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This was brunch today.
Cup Ramen.
I added the eggs in to make it more “authentic”.
This is now on my list of things to do. Travel east. I haven’t seen everything in the west but it would be an interesting break to go east.
I want to learn a new language. I want to visit Hong Kong.
But then I have to make a trip to Greece.
None of these is concrete. None of these may ever come true but the possibilities that they might are exciting.
I think this is one of the best things about being single.
Many people are surprised when I tell them that I have never really been in a relationship. I have never had a boyfriend.
Yes there were people, who were interested in me, and I was in them, but it was never something that was officially stated or pursued more than a verbally or written stated interest.
People who get shocked when I tell them this tell me that their impression of me is someone who is “very mature, has had tons of boyfriends and has come to a very easy-going relaxed state about it.”
I laugh because that has nothing to do with being in a relationship with men as much as it is being in a relationship with God.
He has really changed my perspectives on so many things – there has been so much growth, so much learning despite never having been in a steady relationship.
People come to me and ask me advice about their own relationships and I just know… because I’ve been cast in so many situations that are reminiscent of it but in the sandbox that God created for me.
Changing my relationship status is also something that I am not worried about. I know God will take care of this, just as He has been taking care of everything else for me.
He has been as a father to me. Oh I have to mention my own parents who are so proud of me and have so much faith in ME.
Unlike most Indian parents, they would rather I choose my own life partner and they have so much trust that I would wind up with the right person.
They are my best friends and the coolest individuals I know.
To the people who end up wondering why I haven’t ever been in a relationship, I get to tell them about my Christian walk.
They have respected it and even proceeded to ask me to pray for them.
Sometimes the damage from hurts, relationship failures and the like is so visible on them.
Most of them have told me they wished they abstained because once they went down that road it was difficult to get away.
Whatever be the case, this isn’t me trying to brag about something.
I too have been heartbroken about these things. Sometimes I've wondered how I've come so far but it's been a miracle really how God has picked me up.
I am just happy to be single right now. I am happy that I don’t have the burden to be answerable to someone nor do I have any obligation to be in any way.
Not that this is wrong, but this gives me an opportunity to explore and do things on my terms. When I happen to meet the right person, I just know everything will align but I am going to be so cautious about everything.
There is never a rush to love. Marriage is a lifetime commitment.
TL;DR - I made cup ramen and added boiled eggs that were a bit overcooked.