Dating Troubles

I'm not sure if there are rules about how many posts you can post in one day, but I really need to get this out.

As some of you may know, I am recently a newbie to the single life. So far, I love my freedom, and the friends who have come out of hiding to prove that they will always be here for me. I love that.

In particular, my future roomie, Alicia, has a HUGE group of guy friends. She just isn't into the drama girls tend to cling to. I respect that. However, girls are easier to go out with when you're on the prowl. I mean, how many guys are going to approach you at a bar when your table includes 2 chicks and 4 dudes?

Her guy friends are cool, but guys I want as JUST FRIENDS. I was really looking forward to being able to relax with new friends, and no weirdness. Unfortunately, 2 weeks into this single life, and it's already weird -with all of them :/

There's Zack, who graduated from my high school a year ahead of me. He's clean cut, super sweet, and has a great paying job. BUT, i'm just not into it.

Then there's Sam, who graduated from a high school nearby, and either graduated the same year I did, or the year before. He's cute, funny (really really funny), and super smart. BUT the dude kisses his chocolate chip pancakes. I know he was trying to be funny, but it was a little uncomfortable. I can't look at him anymore without picturing it. It also turns out that he's been married before. Pass. It may be shallow of me, but I want my marriage experience to be with someone who is doing it for the first time too.

Finally there's Shaun. He graduated a year after me, which says enough. I need to date older guys, at least a year or 2. My mom says it has something to do with their maturity level. I guess she's forgotten I'm pretty immature myself. Whatever. Anyway. Shaun is funny, athletic, has a nice truck (shallow, I know), and also super nice.

One night out with all of these guys, and I felt like they were fighting over me. At this point, I had only been single a week. Very strange. Zack pulled out my chair for me, Shaun gave me his jacket when I was cold..as did Zack later on in the evening. A guy named..crap.

I forgot his name. Hold on..I have to go through my contacts.

Alex. A guy named Alex followed me around and hit on me ALL night. But he graduated 2 years after me with my sister. Enough said. As the evening ended, Sam carried me over his shoulder to his truck. He opened the door for me, let me choose the radio station, wouldn't let me out of the truck until he could open my door..I mean, the whole nine yards.

But still, I'm uninterested in all of them. I just need good friends right now. Besides, instead of talking to me like grown men, they try to put my girlfriend in the middle. They want her to talk to me for them. Is this what dating is really like? Immature boys trying to date mature women? No thanks. What if I'm too honest? No one will want to come over to our apartment! No one will see all the glitter!!

I believe there is one guy out there for me. God has a plan. I just have to be patient and wait for his plan to happen. Problem is...I have very little patience.

How long should I wait before I start dating again? I feel like it's always going to be weird. In my 23 years, i've only dated 1 guy. I was with my previous boyfriend, Jd, for a little over 6 years. This is going to take time.

So, here's to finding love. When we're ready to fall again.

<3 Heather xo

Day 2

Day 2: A recent picture of yourself and 15 facts about you.

1. My natural hair color is dirty blonde -but I like it better lighter.

2. I am 5' 1 3/4", but the lady at the DMV agreed to let me put 5'2".

3. Bacon is my favorite food.

4. I sometimes talk with a British accent to entertain myself.

5. Purple is my favorite color.

6. I have one tattoo.

7. I should have graduated college by now.

8. I enjoy a good chetah print, and zebra print, and..i think you get the point.

9. I am OBSESSED with my dogs.

10. White daisies are my favorite flowers

11. My little sister is taller than me.

12. I am the only person (in my immediate family) with a birthday NOT on the 25th.

13. I am the shyest person face-to-face, but the most outgoing via technology.

14. I enjoy to party.

15. I would like to start my own organization/interior design company with my sister.

<3 Heather xo

Chapter 4

Hello fellow bloggers! This is my first post, so you can only imagine how excited I am to get started! I was given some amazing advice, from a blogger friend of mine (you can read her blog here, (http://laurasturn.blogspot.jp/) that a 30 day challenge would be the perfect way to start off. I think that this will not only get me past this first step, but it will also get me used to writing everyday. So, lets get started! Here's how this challenge will go (and please feel free to jump into the challenge too!); 

Day 1. Introduce yourself
Day 2. a recent picture of yourself and 15 facts about you
Day 3. a picture of you and your friends
Day 4. a habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 5. a picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 6. favorite super hero and why
Day 7. a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 8. short term goals for this month and why
Day 9. something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10.songs you listen to when you’re happy, sad, bored, excited, mad
Day 11. how you found out about tumblr and why you got one
Day 12. nicknames you have and why
Day 13. a picture of you last year and now; how you’ve changed since then
Day 14. a pic of u and ur family
Day 15. a song that makes you cry
Day 16. an art piece
Day 17. a talent of yours
Day 18. a hobby of yours
Day 19. a youtube video
Day 20. whatever tickles your fancy
Day 21. your day in great detail
Day 22. a picture of something that make you happy
Day 23. your fears
Day 24. your best friend
Day 25. your beliefs
Day 26. whats in your bag
Day 27. your first kiss
Day 28. something you regret
Day 29. something you miss
Day 30. your dreams

Day 1: Introduce yourself.

Hi. My name is Heather Christine, and I am 23 years old. I live in Saint Louis, Missouri, and have been here my entire 23 years. I currently moved out of my parent's house and into my very own {studio} apartment, but it's only 20 minutes away from where I was before. I am a very shy person, and although I love my alone time, I am so excited to be moving in with one of my best friends sometime in January. I need some company. I recently went through a pretty depressing break up with my long-term boyfriend of 6 years, so I am ready to start the next chapter of my life. I want this blog to document all of my experiences. This is going to be exciting. I refuse to settle for anything less. I'm ready to come out of my shell and LIVE. 

-If you want to read more about me, please visit my 'About Me' tab. 

Thanks for reading!

<3 Heather xo