Tis the season.... For dates!

So today is the first day of fall. And with the fall rolling in I am quietly reminded that the holidays are creeping towards us. I can’t believe we are already almost to October. The year has flown by and luckily has been pretty good so far. Went to Seattle, bought a house, took some trips (Atlanta, Louisville, Asheville, KY Lake) attended some fun horse races (Oaks, Steeplechase), my sister got pregnant, attended a bunch of really good concerts, amusement parks, sporting events, got a cat…. Lots of good things have happened. (minus my best friend moving away. I miss her more than words can express!)

Anyways, one thing that always haunts me during the holiday’s are parties. Not like, hey all my friends go to a party and hang out, but parties where you are assumed to bring a date. This weekend I was invited to an event. It looks like a great time but…. we were all given a ticket for a guest. I am sure most people love this option because everything is more fun with a partner in crime but what about us 1% that never have a significant other to invite. When the email came out yesterday with the invite list and mine is the only one that says, Christy and guest and the rest have their what I suppose significant it just kinda felt like a smack in the face!  So I took a chance and invited boy mentioned in the prior post…. I should have guessed that since I hadn’t really talked to him since he came over last week that he would have said no but what the hell… I did it anyways. Guess who is coming with me to the event Saturday?.... My friend Emily. Thank God for besties! Haha So while I am a bit disappointed that boy is clearly not digging me, first and foremost I have to get over this issue I have with date parties. I already know of weddings, cocktail, holiday parties coming up that are going to be the same way. Today I vow to wear my big girl panties from now on and be able to face these things alone (or with an awesome side kick like Emily) and hold up to qualities I want to possess…. Being an awesome independent woman. I don’t need a date or arm candy to feel good about myself or feel normal. I feel better all ready! LOL