I just bought myself the most lovely flowers the other day, gorgeous lilies with some purple filler and perfectly arranged greenery. Looking at my flowers makes me happy.
Once upon a time I believed in fairytales. I believed in knights in shining armor and princes on white horses. I believed that by age 23 surely this knight would have come and swept me off my feet. I thought I would never have to do certain things like fix a tire, mow the lawn, invest money, visit a romantic destination alone or buy myself flowers or a diamond ring. Then reality happened. I realized that I had to become a self-sufficient, independent, throw-your-hands-up-at me, kind of woman. I bought books on investing, listened to shows. I know how to change a flat and I am learning about the different parts of my car. I can mow a lawn. I have been on a solo vacation and enjoy spoiling myself with special presents like flowers and jewelry. I am glad that I have. I have heard of too many middle-aged/elderly women who lose their husbands and then don't know how to take care of themselves because someone else was always doing things for them. These are women who don't even know which side there gas tank is on. Now I am not saying that there were not many snowy or rainy days when I wished I had the kind of man that would keep my tank filled because I certainly have. However, I do take comfort in knowing that if anything were to ever happen to my (future) husband, he would not have to worry about my ability to hold down the fort.
Also, I figure that if I treat myself well then when I finally meet my dear husband he will have to step up to the plate to keep me in the lifestyle I have become accustomed to. In the meantime I will continue to be good to myself. I will continue to buy myself flowers when I am having a bad day. I will continue to be the man that I always wanted until he comes along and assumes the role.
What was the last nice thing you did for yourself? Is there anything that you would like to do but you are waiting for a man to do it with/for you?
Once upon a time I believed in fairytales. I believed in knights in shining armor and princes on white horses. I believed that by age 23 surely this knight would have come and swept me off my feet. I thought I would never have to do certain things like fix a tire, mow the lawn, invest money, visit a romantic destination alone or buy myself flowers or a diamond ring. Then reality happened. I realized that I had to become a self-sufficient, independent, throw-your-hands-up-at me, kind of woman. I bought books on investing, listened to shows. I know how to change a flat and I am learning about the different parts of my car. I can mow a lawn. I have been on a solo vacation and enjoy spoiling myself with special presents like flowers and jewelry. I am glad that I have. I have heard of too many middle-aged/elderly women who lose their husbands and then don't know how to take care of themselves because someone else was always doing things for them. These are women who don't even know which side there gas tank is on. Now I am not saying that there were not many snowy or rainy days when I wished I had the kind of man that would keep my tank filled because I certainly have. However, I do take comfort in knowing that if anything were to ever happen to my (future) husband, he would not have to worry about my ability to hold down the fort.
Also, I figure that if I treat myself well then when I finally meet my dear husband he will have to step up to the plate to keep me in the lifestyle I have become accustomed to. In the meantime I will continue to be good to myself. I will continue to buy myself flowers when I am having a bad day. I will continue to be the man that I always wanted until he comes along and assumes the role.
What was the last nice thing you did for yourself? Is there anything that you would like to do but you are waiting for a man to do it with/for you?
2 comments:
When I bought my new car, I made the Honda guy show me where everything was under the hood and how to check all the fluid levels. I suppose I could change a flat tire, but that's what I have AAA for. Good for you though with the flowers. I've never bought flowers for myself, although I've been tempted. Yesterday I bought a MAC eyeliner pencil - so that's my flowers.
LOL @ "I bought a MAC eyeliner pencil-so that's my flowers"
I am glad you know how to check all the fluid levels! I need to learn how to do that!
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