Single Life

“I like that hug,” Luis thought as he watched Carrie and Rhianwen drive away. He started his car and leaned back in his seat replaying bits and pieces of the conversation from the tennis court back through his mind. Confidence. That’s what he felt. He felt confident about how he handled the questions Carrie threw his way. She had a…

The sun was shining and the weather was beginning to warm up as the first hints of spring sprouted around us. Deep hues of purple, yellow, and pink blossomed in the landscapes as the cold from the winter began to shed its last frost. Rhi was adjusting to married life while I was adjusting to living with my parents, but…

Part III Unfortunately, as the year ended, our tennis trio eventually dissolved. Rhi was getting married, so her time and attention were on her upcoming nuptials. I didn’t want to lose what Luis taught me, so I started taking adult tennis lessons through my local community recreational center. Commuting to Luis and Rhi’s side of town was harder to manage…

Part II: Halfway into 2022, Luis, Rhi, and I struggled to maintain our tennis trio. My work schedule intensified and Rhi and I were both traveling more frequently. During one of our joint trips, she had the brilliant idea for us to treat Luis to a birthday brunch to thank him for his generosity in giving us free lessons. I…

Part I: It was the summer of 2021. COVID was alive and well which meant limited opportunities for social interaction. Virtual hang-outs, wiping down grocery deliveries, and group fitness classes on Zoom were a part of my day-to-day. While I appreciated the technological advancement that made virtual connections possible, I still needed human interaction. I yearned to be around people…

I’ve been slowly working through Jackie Hill Perry’s Upon Waking 90-day devotional. I don’t read it every day unless I have time to dive in, because I like to read what she has to say and then go to the Word to study the scripture or story she referenced. She’s adamant about this devotional being merely an appetizer that should…

As the year is coming to a close and the falalalala has almost la’d itself right out the door, I’m inclined to think about my fellow single women who desire marriage. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be married if it’s for the right reasons. My reasons for desiring marriage have evolved over the years. These days, I care…

I wear glasses. Therefore, I don’t have the luxury of opening my eyes in the morning and having clear vision. Instead, people and objects are increasingly blurry until I either slide my glasses on or pop my contacts in. For those who have the luxury of seeing clearly when you wake up, can you imagine having clear vision one moment…

Previously, I wrote about being Single in a Pandemic. Ya’ll, I’m still single and no matter what outside looks like, we’re still in a pandemic. Being single in a pandemic hits different when you’ve contracted COVID three times as I have. Yep, you read that right- THREE times. You would think that instead of being out here in these streets,…

When going on vacation, I’ve learned that some of the most interesting people you will meet will be on the airplane. In my case, there was an eleven-hour plane ride and a young man sat in between my friend and me (she loves the aisle and I prefer the window). While we hoped the seat in between us would remain…