I remember when I was married seeing single people and feeling sorry for them. Saying things like “boy I’m some glad I don’t have to go through all that dating stuff again” Well, amazingly enough, it’s not as bad on the other side as I thought it was;) In fact, I’m really quite enjoying it. Although I haven’t been at it long enough to become disillusioned about it. I’ve been on a few dates and it has been enjoyable. Some, I’m not likely to go out with again and some I definitely will. Dating as an adult also brings a whole other scope of things to contend with that I never had to think about when I was 19 or at least not in the same way. I’ve also felt a little out of touch with dating “rules”, who pays for what, etc. On the whole though, I see it as another new experience for me this year and something I think I am quite enjoying:)

I have to admit that at times I feel guilty for enjoying my new life so much. It’s only been a little over 4 months and yet I feel more free, independent and happier than I’ve been in a long time. It’s been quite a while since I’ve had a “black” day, well except for finances that is, but “emotionally” I feel great. Everyone says it will hit me again later but I don’t think so. I really feel like I’ve worked through everything and feel at peace with what happened. We have to take what life gives us and make it something better.