Single and Breathing

March 28, 2019March 27, 2019Carmen Lezeth Suarez 8 Comments

Okay, I want to share this: After picking up my Lotto Tickets

I walked down to the gas station so I could get a Lotto ticket and also to just get a little workout in.

I was sweaty and gross and as I was finalizing my lottery ticket (which I’m sure is going to win) when this young man came up to me and asked me if I was single.

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I was a little bit thrown. Good looking young man, very well dressed and he was buying gas or something.

I looked behind me to see if he was talking to somebody behind me and he said, “No, I’m asking you. Are you single?”

I still couldn’t answer him because I was in shock. He said, “I’d love to buy you a drink or maybe lunch or coffee…”. He was so elegant and quite fantastic actually.

But I just looked at him and I just said, “You know, I can’t do that — my boyfriend’s waiting for me at home but thank you. I appreciate it.” And I just pivoted and walked away.

I started thinking about how embarrassed I was that he asked me.

Also he probably was half my age? – Maybe not half my age, but it doesn’t matter – he was young enough to be my son. And although I was flattered by that, there’s a part of me that knows I have some very strict standards.

I feel a little bad that I lied to him, but I’d rather have lied to him, than have made him feel stupid or made him feel bad.

I am single.

I am single because I have had two great loves in my life and I was so disappointed when they ended that I think it’s been very difficult for me to even consider the possibility ever again.

It’s not that they ended badly or that they were horrible, it’s just that when you really do love someone and you care for them it’s really difficult to lose that friendship as well as the relationship.

I’m not sitting here pretending that I could have been friends with these people ever again after what happened between us, but it was so disappointing, and it hurt me so much that I think it’s really hard for me to ever even consider anything less than what I want now and what I deserve.

It’s almost as if having those relationships have now set the bar really high.

So, I am not going to spend any more time on “finding love”. Any more than I do on anything else in my life because I believe there is something very organic in relationships.

I don’t go looking for friendships. I don’t go looking for new girl-friends either to hang out with. They either happen or they don’t in all of the things that I do in my life. And I think that’s kind-of how the next step has to be for me.

I’m also not crazed about this idea that I have to be married. Or that I have to be in a relationship.

I do believe we are social beings. I do believe we are better with companions and friendships and partners and spouses. But, I also think we can be worse with those things too if it’s not the right fit.

So yeah, I’m single. But it’s a good thing, not a bad thing. It’s not preferred or something that I don’t like – it’s just where I’m at today.

In order for me to ever really consider ever dating someone again, he’s going to have to at least be in his 40’s – or at least turning 40 – and then all my other standards that I have.

I guess the reason why I’m sharing this post is because I wanted to say this:

I think it’s OK to have standards. I think it’s OK to want what you want!

What I don’t want is some of the relationships that some of my friends have. They are in so deep with children and mortgages and their businesses are tied in and they feel like they can’t breathe.

You know what? Right now I’m single and I can breathe. And I love it. And I don’t want that to change as much as I want to find someone that kind of fits into that puzzle pretty easily (if that makes any sense).

I just wanted to share that. I would love to hear your thoughts.

As always, have a sweet day. Thank you again for always stopping by — I appreciate it!

I’ll be back again soon.

Bye.

Carmen

Your Resolutions From Me

January 1, 2019January 2, 2019Carmen Lezeth Suarez 14 Comments

Yup, you read that right. I wrote a 2019 wish list for YOU! You’re welcome. 😉

May you listen to more music on a regular basis and stop texting, especially while driving.
May you meet your friends in person, talk to them on the phone, enjoy the reality of life instead of this “cyber” version we’ve all become addicted too.
May you read more books and take a journey anywhere that doesn’t involve a computer screen.
May you stop having your entire life and relationships revolve around politics and Trump in general. Stop it!
May you stop being so obsessed with your looks, your weight, your “outer” God-given shell and learn how beautiful you really are. This is how I see YOU.
May you realize that life is both hard and then some days even harder – for EVERYONE. You’re not the only one having a tough time – walk on through it. We’re all over here, waiting for you, needing you too.
May you be more generous with your time, your money, your love. Being selfish, cheap and self-absorbed is easy (and so unattractive).
May you realize that it’s not always about forgiveness, but about acceptance. Sometimes things are just the way they are – and that’s okay.
May you celebrate your birthday so brilliantly understanding that this is the day YOU were gifted to the world and YES, we should celebrate that ALL. DAY. LONG. You matter!
May you be considerate of others – while driving, while walking, while at the grocery store…you know, everywhere! Kindness stems from being considerate.
May you dance a lot more often and stop being worried that you’re doing it right. (If you’re dancing at all, you’re doing it right!).
May you take care of your health – mental and physical. No excuses!
May you reach out to others instead of sitting at home wondering why no one is reaching out to you.
May you stop swearing – it’s the easy way out (I’m talking to you Arianna Grande, Adam Levine, Cardi B. and others… uhem, and yes to myself).
May you have more people in your life who are not like you! Racially, religiously, culturally, sexual orientation, etc. Let’s broaden that circle people! We’re all better for knowing and accepting difference!
May you go out of your way and hug someone you’d never imagine hugging before, just because they need it (and so don’t you!).
May you find the time to create art in whatever way it manifests in the unique being that is YOU!
May you find that part of you that is warm and fuzzy and let that shine instead of that yukky part that surfaces in all of us way too often.
May you break out of your comfort zone and learn what it feels like to really BE!
May you understand what true beauty is and that it has nothing to do with looks.
May you love fiercely, cry with joy and see all the good in the world.
May your 2019 be a monumental and beautiful year!

Don’t let me down people! I promise to do my very best also!

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Goal: 100 Rejections

January 7, 2018April 9, 2019Carmen Lezeth Suarez 3 Comments

Someone once told me that I should have a goal of 100 rejections per year.

This had to do with my auditions and I know it sounds weird, but trust me, it’s an amazing concept! And it can be applied to absolutely anything. The benefits of this kind of “reverse psychology” are brilliant (in my humble opinion).

If you try for 100 rejections a year, then that means, at the very least, you’ve attempted 100 times to do whatever it is you’re trying to accomplish!

It also takes the onus off of “success” and just makes it sort of game. Can I do this and fail anyways? The pressure falls off and it becomes enjoyable to just try – somewhat light-hearted and…wait for it… Fun!

I love this principle. And here’s what I’ve learned in implementing it in my life: Eventually the law of averages takes over and you do succeed in some way shape or form. At the very least, you learn something. It’s kinda cool that way. I succeeded in my goals last year AND learned something about myself that was extremely important to my career and my life in general. It worked!

We all have goals – and my thinking is you should have a baseline: find a way to have joy most days in 2018. Happiness (JOY) is a thing! And setting myself up to have more joy in life is one of my goals for 2018. If something is not adding to my life, then I need to find a way to make it work or I need to let it go. This works for me. I hope it works for you too! And even if it doesn’t, maybe some variation of it does! Please, at the very least, think on it. You deserve joy! We all do. We are here on the planet to love and be loved – of that, I’m extremely certain – do everything you can to stay in a good place. A positive space…

Happy New Year! I’m so glad you’re ON IT! No luck needed, but wishing you much joy in the process. And hey, I’ve already been rejected three times this year and it’s only January 7th! I’m so on my way to success. Looking forward to meeting you there! 🙂

Peace, love and all that good stuff.
Carm~