The end of an era
It is spectacuarly crazy that “singlehood” is about to end for me (see above picture, those aren’t just little beads around my neck!). As a woman, marriage was never really a goal for me- thank God. I always said, “oh, by 30…” or “maybe in a couple years.” What that means is, I am actually ready for this because I knew it was time, not because at 14 I made a timeline and it said I would be married by 26 and have kids by 28 (ok, so there was a timeline, but believe me, it was long gone by the time I reached 19).
So…what now? I think it is high time to make a pros and cons list!!!
PROS
- don’t get hit on by skeezy guys (HELLO- wedding ring)
- sex
- have a man to do the multitude of dishes I inevitably use when cooking
- always a “partner in crime” handy- i.e. someone to get lunch, watch a movie, or TP a house with
- growing old together (wrinkles for me AND him)
- McLovin (I don’t even know what that means, just sounds right)
- some more sex
- being united with the love of my life
- did I mention se… oh yeah, I did
CONS
- get hit on by even skeezier men (HELLO- they’re loving the wedding ring)
- expected to cook everyday
- have to get used to someone else’s (besides your own) funky bathroom smell
- toliet seats- nuff said
- remembering you always have to consider someone else (even if they are the cutest shoes you have ever seen and you do need a new vacuum)
Obviously, these aren’t so bad, beyond the funky bathroom smell. Am looking forward to someone promising to always love me, my wobbly parts (i.e. butthigh 1.) over the years. Seriously- I thank God for this man and could not be more estatic. He has saved us both and is a HUGE part in these nuptials. Jesus has a way of being amazing when you least expect it. Andy and I met at a bar- him, an addict and a user for years, me, a lost girl looking for approval in ALL the wrong places. Together we grew up, wrestled with God’s hand, and worked our way together again. He is amazing. And a free spirit (obviously).
I just have a couple more days of being the crazy bride to be and then I get to…err, be a wife!
Footnote
1. Butthigh: scary region between butt and thigh that seems to roll together
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You forgot to mention sex in your pros.
I love you, a lot. and my ‘funky bathroom smell’ smells a lot like roses.
fyi.
Oh, I could expound on that list of cons, but I’ll save that for after the wedding. I don’t wanna make ya run
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Oh, and I cannot believe you forgot the most important pro: SEX…DUH!! come on man!!
What are the beads??? I tried to see but it wasn’t clear enough!
I love that you’ve listed sex as a pro (as a single and I totally agree!!!!) but I couldn’t help but think that so many married women would probably put it on your other list. I had an in-depth discussion with a woman doing my facial yesterday about “PKs” – aka Passion Killer pjs! She was telling me they’re essential after you have kids…
I hope and pray I never feel I have to resort to PKs to fend off my husband!
Oh and PK – a term not to be confused with Pastor’s kids….
Yes! Since that is what I have been my whole life, the term could get a bit confusing.
But seriously, I hope that does not happen too. I can be very feisty…but also very sleepy and grumpy. So it is kinda a toss up, but I am hoping not. THANKFULLY there are a lot of brands wisening up and making comfy and sexy nighties now! Yay.