Warning- I’m Feeling Kinda Whiny
The tough part about being single is that it requires as much effort as any other part of your life, but so many important pieces are the first to get neglected when schedules are spilling off the pages of your date book. Searching for the perfect person requires you to stay on top of your game in every aspect of life, and lately I’ve found it hard to catch up.
First of all, looking your best is a job in itself. Lately, between having Doll stay with me and taking on a full time job in addition to my freelance work, going to the gym has taken a back seat to catching up on sleep. It’s harder to eat healthy when you’re constantly on the run, too. And waking up early, all I want to do is stay in my pajamas, not take the time to put together a magnificent outfit.
Finding the time to actually have a conversation with a guy I like has been tough. I met a cute firefighter last Friday night, and I honestly have not had the time to call him. If I were a guy I’d be cursing me right now.
But, it’s worth the effort, right? In the same way that putting in the extra hours at work eventually results in a raise or a promotion, I keep reminding myself that the more effort you put into getting to know someone, the better your chances of liking what you find.
So, I’m vowing to make an effort. For as many late nights as I spend in front of a computer, a yoga class or fresh salad will counterbalance. For every resume I update I will call back a cute guy in the same time frame I would expect. Otherwise, how can I expect better?
We all throw around the excuse of being “too busy” nowadays, but in all it’s a case of priorities. I’ve realized lately that the amount of time I spend on the people and goals that are truly important is on the decline, and I’m going to make my best effort to do something about it. I just may need to do it over coffee.