you have to start somewhere.... right!?

So a little about me and why i just created a blogging account i guess would be a good place to start.

I took a trip to italy a couple weeks ago... by myself, but we'll get to that later. While on this trip, i had no choice but to do a lot of self reflection and thinking trying to figure out what to do with my life. while i have a good job that pays well and affords me a nice comfortable life... it doesn't make me happy! I want to be happy! who doesn't? One of the crazy ideas that came into my head was starting a blog, which i quickly dismissed... who would want to read my ramblings... but then, a lady i used to work with suggested i start a blog. So between that unsolicited comment and some encouraging friends, here i am!

I like taking pictures... I'm good at taking pictures... taking pictures makes me happy... are you figuring out where this is going? So, another thought I had while in italy was... why not try selling some of my photos... i've had people want to buy them before, but i never acted on it. Hopefully it's not to late to start this. The internet is a wonderful tool... so why not take advantage of it. of course, this means i have to get over my self consciousness and actually put the pictures out there for all the world to see. something that makes me very nervous. I'm still working on this part... a link will follow.

Now, a little more about me... i'm 30, soon to be 31. I'm single, have never been married, really only been in one serious relationship, that was a disaster. I blame it for me still being single and not having any resemblance of a relationship since i left him, almost 3 years ago. And i'm actually pretty cute, i can get a date! :) I don't have any kids... thank God! Maybe someday, when i've met the right guy, just not yet. All my friends are married and have kids... well not all of them have kids, but like 98% of them have kids... and they are definitely all married. In light of my relationship status and my social circle... i do a lot of stuff alone.... thus the 10 night vacation to italy alone.

The most common reaction i got when i told people i was going to italy, while i was in italy, and even now that i'm home from italy was this.... ALONE!?! yes, alone...

As an independent single woman, i find it very annoying and almost condescending that society puts such a negative association on doing things alone. Especially as a woman... it's like all the emphasis is on having to get into a relationship or finding a man to complete you. but thats so not true! While i have my moments of loneliness, and everyone does, i cherish my time alone. i can do whatever i want, i don't have to ask anyone if they're ok with it, i can watch whatever tv shows i want, eat wherever i want, drive however i want, take any type of vacation i want! Part of the point of this blog is to debunk the common perception that a single girl can't do things by herself and enjoy herself. And in reality... you're really not alone!

Also, you can follow my crazy adventures as i try to figure out what to do with my life that will make me happy and fulfilled... and i have ideas brewing... oh yes, i do!