quarternotes

Last week, not just one or two, but more than three asked me if I have already found a new 'man' in my life. And when I say that I'm still single, they give me the saddest-looking frown you'll ever see. Of course the next question would be, 'why?'

Well, why not? So what if I'm single. That's not stopping me from living the life that I so much enjoy right now. I just don't get it why there are people who think that one can truly be happy if there's a particular 'someone' in one's life.

I wouldn't want to burst anybody's fairytale - I'm not saying that being in a relationship is complete bull. But there's more to life than going out on dates and receiving bouquets of roses. Dreams are not all about Prince Charmings and Princesses dancing across the palace hallways with music only they can hear. Well, I guess it may be for some... but for me, again, there is more to it.

Love makes the world go 'round. Or let's just rephrase that to 'Love makes YOUR world go 'round.' Really, it's all about a matter of perspective. It may not work for a lot of people, but love is just a part of every being. It's true that we do the most touching and courageous thing because of love. But there are times that we engage in our own stupidity and foolishness because of love. This only proves that not everything that seem right is actually correct. Probably it's also about the timing of all things, the presence of certain elements to create a powerful and righteous foundation of love. And as for me... I'm still cooking things up for a delicious meal, if you know what I mean.

So maybe there are times that I long for someone. And there are times as well that I do not really think about it. I guess my point is that I'm just fine to wait without stopping, and dream without hoping. So far, I'm really comfortable with this personal set-up. I believe that someday, I will again receive the bouquets all the others are giggling about. Mine are just rosebuds, patiently waiting to bloom. So yeah, that's it.