How to annoy the hell out of me

June 19, 2012 in family, my life

Apologize for my singleness.

To someone so wholly unrelated to my life and happiness.

To someone who didn’t even ask.

My youngest brother recently got engaged. It was a sweet proposal that included all their family and friends.

Their pastors were included, and the pastor’s wife was talking to my mother when she commented that it must be so exciting.

My mother replies, “Yes. We skipped the first and the third*, but it’s okay. The girls are waiting for the right man.”

* Sibling order: Me, Brother, Sister, Brother.

Thank you for marginalizing my life and my choices.

I’m not living a full life. I’m waiting for someone.

Don’t do it again, Mom.

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My Happiness Project

1. Set a bedtime.
2. Make my bed every morning.
3. Always be reading something.
4. Move more.
5. Toss and organize.
6. Give proofs of love.
7. Leave the past.
8. Fight right.
9. Don't expect praise or appreciation.
10. Kiss more, hug more, touch more.
11. Aim higher.
12. Find some fun.
13. Ask for help.
14. Smile.
15. Realize it's possible.
16. Don't compare;be inspired.
17. Focus on what I have.
18. Beware of drift.
19. Take a chance.
20. Listen.
21. Be mindful.
22. Cultivate gratitude.
23. Spend out.
24. Do good, feel good.
25. Show up.
26. Have the courage to be imperfect.
27. Find joy in the ordinary.
28. Work smart.
29. Enjoy now.
30. Talk to strangers.
31. Go outside.
32. Start where I am.
33. Show up on time.
34. See art everyday.
35. Love with abandon.
36. Be colorful.
37. Dress the part.
38. Revel in accomplishments.
39. Learn something new.
40. Fear less.
41. Take pictures.
42. Speak with integrity.
43. Don't be critical about small things.
44. Manage my pain.
45. Surround myself with creative people.
46. Practice, practice, practice.
47. Don't force it.
48. Deal with something once.
49. Trust my instincts.
50. Avoid gossip.
51. Choose to see the best in people.
52. Take time to be silly.
53. Throw my own party.
54. Be a mentor.
55. Lean into my fears.
56. Find the others.
57. Do the unexpected.
58. Don't break the chain.
59. Do things others aren't.
60. Slow down.
61. Be cool with not being cool.
62. Be kinder than necessary and more generous than reasonable.
63. Pretend I'm good at it.
64. Keep in touch.
65. Row my own canoe.
66. Do what only you can do.
67. If it doesn't work out, find something that does.
68. Dream bigger.
69. Notice what's right.
70. Stop talking. Start doing.
71. When in doubt, choose laughter.
72. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
73. Respect everyone.
74. Be early.
75. Delete the unnecessary.

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June 20, 2012 at 8:51 pm

kmom

So the boys didn’t “wait for the right woman”? :)

June 20, 2012 at 10:28 pm

Diana

Ha! Thank you for that! :)

June 26, 2012 at 7:12 am

Melody

I was 31 when I married. I was waiting for the right man :-) While waiting I traveled the world and did all of the things that I wouldn’t be able to do after marrying and settling down. We have twin girls who are 7, and I am in nursing school. Waiting was fun!

June 30, 2012 at 7:19 am

Diana

Thanks, Melody. When you put it that way, waiting is fun!

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