Friday, August 13, 2010

"They" Can K*ss My Ass

Me: I am single.
Them: You've never been married and you don't have any children.

Me: I have an advanced education, a home, a car and couple of side businesses.
Them: You've never been married and you don't have any children.

Me: I have traveled outside of the country on numerous occasions.
Them: You've never been married and you don't have any children.

Me: I have ridden in helicopters, swam with dolphins and jumped out of a plane.
Them: You've never been married and you don't have any children.

Me: I have a family that loves me, friends who care about me and a man who is into me.
Them: You've never been married and you don't have any children.

Me: I'm a ballroom dancer, foodie, social tech power-user and enjoy crossword puzzles .
Them: You've never been married and you don't have any children.

Me: I'm happy, fun-loving and enjoy my life.
Them: You've never been married and you don't have any children.

As you can see, I'm living my life and not waiting for anyone or anything. No matter what I do or accomplish, seemingly, all that matters to them is "You've never been married and you don't have any children." The second "they" begin paying my mortgage, buying my food or start sending me on vacation, then I'll actually give a damn what "they" think.

I have a 52 yo girlfriend who won't wear a ring on her fourth finger because she is saving that finger for wedding ring...seriously. This mindset, saving or waiting for a husband before this or that is silly. Sisters, live your lives...stop waiting for anyone or anything.

5 comments:

12kyle said...

Love this post. Live your life. It's all about your happiness. I know people who have spouses and kids and are miserable. LOL

Shannon said...

Thanks. I'm living it everyday.

SUEB0B said...

Amen, my sister. It always cracks me up when people look at me with that pitying "Aw, poor thing, what's wrong with you?" look when I say I am unmarried and have no kids. Then about 10 minutes later they start telling me how much they hate their husband and how terrible their kids are...sigh.

followthatdog said...

Good for you! Live your life and let others obsess about what they think it should be. Don't let them trip you up.

casa da poesia said...

Rose is a rose is a rose...

Thanks!