Can I be single!?
March 30th 2008 01:02
Upon moving from Detroit to Ann Arbor I realized one universal trend, Detroit men know exactly what to say to get your attention, no matter what the subject or environment, they have some quick humorous quote that will not only stop you in your tracks but provoke a conversation. I mean, they don't go the normal route, the "Are you single route?". Au con traire, they influence every reply you may have by threatening you with queendom. Its flattering, but once you get down to it, its quite horrible. It explains why every woman in Detroit feels as if she is the most beautiful woman in the world. Which may not be a good thing seeing as though the workforce is made up of all women.
But on to what it is that I really want to write about, Can I be single? This is not only a question to men but also to myself. I am at a point in my life where I want to start making waves; professionally, physically and emotionally. I want to basically prepare myself for years to come. Whether it is securing a great job, getting into better shape or understanding what kind of person I am, I am learning things about me everyday. And that is why I have chosen to become single. That and the fact that the guy that I have been calling "my MAN" for the past 5 months has decided to become a complete loser. Or maybe he was always a loser and I was too naive to see it. But, all things aside, I am back on the right track. And right in time for summer. I have so many goals, so many aspirations. It has almost been a year since graduation and what do I have to show for it, a silly laptop that I swear is breaking down more and more every time I turn it on and off, and longer hair. I want more and the only way I am going to get it is if I find a way for myself. I am no position to have a man, because I am in no position to provide for me.
And to those gentlemen out there, when I say that I don't have a man, don't get your hopes up! Don't continue with the conversation, don't think "SCORE, FOUND ONE!" Because its going to work. I am probably not going to return your calls, I am not going to want to meet your family, I am not going to jump in the car and ride. Can I have some peace, with my singlehood? Can I be single PLEASE!
But then again, there will be a lot of lonely nights, no more laughter filled afternoons, no more dinners and manners and hugs and kisses, so, can I be single? Really?
But on to what it is that I really want to write about, Can I be single? This is not only a question to men but also to myself. I am at a point in my life where I want to start making waves; professionally, physically and emotionally. I want to basically prepare myself for years to come. Whether it is securing a great job, getting into better shape or understanding what kind of person I am, I am learning things about me everyday. And that is why I have chosen to become single. That and the fact that the guy that I have been calling "my MAN" for the past 5 months has decided to become a complete loser. Or maybe he was always a loser and I was too naive to see it. But, all things aside, I am back on the right track. And right in time for summer. I have so many goals, so many aspirations. It has almost been a year since graduation and what do I have to show for it, a silly laptop that I swear is breaking down more and more every time I turn it on and off, and longer hair. I want more and the only way I am going to get it is if I find a way for myself. I am no position to have a man, because I am in no position to provide for me.
And to those gentlemen out there, when I say that I don't have a man, don't get your hopes up! Don't continue with the conversation, don't think "SCORE, FOUND ONE!" Because its going to work. I am probably not going to return your calls, I am not going to want to meet your family, I am not going to jump in the car and ride. Can I have some peace, with my singlehood? Can I be single PLEASE!
But then again, there will be a lot of lonely nights, no more laughter filled afternoons, no more dinners and manners and hugs and kisses, so, can I be single? Really?
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