I'm so excited to start this new chapter in my life. After being married (now divorced), I get to be selfish for a little while and do things just for me. I get to do what makes me happy without worrying how my other half will feel about it. I am very traditional when it comes to marriage. I cooked everyday, did all the cleaning, made sure all the bills were paid on time. I had no problem catering to my husband. But that girl is on break! Although marriage can be great, I feel really free at the moment.
I'm on my own schedule. I do what I want, when I want. If I want to get off work and go shopping, I can. If I want to go to happy hour after work, I can. If I want to make plans with my friends for the weekend, I don't have to check with anyone first. Oh how I missed being able to do these things!
I get to see more of my girlfriends these days, which is so awesome. I didn't realize how much you really need time away from your husband (or boyfriend) to just do the girl things, have girl talk. Don't get me wrong, I do miss doing things as a couple with other couples but since I'm no longer part of a couple, I guess I should get over it. Girl time is a stress reliever. It's a time when you can comfort each other, confide in each other, vent. Also a time to let your hair down, have fun, be silly. Oh, and don't forget what always seems to be the main topic of discussion, MEN.
One thing that I've recently started doing is the casual dating thing. This is something I have never been good at. Go out with guys when I know it's not going to lead to a serious relationship? It's always been one guy at a time. If that didn't work out then I'd move on to the next one. But, that's when I was looking for "the one". I see now how crazy that was. Before marriage, I dated looking for my future husband. Well been there, done that. I'm not in that place anymore. I just want to go out from time to time and share the company of a handsome male. That's okay to do right? Guys do it! They date a bunch of girls at the same time with no intention of getting serious.
I just want to be out and about meeting new and interesting people. You can never have too many friends. People that make smile, make you laugh, and help you to enjoy life. That's what I tell myself on a daily basis...enjoy life. You only get one of these. With that being said, I'm so ready to try new things and have new experiences.
