Friday, October 20, 2017

My Random Thoughts on Dating

I'm in my early 30's and no matter how other women would say that age is just a number and I shouldn't worry, I do. My biological clock is ticking and for each candle, I add to my birthday cakes, the fewer chances do I have to have another baby.

Yes, another baby. I already have a child. My friends would say that I already have a child, why should I worry about having another one? Well, she's growing up fast and after she was born, I discovered a new found fondness for these little creatures!

I'm not a fresh beauty anymore. If I could be considered a beauty in Philippine society, so my anxieties are up. Having friends who share the same worries about getting a husband does not help.

We've all taken good care of ourselves. We eat healthily and exercise. We dress well and even have the means to support ourselves and our kaartehan but where have all the men gone too?

If I was in my teens and twenties, I wouldn't fret as much. After all, I can date for as long as I want because I still have a lot to check off on my bucket list. When I was young, I felt I was immortal but when I got older and already slowly paying off my St.Peter's Memorial Plan, I have already come to terms that soon, I will die. I do not have time for long dating anymore! If someone asks me to marry him right now and I am attracted to him, I would immediately say yes!

I am done with experiences like traveling. I've seen the world. Now, I want to just go home at night and pamper my husband. I want someone to talk to and just cuddle with. I want someone to love and lave me back.

My four aunts are all spinsters. I also have four Lola's who were spinsters. I am so afraid I am walking up the spinster road. My only upside is I have a child. I am so afraid of growing old alone.