I'm Probably Not Married Because... :)

So.  One day Cassity and I were looking through all my pictures dating back to a few years ago, and it was embarrassing how many I came across that were downright embarrassing...and ridiculous that I ever allowed myself to look that way.  It was like a flashing light bulb dinging above my head, screaming, "Duh!!  No Wonder You're Not Married!!!"  And that made it all the more enjoyable.  :)

So this is my tribute to being single, not because I want it that way, but because my lack of awareness has made it that way.  (Ohhh... bless my heart.)

#1.  First Date With A Set-Up Guy.  Do NOT Wear a 

Nasty Looking Headband Such as the One in This Picture.

Luckily I wasn't madly in love with this guy, so I guess looking back on it now, it wasn't such a bad risk.  But really, how many more times did I wear that headband thinking it was socially okay?  

#2.  Maybe Some Guys Just Aren't Fans of Tie-dye Shirts?

I really actually liked this guy.  Only he lives in Arizona so it was like any time we spent together was a random weekend spaced apart by 3-6 months.  Maybe I should have "primped" more for the hike?  Naaah.

#3. Head Sweatband. Need I Say More?

Okay.  I had THE biggest crush on this guy.  Like, huge.  I was excited he wanted to wear my extra headband.  But is that even cool that I had an extra headband?  And at least 10 more at home?  *siiiigh*

#4.  Never Wear This On a Date.  Or For Your 30th Birthday Party. Also, Never Let Your Hair Look like That.  Gross!

I seriously ask myself:  "What made it okay in my mind that night to wear that outfit to celebrate 

turning 30 AND to spend time with the boy I really really liked?!?  (in the background)  

It shouldn't surprise me that my little fling ended a month later.  Man oh man... 

Here's to being 30... pit stains and all!  (Hey boys!  Who wants to date me now?!)

#5.  What.  Am I Intimidating?  Is it the Bandanna?

Side note:  The bandanna will never leave.  That is here to stay. :)

#6.  Am I Too Strong and Independent?

I promise I want the help and support of a man in my life!  But props to Rosie the Riveter. :)

#7.  Maybe it's the Morning Hair...

#8.  I Love Hot Dogs.  Like... A Lot.  

And I Always Want More Than Just One!

Take me on a date?  I would much rather eat 2 hot dogs than some fancy meal, and maybe that makes it lame for the guy.  I have the taste buds of a 5 year old and don't like herbs and spices or other seasoned things. :)

#9.  Cooking For A Boy

There was a cute boy at our apartment one time and Cassity suggested I make him something to eat.  (Way to put me on the spot!)  So rather than try to impress him, I just went for something that sounded good to me.  Spaghetti... plus chicken nuggets.  And you break up the nuggets and add them to the spaghetti.  Woa-lah.  DeLICIous!  I think I told him about my funny eating habits.  Really could've scored bigger points on that one had I chosen to do something different.  Oh well.  I still love my spaghetti nugget concoction. :)

#10.  Don't Barf On A Date

I was on a hike to Stuart Falls with one of the boys previously mentioned. Everything was fine until we reached the water falls.  As he climbed and jumped around the rocks, I sat with my head between my legs and felt super dizzy and light-headed.  He waited a long time and was super patient.  Finally we started the hike back down and about half way through I turned to the side of the trail and barfed.  A lot.  I was still barfing when some other hikers passed and this guy friend of mine just had to act natural like "Doo da doo... no problems here... all is well."  I felt absolutely crappy and didn't care about boys at that moment. 

So, those are my top 10 things that really stand out.  I'm sure I can think of hundreds more as to why I have remained single after all these years.  But some of those are probably a little more depressing and damaging to my self-esteem, so we'll just stop there.  But really!  It's all good and it makes me laugh.  Now when another person says enthusiastically with total sincerity, "I don't know how you're not married yet?!"  I'll just review some of the points in this post and they'll understand. :)  

The good news is I went on a date tonight and feel like I handled myself pretty well.  There is still hope!