Hey. Hi. Hello.
So I'm finally giving this old blog thing a try. It's a look at love, life, and living alone as a 30-something female in Chicago. Why do this, you ask? Well, I've wanted to for a long time, I love to write; I just never knew what to write about. Until I realized, hey, people seem to like hearing about my adventures, ER, Miss(adventures), in dating. [<--- See what I did there with the Blog name?!]
It's also for myself. Because one day I really believe all of this will be worth it. I have to. The swiping, the bad dates, the tears over guys I thought were going to work out and just didn't. One day, I will meet 'Mr. Rightguy-attherighttime-attherightplace' - not the "one," because I just don't believe that there is only one person out there for us. It's a nice but rather limiting idea, don't you think? Could we not, at different moments and stages in our lives, need or want different things? Food for thought, but I digress. When I meet said fellow, it might be fun to look back and have a good laugh at everything that led me to him.
This blog is also for others. Or at least that is my goal. Because I know I am not alone in this, but at times - many times - it feels like an island. There are the well-meaning friends who want to open up your Hinge account and help you out ("Ohh this is so fun!" - "I promise you Karen, it's really not..."). There's family pressure. And then there's societal expectations. Seriously, you can't even go to the eye doctor solo these days. SCENE:
Receptionist: "Your eyes are dilated, it's really not safe to drive. You don't have anyone who could bring you home?"
Me: (thinking) "Do you see anyone here with me lady??? I live alone!"
In case you're wondering, I did make it home, albeit looking like a startled cat. 10/10 would not recommend trying to go to a holiday market after an eye exam. Unless you want to spend $0 dollars, in which case, I know a great ophthalmologist.
Anyway, thanks for reading and delving into this journey with me. Whether you see one post or every post, I really am thankful for you & hope you like it!
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