I'm Not Getting Married (Anytime Soon)

I saw this book at the store the other day and it made me mad. "What's a girl to do while waiting for Mr. Right?" A whole heck of a lot, if I have anything to say about it!

Why do so many people (especially Christians!) think that the end-all be-all in a girl's life is to find a husband? Why can't girls just do awesome stuff on their own, just for them, God, or others? I'm tired of all this "waiting for mr right" stuff! I'm gonna live my life, do wonderful, amazing things, and if some dude comes along who can live up to the requirements needed to keep up with me, then he can come, too. Otherwise, stand back and watch me shine!

And don't get me wrong, i have nothing against marriage. If the right man ever shows up, I'll take the plunge. But there's more to life than marriage, and I plan to live my life to the fullest!

What do you think about marriage vs. singleness? Do you see the same problem with emphasis on marriage that I do?

The Conspiracy to Get Ashley Pregnant

There's a conspiracy, it seems, to get me married and pregnant.

It started out with a comment from a 90-year old woman. She said my "blouse" (scrub top) was nice, sexy. I took the compliment and let it slide. Old ladies tend to compliment.

Then I was in with an 80-something year old man. He just became a great-grandfather to triplets, and was showing me the photos. I did the appropriate "oh they're adorable!" because, well, they were. At 3-ish pounds each, and healthy, they were beautiful! So he jokes to his son, "now she's gonna go home and try for it!" I laughed and left the room saying I needed a husband for that.

At the end of the day, an aide asked how my little one was doing, and how he must be getting big now! I told her that I don't have kids, she said she confused me with another girl upstairs, but to not worry, "It will happen soon!" I laughed and said (for the second time in 5 hours) that I kinda needed a husband for that. So she replies "Don't worry, it's going to happen for you soon. 2012, it's going to happen! A great man for you!" and walked away.

And lastly, as I sit here writing this, I hear, "Christian? Single? There are plenty of Christian Singles online right now waiting to find God's perfect match!" Even TV Land wants to see me M&P!

So I guess that's it then. Obviously, I'm going to find a man, get married, and have triplets next year. Stay tuned, this blog could get a whole lot more interesting soon!