Joy of singleness at Christmas

This Christmas I was a 'one'.....single.....

Many seem to always find the down side of this situation....but here are the joys!

I didn't have to share my time going to the in-laws. As a matter of fact, there was not ONE single argument about who parents we would share our Christmas meal with. I did not have to buy endless candles for sister-in-law, nor did I receive bottles of bubble bath! Thank God!

I attended the church (no spouse to argue) I wanted with my children. When I realized I would be alone on Christmas eve, I organized a last minute poker party ..... calling/emailing everyone and invited them. As expected, most had plans...but for 10 people it was an answered prayer. They did not have anything to do on Christmas eve either!

Perhaps one of my most favorite joys, I got to spend my Christmas bonus on ME!!!!

At 3am my daughter (22 yrs old-home for the holidays) called me for a ride. Just a bit too much Christmas cheer (I told her when she left I'd be happy to give her a ride home). As I drove to get her, yet another plus of singleness crossed my mind. I did not have to explain to anyone why I was going out at 3am! The snow was softly falling and sparkeled in my headlights, it was a beautiful Christmas drive. On the way home we enjoyed a special conversation. I'm not sure any man would understand this joy of motherhood.

So, yeah....Christmas Eve I did climb into bed alone....but I was filled with the joy of spending a relaxing evening with my friends and family.

I'll be happy when I find him.....

Everyday I hear singles say, "When I find her/him, then life will be wonderful". Why can't life be wonderful as a single?? Let me rephrase this....LIFE IS WONDERFUL. OK, so you're saying, yeah...but what about all the times life sucks?

Here is news that most singles don't want to hear....sometimes life sucks when you're w/ the best person in the world.....even the most balanced relationship hit hard times....life happens.

SO...if you're single, stop waiting to life your life until you meet the perfect mate (or in some cases any mate) and find yourself in your singleness.

Life is wonderful....no matter where you are!