I have been single for the past two years. But before you do some sort of pitiful expressions, let me just say that I had few lunch dates with guys in between. Surprise, Mom!
So much for the not-so-nice introduction! I shall move on. Last few days ago, I had lunch with a good friend who thought she’s cupid or something. She’s making me reto to her guy friends from all walks of life — a call center agent, broker, aspiring singer, and even a manager.
I refused ’cause (1) Reto can be awkward (2) Lowkey doubting her “Mas gwapo sya sa personal” comments (3) Little time for some hoe-ing 101.
Right after my friend gulped her bottomless iced tea, she asked me what kind of girlfriend am I. “So I can match you better.” said the frustrated cupid. And that’s when I thought it’ll be fun to blog my answer!
This is something I can show to d ‘worthy’ guy someday. It sounds hilariously fun, right? So, I shall begin the listing.
Who am I as a girlfriend?
- I’m not overly clingy — I don’t like blow-by-blow update of your day. Just one simple text indicating that you’re still breathing is all good to me. Not even exaggerating, I kid you not.
- Posting cheesy messages on social media ain’t my style — f*ck Facebook status, I’m going to write you a whole damn essay about all the things I like about you.
- I can’t stand doing video calls — is that textable? Yes? Then what are you trying to prove here, eh?
- I can cook — definitely not the best but I am trying okay.
- I can be a 9 or 10 if we go on some fancy dinner dates —I’m not watching hundreds of makeup tutorials for no reason. Do you want a girl with Korean-style doll eyes? Or a Japanese drunk-blush cheeks? Or a Western flirty smize? Gotchu.
- Most of my friends say I’m *ehem* funny — or should I say punny.
- I charm my way to parents’ hearts — “Oh, hi Tita! You look so young and lovely, you could easily pass as his sister.”
- I’m not a jealous-type girl — I do get jealous for sure but I choose my battles. LOL.
- I’m not a physically fit girlie — yep, so don’t ask me for a hiking monthsary date ’cause I only got 2 letters for you. NO.
- I have weird “leave-me-alone” days — and I am vocal about it ’cause I don’t want to make you a punching bag of my unexplainable, undecoded emotions.
I still got more things to write like how much I like cats and how I hated Kim Chui’s laugh. But I guess, those are things my future guy would discover little by little.
Being single isn’t bad. In fact, those two long years without exclusively dating someone gave me the opportunity to love myself more, to hang out with my sister and friends more, and to realize that life is way more than just getting male attention.
But I won’t lie either. There are days that I missed the feeling of having someone to call when things get rough at the office or having someone to stare while waiting for our lunch to arrive.
But then again, I still believe in the red string of fate. Instead of mentally cursing every couple that’ll pass by on the streets, just be still and wait for your turn to meet yours. And while waiting, be the your best version of yourself so that you’ll get rewarded with the best guy too.
