single, sole, lone, unique, odd
being odd in a universe made for evens
Dear reader,
I want to be seen as a strong, independent woman. I think I am, but the world makes it hard. This is finally starting to change, but for a long time it seemed like the world, the business world at least, only produced things in even numbers. Serves two, serves four. Is it social bias or business acumen, forcing people to choose too many or too few?
As the sole adult in a house with kids, I feel the pressure and overwhelm that goes along with having to do all of things, all of the time. I am probably not alone when I say that even when I had a partner, it wasn’t much different. My inner monologue differs by the day. I could be patting myself on the back on Monday, congratulating myself for getting it all done and the trash out on time, then on Tuesday I am whining in my head about spending my whole day cleaning up after everyone when no one ever cleans up after me.
I am definitely not suggesting that finding a partner would be just the ticket. I get tired, I whine to myself, and then I move on to loading the dishwasher. I don’t dwell on it (much), but sometimes there are little reminders that I can’t miss.
Thank you IKEA.
Independently yours, Laura