Random Musings

Do you know what I've noticed since regaining singlehood? My status as 'friend' has changed.

Until February, I was "Jaime of Mike and Jaime." One half of a couple. Available for all "couple" activities and a more likely prospect to hang out with my other couple friends. My single friends knew that my available time was limited so we saw each other a little less.

Now, I'm single again. My couple friends still do couple things, but we can only hang out in a big group. No one likes a third wheel. My single friends, having gotten so used to my being unavailable, have forgotten that I am around. So what happens then? I end up sitting at home alone with a bottle of wine, on a Saturday night of a three day weekend because everyone already has plans.

Is it possible that I'm to blame for this? Yes, possibly. Am I alienating myself from everyone? Yes, it's possible. It's also possible that with all of the weddings and babies and engagements going on, with promotions and new relationships blooming, I have very little going on worth talking about. And it's really hard to stand out. I am feeling very Miranda these days, surrounded by a world of Charlottes, Samanthas and Carries. Only much more broke. :(

One of the other things I've noticed is how much harder it is to find something to do things with. I really think that people need one person, whether girl or boy, sleeping with them or just platonic, that they can rely on to just do things with. So, here's the deal - I'm going to list all the things I'd like to do this summer/fall. If anyone would like to be my 'FTDSW' (friend to do stuff with), please let me know!

1. Disneyland
2. Yankees Vs. Angels in Anaheim
3. Getty Center - Brentwood AND Malibu
4. Catalina Island
5. Camping
6. Horseback Riding
7. Grunion Run
8. Sea World
9. Yosemite
10. King Sequoia
11. Napa Valley
12. Rosarito, Mexico
13. Grand Canyon (I love road trips!)
14. White Water Rafting


That's a start.