Woes of Singledom

Confession: I am single.  In high school and college that was fine because, hey, I was young and most people are single and ready to mingle anyways.  I'm not necessarily okay with being single, but I am used to it because I always have been.

"Enjoy is such a strong word...I...I'm used to it. 

You know, like cafeteria food, or the constant threat of terrorism."

- JD, Scrubs

But I've started to realize that I am entering that dreaded phase of my life where being single is even more of a drag.  There are now events other than prom where bringing your "other half" is expected...for example, my company's summer kickoff party. We got this invite about a month ago:

"Please bring your significant other."  I do not need this kind of pressure, okay, job?  I just want to go with my work friends and get drunk and then be collectively hungover and miserable the next day.  The whole "wear white" is an issue in itself - I don't need the added stress of being the only single kid there.

So I emailed Reception saying I would be attending, and get this message back:

"Thanks, Liz.  Will you be bringing your significant other?"

This picture pretty much sums up my feelings on the situation.

No, Reception, I am not.  Luckily though, most of my work friends are single too so we're just going to go as a group, so I know it will be a lot of fun!  Work hard, play hard - this is my department's motto.

In other news, what is with this weather?  Cold, rainy...bring back the sun!  I need to go out tonight in my white shorts and shake my thang with my girls.  This was a long stressful week, so I cannot wait :)

Have a great weekend, blogger!