Being Single and Loving It...

"Singlehood is a time to grow, try new things and explore what life has to offer. Now's the perfect time to follow the Yellow Brick Road in pursuit of your dreams. "

Singlehood, if it's even a word, has been the type of life I've had to live since the start of 2009.

I've been single ever since that dreadful cold day in January 2009. I just recently realized that I have never been single this long ever since I started being in relationships.

At first, it was, as expected, pretty hard. Pretty damn hard. Thank GOD for family and friends that helped me deal with my emotions and heard my long litany of questions some of which they didn't understand. It took a lot of talks and bottles of alcohol before I realized that I had to accept things as it was. I then told myself, "I'm single, now be single..."

And then it all began.

I got to experience new and exciting things in life. I only have myself to please, so I don't need to consider other petty things. That's freedom in your face. I may sound a little selfish but I had to love myself more before I start loving another person.

I got closer with my siblings and friends because I now spend more time with them. I got to meet new and interesting persons outside of my normal circle. Some of them are now my close friends.

The new and rediscovered hobbies that I have now, I owe to being single. Travel, adventure, photography, blogging, efbing, going to do the gym (see previous entry) are just some of them things I was able to do a lot, with all the time I have for myself. Great experiences, all of them.

There are times though that you get lonely. I admit. I just have to look at the bright side of things. And pick out some thoughts from the diary of happy memories stored somewhere in my terrabyte-sized mind. And of course, smile.

And yes, I date. Of course. I have to. I believe dating is essential when you are single. I still have to mingle and jiggle, right. I've had a few flings here and there but nothing serious. I have to throw myself in the wind just in case someone would want to catch me. I don't intend to be single forever.

I'm so contented for being this way. I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, with whoever I want (well, it depends). I'm thankful for the chance to be like this. Thanks. (You know who you are.)

Of course it's not always great. There's always the YinYang of things. Well, that's life. I just have to go with the flow and be safe.

And if GOD gives me a reason not to be single anymore... I'll take it with open arms...

(about the last line... i may think about it a thousand times first, though!!!) :)

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