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The first six months of my #ayearofdatingme has passed. I have had some really fun adventures. I have learned so much about myself. Since I started this journey I have added more and more outings each month. I only post the one, but my life is busy with fun and adventure. Here is to the next six months! #adventureawaits #journey #fun #lovelife #loveme
My May adventure was planned in February. The studio is booked that far in advance. I went glass blowing. It was so much fun. The studio actually did about 99% of the work so I had a piece I could be proud of to take home. I love both pieces, but I was disappointed with the flower when I was able to pick up my work. I used red glass pieces for the actual flower and mixed colors for the stem. The stem is mainly white and orange. The flower itself is a burnt orange. I was expecting a brilliant red for the flower and a multitude of color entwined in the stem. I learned that although sometimes our expectations aren't met, life is still amazing and beautiful. I had a fun photo shoot (at my kitchen table) with the flower and the pumpkin. For me, taking pictures and documenting these adventures is part of the fun and experience. I am already working on June's adventure. I have also discovered that I plan more adventures and get togethers with friends since I started my year. I have had challenges when planning some of my adventures, like the glass blowing, and I have had some challenges in my life. I still go on and look for the positive. The sun is shining on another day and I'm happy I'm around to enjoy it.
April was such a difficult month for me. I just realized I forgot to post my April adventure. I was really sick for two weeks, helped my mom move one of the weeks and overall just struggled. Three weeks ago I went to OdySea. The new aquarium in Arizona. I wasn't impressed. I understand what they were trying to do. Starting with a drop of water from the sky, to the rivers and finally the ocean. I just really wasn't impressed with the fish from the rivers around the world. What I learned, we all start small and though our efforts may not be impressive at first, like the river fish. If we join forces, we can become a mighty ocean with all the beautiful color that draws attention. Be that raindrop and motivate others so you become the ocean.
I briefly toyed with the idea of being a kept woman. I have a gentleman friend who came into a large sum of money. He completely adores me and would love to marry me. My problem is, I don't have romantic feelings for him. I am ashamed to say that last month and the beginning of this month I seriously considered marrying him. In the end, I just couldn't do it. I learned I can only have a relationship with someone I truly care about. The financial gains would have been great, but I would have had to live a lie. The charade would have been exhausting. I would rather be broke and emotionally free, than financially free and emotionally in prison.
My first time in a Ghost Town. This is Goldfield, AZ. It is now quite the tourist attraction completely with a western shootout. Had lots of fun, but it was 96 degrees outside and quite hot. I learned where the terms shot glass and dirty money came from. Both are from the Bordello. Did the old gold mine tour, Bordello tour, watched two shootouts. All in all a great time.
The internet is a wonderful and scary thing. Two weeks ago I found my first love. He was just as wonderful and beautiful as I remembered. The last time I saw him was 34 years ago. He graduated college and moved back to his home state. I'm ashamed to say that every year on his birthday, I would send a card. I had no indication that he looked forward to these cards. I never received a reply. I was just hoping he wanted to rekindle our romance. He didn't, and of course I looked like a pathetic, lonely little girl. I sent cards for about 5 years. If he ever stumbles across this, know that I'm so sorry I did that. Fast forward to today. I found myself trying to research his life. Trying to find a way to contact him. He is married and for all intents and purposes, happily married. I realized I was turning back into that pathetic little girl who was mooning for a lost love. I decided to take a hard look at what is missing in my life that I felt a complete stranger was going to provide. Really he is a complete stranger to me. We had a brief, but intense romance when I was 22. I have accomplished so much in my life since then. I have embarked on a journey to date myself and really have fun. I'm not really sure what is missing, but I will find out and find a way to bring that missing element into my life. So, if you are out there Dan Fortnam, you are safe from me. I am moving forward and embracing love, joy and happiness on my own.
Now that Valentine's Day has passed, I'm looking forward to February adventure. I'm doing it this Friday and will post about it this weekend. I originally had one adventure in mind, but due to scheduling conflicts I've had to regroup. Can't wait to share with you all!
This is the key to my heart and it is my Valentines gift to myself. This is My Year of Dating Me, and I am the key to my own happiness and I have the key to my heart. The diamonds don't really sparkle in this picture, but it is really pretty. This necklace will serve as a reminder to myself that I am fabulous and that I am in charge of my happiness and love.
