Just heard a really bad news today. I was talking to my officemate and he said something that really struck me. He said “Anne no man will ever take a single mom with kids seriously these days, so better be working double so you’d afford to send your kids to college”. “Yeah, I know. I’m an independent woman, snap ,snap!”.
Don’t get me wrong guys. At this point in my life, I’m not looking for a man to marry. I can bring up my kids solo. I’m just enjoying being single and I’m truly happy. I’ve already accepted that my knight in shining armor is either gay, married or dead. In short, there’s really no one. Period. Case closed. I’m not like those other girls stuck in daydreaming about that scene, walking down the aisle. It’s just not possible. I cannot see any possibility of me marrying again. I just can’t afford to be disillusioned again and fall for that happily ever after crap. I’ve set a goal to focus on my career and the kids of course.
And if there would be any sane man, any sane man, (just had to say that again to point out he might be crazy) who would like to buy a ticket to get in this crazed up combo- Ferris wheel –and- rollercoaster life of mine, good luck. You might be into drugs or something for falling for someone like me. Or you are a delusional maniac who thinks I’m the last woman alive.
But…just maybe…because of divine intervention, or in two months it’s the end of the world, there would be someone who may think he is my soul mate (you’re demented if you believe in that BS) or just thinks I’m cool to be staying at home, cooking omelets for him and giving him a back rub every night, he must have the following qualifications:
1. Must be a man in uniform (no security guards please). Men who have goals, who respect themselves and their future wife, are dedicated to being a professional. Sorry, I’ve spent a lot of money already for a man, just to watch a movie, eat on a restaurant or get laid. (Did I just say that?). Honeymoon, year 2000. I’m done buying flowers for myself, giving cell phones and buying his favorite cologne. You are the man, you must provide for your woman.
2. He must be smarter than me. (not the geek who can name all the stars in the galaxy and all the US
3. Loves his mom.( but not too much). According to studies, a man who respects his mom and loves her dearly is a passionate man. Men like them are not womanizers. He must know how to treat a woman right. I don’t want to have a man who has mommy issues and beats me black and blue and then tie me up by the bedpost and turns me into a sex slave. (hmm…on second thought..) Err, no. No. I don’t want that. But, like I said, not too much. My ex, the same guy I was talking about a while back, he would always compare me to his mother. Mom cooks better, mom sings better, mom dresses better, mom said this is how it’s done, if mom’s here she would’ve. So, if you’re mom’s that awesome, why didn’t you marry her instead?
4. Loves Sports. (or likes watching). Athletic men are focused. Focus is key to success. Success is key…oh for crying out loud, you know this crap. Men who just lazily bums all day, hitting his guitar or playing plants vs. zombies the whole day are bored with life. I like men who have excitement and fun written all over their faces (and bodies of course). Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. I don’t like a man who’s siding on the enemy.
5. Handsome is overrated. Sorry, I don’t like guys who look prettier than me. Who smells better than me, who dresses like there’s always a wedding or it’s valentine’s day. I love a man who doesn’t care about how he looks, what he’s wearing. No effort, but he still looks cool. There are better things to do than stay in front of the mirror for hours putting on facial creams and changing outfits.
6. A man who does as he pleases. I hate guys who can’t decide and asks a woman’s approval on things. Women should be like that, and you are the MAN, for Christ’s sake. Classic example, you’re in a restaurant, the waiter hands you the menu. I ask, what are we having, he says, ikaw bahala ka, kung ano sayo, kahit ano, .(it’s up to you, I’m having what you’re having.) See, you girls are smiling because you have the same dilemma. One more,” can I go out with my friends tonight, that is if you let me”. God, where did you come from? Do what you want to do. You have a life of your own before I met you. I’m not like the other girls who would get you stuck in a spider web love affair like I want you by my side every minute. Like I’m not gonna breathe without you. You guys need to do what you want, without any hesitations. Because if I love you, I’ll trust you, your decisions, your actions.
Okay done. Am I asking for too much? Yes, I know. (that’s why I’m still single stupid).Well the above scenario are based on the simple fact, that if, only if, I’m bound to have someone, God will give me this someone. Because I’ve been a good girl. Because I’ve been beaten, ridiculed, hurt and suffered too much and he won’t let that happen again. Because if I’m gonna end up with someone, I’m gonna end up happy. That if I’m ever to love again, I’m gonna love him like no other woman in this planet would. Like there’s no tomorrow. I’m gonna let him feel that HE IS THE MAN. That he is my man.
(Dream on, Anne, dream on.)Hey, I heard that!
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