Now normally these days, this gal is one happy camper. And with this being a 'vacation' week off of school, --Heaven. BUT, this week has done nothing more than remind me that I may turn out to be the lonely spinster after all.
With finances so rocky now (with a 10 day pay cut from our salaries, added to my mortgage, utilities, and rising gas prices), it seems the freedom that I so love and crave and need, is also a bit rocky. Don't get me wrong, I love the independence of being on my own and not having to answer to anyone but myself, but it seems that the rest of the world has either forgotten about me or just assumed that, like always, I am off enjoying my much deserved vacation.
If finances were not a concern, I'd be joining my single friends on "Taco Tuesdays", or yoga, or trivia night. I could take the peaceful drive out to visit my mom or even my grandparents. I could even take a solo drive on some day trip as seen in one of my Sunset magazine articles. I could begin painting my guest room or ripping out the raggedy carpet in my living space and laying down some flooring. But, sadly, the funding for such luxuries is non existent... at least for now. My trainer has even canceled on me all week! (probably because I can't afford to pay him, but he knows I'm good for it...)
I feel stuck in neutral and the fact that I don't even have someone to go on a walk with, cook a meal with (or even eat a meal with for that matter) is beginning to weigh heavy on me. I am a strong, spiritual, and patient woman, but even I need human interaction, conversation, and physical affection.
I swore I'd never do it, but I am at the point that I think I've got to consider getting a room mate. Of course I will have to spend a few bucks painting the guest room fixing some things around the house, but at least I'd have some social interaction with another human being. The thought of allowing a stranger into my home is a bit scary, but it also sounds intriguing. Something to seriously consider...
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