Traffic, Life, Dating

So these three things may be very random... but it's been jumbled in my head ALL day. Some of it's ranting, other parts, well, are happy.

Traffic

I absolutely HATE traffic. It stresses me out SO bad! Today, like an idiot, I didn’t leave work until about 4… and well, you guessed—I hit some major traffic on my 70 mile drive home. I think the major thing is I hate being alone in my car for too long alone, and I just want to get where I’m going. People in traffic annoy me. People don’t know how to use signals, they are rude… inconsiderate. Admit it, we’re all selfish in traffic. I even caught myself not letting someone over, just because I wanted to get where I was headed (plus, someone earlier didn’t let me over, so it was kind of retaliation). In traffic, I absolutely must have good music or someone to talk to on the phone… and thankfully, I had both today! =) It definitely wasn’t as bad at Thanksgiving break my freshman year… a 2 hour drive lasted at least 4 hours… UGH!

Life

I love my life: honestly. Don’t get me wrong. I have my bad days, just like any other human being, but it’s all about how you react to it. I have my lonely times, but I can’t let it get me down. It takes effort. I have to try to keep myself busy most days. But life is great. I have some really great friends, like my guy friends who listen to my complaints about dating, and give me the male perspective! I have discovered new interests, and new things to love. And I have laughed oh so hard about—well, everything. I have learned to make the best out of every situation. Laugh is funny… it’s tough, but it’s entertaining.

I have some of the BEST people in my life that I wouldn’t want to go anywhere. Those people know who they are. They are there to encourage me, love me, make me laugh, be a shoulder to cry on, whatever I need. I am SO thankful. That’s especially what I need to help me through the ups and downs of single life.

Dating

So this single thing is a whole new world for me. At this point, I’m honestly NOT looking for something “serious”, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to date. One problem—technology has given guys an easy way out. Text messaging and social networks are the devil when it comes to “talking”/”dating”… whatever. Is it too much for me to ask you to CALL me every once in a while, especially if you want to ask me out?! Also… what ever happened to a REAL date? I have guys that are like—wanna come over and watch a movie? Don’t get me wrong, that’s fine… But is it too much to ask to be treated like a lady every once in a while? I feel like the whole going to watch a movie at his house is more “casual” and good after you’ve gotten to know each other better. I’m not asking for anything super fancy either… Just be creative… it could be FUN!

Don’t get me wrong, I am in NO way trying to hate on the male species. I mean, you have to love them. I just want someone who is interested in ME, who enjoys my company… It’s not just about looks. Sure, I’ll admit, we all have our shallow moments, but it’s about so much more. I just want to spend time with someone who gets me. Someone who wants to get to know me. Someone I can laugh with, be silly with… just talk about whatever. I just want to date.

But honestly—I have gotten to the point where I would rather a guy say either I like you, or I don’t like you. Honestly. I’d rather you be honest and upfront than worrying about hurting my feelings if you don’t like me. It’s better for both of us if we know each other’s intentions straight up. Just tell me, I’m an adult, I can handle it. I can just say: He’s Just Not That Into Me; and then we can both go on our way to find what’s best for each of us! Easy enough right?

SONG OF THE DAY: (warning: this is meant for humor... not to be taken too seriously. I don't hate men... PROMISE!)

Men Don't Change by Amy Dalley

He was a bad boy

and I was a good girl

He needed me to smooth out the edges

Well he'd get his drink on and flirt with the ladies

And after two years of his crap I quit beggin'

I'm a magnet for the fixer upper man

If I know it's fire do I let it burn my hand?



*Chorus*



Cupid works for the devil be suspicious if he cries

Sexy shoes look good, yeah but it ain't always right

Chocolate is a band-aid no matter what they say

Shoes don't stretch, and men don't change



My friend Lisa, she loves a liar

She found out about his other girlfriends

He makes excuses, so she forgives him

And she swears she's gonna leave if he screws up again

But he's good lookin' that's why she don't see

He's got her exactly where he wants her to be