Step by step August 11, 2011

I’ve heard it so many times in movies.

 

A female character being concerned, at some point in the story line, to walk into a room…get ready for it….by…. herself *gasp*!! Unfortunately, I have seen the same situation in real-life.

 

Okay, I’ll be rid of the sarcasm.

 

What I’m trying to get at or am saying is that: walking into a room without a partner isn’t as horrible of an experience as it may seem.  Sure it might be difficult at first, but take it step by step.  Walk into the room with your lovely smile in hand, understand why you’re at the event and do whatever  it is you need to do.

 

Think of walking into a room for a social event by yourself as a task.  Set a goal and work towards accomplishing it.  Obviously don’t get all serious and stuff–be open to experiencing everything around you but it helps to have a goal in mind.

 

The more you do this, the easier it will be to enter a room without feeling the need/comfort of someone else.  Sooner or later, it won’t even be a issue and you’ll wonder why it even was in the first place.

 

Take it step by step–there are advantages in walking in a room as a free spirit

 

 

Singularity; the beginning July 27, 2011

Photo taken by: yours truly

I’ve been meaning to write a book on this and even though I tend to write and enjoy the experience in writing when it is ink on paper, I can’t seem to get myself focused enough to sit myself down and write.

I decided I would just start the process on my blog.  It’s already up–much more convenient I suppose.

I’m 26 and I’m single.  I have an older sister.  I’m Muslim, specifically Ismaili and I have a mother that wants to see her daughters married…with children…the sooner the better since we’re “getting older.”

I’m lucky though.  My parents understand that there are things that both my sister and I want to accomplish before we start thinking about marriage.  They’re cool with that but I think their main concern is the fact that there is no partner to even think about settling down with.

What is even more concerning to my mother is that I really don’t have much of an interest.  Sure it’d be nice, but I’m not actively seeking it. And yes I’ve had my weak moments where I thought a relationship was what I wanted but then the sun sets, the moon rises, the blue sky turns dark, and the next day appears.

I suppose this particular series will be much different than what I currently post on the blog.  A little more insight into my world.  The point of sharing this isn’t to really, necessarily talk about my life.  I guess…I guess I just want to make the idea of singularity less harsh, a little softer, perhaps even wiser…

Stay tuned…