Comments on: All the Single Ladies http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:52:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Zandria.us » Thoughts on Valentine’s Day http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20905 Zandria.us » Thoughts on Valentine’s Day Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:50:08 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20905 [...] at Not a Girl, Not Yet a Wino has a message for All the Single Ladies. It’s a must-read. It’s Valentine’s Day. If you’re reading this, I’m [...] [...] at Not a Girl, Not Yet a Wino has a message for All the Single Ladies. It’s a must-read. It’s Valentine’s Day. If you’re reading this, I’m [...]

]]> By: Ryane http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20873 Ryane Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:50:21 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20873 "The people with horns and leathery tails... And this, my dearest friend, is why I will welcome your mom into my house - 24/7, 365. ;-) “The people with horns and leathery tails…

And this, my dearest friend, is why I will welcome your mom into my house – 24/7, 365. ;-)

]]> By: Jenna http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20872 Jenna Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:01:39 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20872 Sing it. Great post. Sing it. Great post.

]]> By: kristen http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20870 kristen Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:44:41 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20870 I love this. And you. I love this. And you.

]]> By: Paige Jennifer http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20869 Paige Jennifer Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:52:25 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20869 Sunday night I went to dinner for the Chinese New Year, chocolate covered fortune cookies to boot. Wait, what? There was another holiday? I have no idea what you're talking about. It was the best Chinese New Year a girl could have wished for. Sunday night I went to dinner for the Chinese New Year, chocolate covered fortune cookies to boot.

Wait, what? There was another holiday? I have no idea what you’re talking about.

It was the best Chinese New Year a girl could have wished for.

]]> By: Nathan Pralle http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20868 Nathan Pralle Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:33:40 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20868 Until I started living for myself and not for someone else; until I started doing things because I felt I wanted to and not to impress; until I became comfortable and even enjoying being alone and reveling in being my own best companion and friend -- only THEN was I able to finally land a healthy, reciprocal relationship that ended up being my wife. It really is true when they say you must love and be comfortable with yourself first to love someone else. Just like my post on not having to have kids because the world says you must, you do not have to be coupled just because the media or a stupid holiday says so -- I prefer that each and every one of you be single and glorious rather than coupled and a mere husk of what you could truly be. Kris -- you're perfect. Keep it up. Until I started living for myself and not for someone else; until I started doing things because I felt I wanted to and not to impress; until I became comfortable and even enjoying being alone and reveling in being my own best companion and friend — only THEN was I able to finally land a healthy, reciprocal relationship that ended up being my wife. It really is true when they say you must love and be comfortable with yourself first to love someone else.

Just like my post on not having to have kids because the world says you must, you do not have to be coupled just because the media or a stupid holiday says so — I prefer that each and every one of you be single and glorious rather than coupled and a mere husk of what you could truly be.

Kris — you’re perfect. Keep it up.

]]> By: Suburban Sweetheart http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20853 Suburban Sweetheart Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:25:15 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20853 I just don't CARE about Valentine's Day. Whether I'm single or attached, it just doesn't matter. It's not a real holiday, & I've never cared, & it drives me nuts when people spend all day either lamenting or loving. Why can't you lament & love all other 364? I just don’t CARE about Valentine’s Day. Whether I’m single or attached, it just doesn’t matter. It’s not a real holiday, & I’ve never cared, & it drives me nuts when people spend all day either lamenting or loving. Why can’t you lament & love all other 364?

]]> By: Kristabella http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20852 Kristabella Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:08:27 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20852 And this post just makes me love you more. I'm single. And that is OK. And if I am always single? That is OK too. And I think realizing this makes me in a better position to be in a relationship because I don't NEED it. And this post just makes me love you more.

I’m single. And that is OK. And if I am always single? That is OK too. And I think realizing this makes me in a better position to be in a relationship because I don’t NEED it.

]]> By: Finn http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20847 Finn Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:56:10 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20847 Most excellent. I hope the single (and coupled ladies with romance-challenged SOs) took your advice. Most excellent. I hope the single (and coupled ladies with romance-challenged SOs) took your advice.

]]> By: April http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20845 April Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:16:20 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20845 I absolutely adored this post. I spent yesterday with two of my greatest friends + mimosas and sans any SO's. It was a wonderful day and one I will cherish forever. Great view on V-day for the singles and even for the plus one's and why you should enjoy that little holiday anyway. Great writing! I absolutely adored this post. I spent yesterday with two of my greatest friends + mimosas and sans any SO’s. It was a wonderful day and one I will cherish forever. Great view on V-day for the singles and even for the plus one’s and why you should enjoy that little holiday anyway. Great writing!

]]> By: alexis http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20843 alexis Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:24:15 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20843 Great writing, girl! Great writing, girl!

]]> By: alexis http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20844 alexis Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:24:15 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20844 Great writing, girl! Great writing, girl!

]]> By: Caitlin http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20842 Caitlin Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:07:53 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20842 This entire post is so fantastic. I agree with what a commenter said above about Valentine's day placing unfortunate expectations on everyone. I am not single, but felt exactly this way when I was single. It was something I spent a lot of time thinking about and never could have put it so eloquently. I am so glad that you did. This entire post is so fantastic.
I agree with what a commenter said above about Valentine’s day placing unfortunate expectations on everyone. I am not single, but felt exactly this way when I was single. It was something I spent a lot of time thinking about and never could have put it so eloquently. I am so glad that you did.

