BoomerGirl Diary

Things have been busy lately. The season is trying to change, and so am I. I have been taken aback by my friend’s illness and my days seem to be spinning out of control.

The spring is a great time for new beginnings. I have come to the realization that I am getting too damn old and life is too damn short, so I have made a decision.

I am done.

I do not want to be single and dating any longer. I want to be clear here. It’s not that I’m unhappy.

I like my time alone.

I like the variety that dating brings.

I like my independence.

BUT …

I want to wake up with somebody.

I want someone to take care of.

I want someone to take care of me.

The last couple of years of dating through hot flashes have taught me a few lessons, the most important lessons being about myself. Wanting to love and be loved does not make me weak. I do not need to sacrifice myself to be with someone else.

Clearly I’m a slow learner. It seems that it hasn’t taken most of the world more than half a century to figure that out, but there you have it. I am ready. My goal is a partner.

A mate, not a date.

I’m sure there are a few more toads in my future as well. Keep your fingers crossed and I promise to keep you posted on what happens next.