cooking myself some scallops (and I don't cook and prefer to go out; however, I will often purchase special foods for a dinner alone, such as steak, crab legs, etc). 

Remember, also, to keep on hand, for nights you have your date night, a special drink.  If you do not drink alcohol, no problem.  My mom taught me a drink that I really love:  diet ginger ale and then mix with two other things, such as apple juice, or grapefruit, or crandberry (be sure you can have any of these with meds you take; I'm not suppose to have crandberry, cause I take coumadin).

And I'm about to watch the movie, Casey Anthony (good reason to stay in for a movie).


Now tell me, what did you to tonight ? ... have plans with others or come up with a great idea for some fun alone  ?
If you have some inspiring ideas, when alone, please share !

 

Singles Awareness Day is February 15

February 15 is Singles Awareness Day.  If you live here in LYH, I would love to put a social together; let me know if you are here in LYH.  If you are not, consider planning a singles social in your area !


It's great to have an awareness day for us singles, don't you think ?

Casey Anthony movie on Lifetime TV Tonight - Jan 19

Being here in LYH, would love a place to go, that several of us singles, could get together and watch the movie together !  If you too, see movie tonight, share your thoughts.

http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/prosecuting-casey-anthony?mkwid=sGr5rJBvM_pcrid_16351627472_pkw_casey%20anthony%20movie_pmt_b&utm_source=ltd_tune_google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=casey%20anthony%20movie&utm_campaign=Prosecuting+Casey+Anthony&paidlink=1&cmpid=PaidSearch_ltd_tune_google_Prosecuting+Casey+Anthony_casey%20anthony%20movie

Been watching the movie.  So far, what upset me the most, is that Casey says her dad mplested her.  Normally, I would totally believe someone that said this.  In this case, or in this movie, I am not able to believe this. 

When George, wanted to take his life, because he felt responsible, that his granddaughter was dead (he had not protected his GD from his daugher), this touched me; he said, he wanted to be with Haley, which is his reason for taking all those pills.  I have to admit, I believe this.

After finishing watching the movie (and yes, I know we heard things as the trial went on), I am truly shocked, with the evidence, that she got off.


If you watched, how do you feel ?


 

Singles

Whether a chosen life or not, and even for individuals who have a life mate, singles most often, still experience, encounter, think, view, and handle life situations differently than married folks.  It’s not about right or wrong, just different.

Ultimately choose to reach out to other known singles, to join blog; the more input, the better chance at valuable insight for all.  

What do you think of having a blog for "us" singles ?
 

“Blog Rules” include: “G” rated; NO profanity, NO fowl jokes; NO unkind words; please keep it “positive” when posting to help others !

LET’S ENJOY !