]]> By: kathleen http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20841 kathleen Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:10:12 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20841 i love this. i love relationship love (and my boyfriend-- hi chris!), but i love self confidence and people who love life way more. i love this.

i love relationship love (and my boyfriend– hi chris!), but i love self confidence and people who love life way more.

]]> By: Carrie http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20840 Carrie Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:01:26 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20840 My sister and I both just got out of bad relationships, and neither one of us is eager to test the waters with a new guy at this point. So we are single...on Valentine's Day. But we both have plenty of love coming from family, so we're not alone. (The only thing I miss is someone to snuggle with. I DON'T miss the constant drama that came with him.) My sister and I both just got out of bad relationships, and neither one of us is eager to test the waters with a new guy at this point. So we are single…on Valentine’s Day.

But we both have plenty of love coming from family, so we’re not alone. (The only thing I miss is someone to snuggle with. I DON’T miss the constant drama that came with him.)

]]> By: freckledk http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20839 freckledk Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:29:05 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20839 You are totally my Valentine, Miss. In lieu of chocolates and plastic roses, I'll allow for frozen strawberry margaritas and all the queso we can carry. xo You are totally my Valentine, Miss. In lieu of chocolates and plastic roses, I’ll allow for frozen strawberry margaritas and all the queso we can carry. xo

]]> By: Sink girl http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20838 Sink girl Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:01:43 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20838 I am not single and still loved this post. Being in love is a beautiful thing, but i didn't need it to feel complete. I feel fortunate that I found somebody that makes me happy, but I also feel fortunate knowing that I'll always be okay , with or without that love I am not single and still loved this post. Being in love is a beautiful thing, but i didn’t need it to feel complete. I feel fortunate that I found somebody that makes me happy, but I also feel fortunate knowing that I’ll always be okay , with or without that love

]]> By: MommaKiss http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20837 MommaKiss Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:51:07 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20837 sharin' the love today, pretty lady ;) sharin’ the love today, pretty lady ;)

]]> By: Rebekah http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20836 Rebekah Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:41:09 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20836 I have a wonderful boyfriend and even when I don't, I kind of don't mind V-Day. But even though I'm not part of the (perhaps) intended audience of this post, I do still love it. With a big, pink, sparkly Valentine's heart. You are beautiful and awesome every day :o) I have a wonderful boyfriend and even when I don’t, I kind of don’t mind V-Day. But even though I’m not part of the (perhaps) intended audience of this post, I do still love it. With a big, pink, sparkly Valentine’s heart.

You are beautiful and awesome every day :o)

]]> By: emma http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20835 emma Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:12:16 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20835 I fucking love this! I'm printing this out and posting it on my bulletin board - it's something to remember every day, and whether or not I'm single on any given one of them. You fucking rock! I'm now going to go tweet about your brilliance... Oh, and I DID go to the Farmers' Market today and bought myself a gorgeous double bouquet of Birds of Paradise. My cat is trying to eat them for lunch. This is my glorious life. I fucking love this! I’m printing this out and posting it on my bulletin board – it’s something to remember every day, and whether or not I’m single on any given one of them. You fucking rock! I’m now going to go tweet about your brilliance…
Oh, and I DID go to the Farmers’ Market today and bought myself a gorgeous double bouquet of Birds of Paradise. My cat is trying to eat them for lunch. This is my glorious life.

]]> By: mia http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20834 mia Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:47:55 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20834 Loved this post and the second paragraph made me laugh out loud.... but every word of it is the truth. We are ALL awesome and don't need anyone else to make us so!! Besides.. it's their loss :) Loved this post and the second paragraph made me laugh out loud…. but every word of it is the truth. We are ALL awesome and don’t need anyone else to make us so!!

Besides.. it’s their loss :)

]]> By: Bridget http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20833 Bridget Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:13:43 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20833 I'm going shopping with a friend today. Happy Valentine's Day to me! This is a wonderful post. I’m going shopping with a friend today. Happy Valentine’s Day to me!

This is a wonderful post.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20832 Rachel Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:00:15 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20832 I love this. LOVE THIS. I'm sending it to every wonderful single girl I know. And I'm reading it over and over again, to remind myself that I am not incomplete just because I don't have a boyfriend. I am awesome. And so are you. I love this. LOVE THIS. I’m sending it to every wonderful single girl I know. And I’m reading it over and over again, to remind myself that I am not incomplete just because I don’t have a boyfriend. I am awesome. And so are you.

]]> By: Paula http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20831 Paula Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:19:32 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20831 I echo Cavy's comment above. I am totally okay with being single and finding another half is not something I put as a priority. Valentines Day is a nuisance to me, but more because I think it makes EVERYONE - whether they are single or in a couple - feel forced to behave in a certain way dictated to us by society. I myself am spending the day getting drunk in my pyjamas. Not to drown my sorrows, but just to celebrate the fact I CAN without some dude judging me for it. I echo Cavy’s comment above.

I am totally okay with being single and finding another half is not something I put as a priority. Valentines Day is a nuisance to me, but more because I think it makes EVERYONE – whether they are single or in a couple – feel forced to behave in a certain way dictated to us by society.

I myself am spending the day getting drunk in my pyjamas. Not to drown my sorrows, but just to celebrate the fact I CAN without some dude judging me for it.

]]> By: cavy http://www.notyetawino.com/2010/02/all-the-single-ladies/comment-page-1/#comment-20830 cavy Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:14:11 +0000 http://www.notyetawino.com/?p=925#comment-20830 i said "yes" in my head at pretty much every other line. love it, and definitely coming back! i said “yes” in my head at pretty much every other line. love it, and definitely coming back!

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