Pretty Little Things-Charleston, SC

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The joy of having a blog is you can write whatever you want to write about.  Lately, a lot of my blogs have been about experiences of my summer and work. So, this particular blog is about love. Now don’t get me wrong I love my freedom of being single and not having to worry about someone else. I have a big bed where I can sprawl out onto every night and the worry about stealing the covers never comes to mind. The feeling of needing someone’s company has never gotten in the way of letting me try new things for myself. I have gone to countless movie theaters, bookstores, and endless coffee shops being perfectly content alone (I mean, how can you enjoy people watching when you have company with you all the time ;) )Yet, recently I find myself wishing I had someone who I can laugh with.  To be there for each other. Someone who wants to hold my hand and not let go.

I miss waking up next to someone and sharing thoughts over a cup of coffee (or two). I miss getting pretty for someone. I miss that rush of excitement knowing someone is looking forward to seeing me. Of course I have my great group of friends which I wouldn’t trade our beach walks, dinner parties and dance-athons for anything. My friends know me so well I sometimes feel like they know me better than I know myself. Launching my own business has taken up so much of my time that I am lucky if I even have the energy to go DT or to have a drink with someone. Right now I have been so happy with my work and I know that is what I want to focus on for a while. Both of these factors make this blog a little hard for me to write. I feel ridiculous saying that I miss love because I have so much love in my life.

Timing is key I think when “love” is the topic of discussion. I admit I’ve tried (along with a lot of my other girlfriends) online dating before. Very amusing -let me just say. But hey! The way I see it you’re not meeting someone over a wet bar stool rather, you can be in your pajamas with a glass of wine having the option to “respond” back (who wouldn’t want to try that?) Unfortunately, I have found this method really isn’t for me. I want to meet someone when I least expect it. To see how it goes with someone and to feel that need and want of getting to know a person on a stronger level rather than in front of a computer screen.  I have had friends who have met their “someone” on dating sites, in airports, and ski resorts even the gym (which I find bewildering because I can’t help but giggle picturing myself at the gym- a sweaty mess- praying no one notices me).By all means I do not plan my days hoping to find “him”. I don’t want that “force” finding.  Yet I (secretly) hope the saying  “we're all meant to have someone” rings true. So, you can categorize me as whomever you want. A hopeless romantic? A silly girl? Whatever it may be… because after all this is my blog, remember and having a blog you can write whatever you want to write about. And today it’s about love. 

Corpus Christi

This evening I am flying back from Corpus Christi, TX. Listening to newly added music while trying not to think how high up I am in the clouds, I felt this would be the perfect time to work on my blog having neglected it for a while. I was in Texas visiting a friend and his roommates/newlyweds for the week. Never visiting before I loved the area! During my trip I experienced the beach, paddle boarding, a baseball game, the boat, good food, and wonderful conversation.

            Landing in Corpus Christi I was not surprised that some of the first things I noticed were open fields, big trucks, and country music being played somewhere-everywhere. I enjoyed the whole Texan experience because really, there are no rules in Texas.  I particularly saw this on the beach I visited. Stretching from flying all morning my friend and I decided to catch up walking around on one of the beaches close to the house. There, he explained to me while driving right up to the water how people camp, have bonfires and drink openly on the sand. Something I found funny since Charleston beaches are very strict with countless rules. 

            Staying for a few days right on the water we took full advantage of the kayaks we rented that could be used as stand up paddleboards!  Enjoying the different perspective of the houses fitted tightly together and seeing the types of fish-so close up I enjoyed paddling around with the sun for the afternoon. Sitting here next to my window, with new freckles and having enjoyed the great company from these last few days I had a great first visit. I hope to see Texas again sometime. The culture and relaxed feel of where I was, was just what I was hoping for.

I think back over the last few months and how much traveling I have done. This has turned out to be a very enjoyable summer (as how all summers should be). Spending most of today getting back home to Charleston I am starting to feel anxious to see my friends. It was hard trying to leave work alone while being away-but I take that as being a good thing. I am looking forward to seeing where my company Pretty Little Things will head in the next few months. Due to work, I know I won’t be traveling as much for a while and I am okay with having this strong sense Charleston is where I need to be right now. I am anticipating the start of crossing off goals and to see where this will all go. I only hope that Charleston is ready...