Happily Single

"This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
There's no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendant..."

Been belting this Natasha Beddingfield song out these days...it's been a year of just being me, myself and I. I'm celebrating the life I chose without having any one in my life. It's been a breath of fresh air; indeed, a relief of finally being ME. Time has been such a very dear friend; I owe it big time and as a gesture of appreciation the least I can do is to use the chance it has given me, wisely.

Chances on building new friendships and rekindling the old ones that I've almost taken for granted yet stayed by me through it all. Chances on taking risks that will further my headstrong persona and grow humbly despite the effects it may bring but mostly, being happy once again...

I've forgiven and I am happy. Happy that God has validated the act of forgiveness I've done as it is only His approval that matters and no one else. His validation has been evident on how happy I've been since I've decided to forgive. I have achieved serenity in my being knowing that despite the pain I've been through I am still human enough to forgive myself and in turn forgive those who hurt me. Truly, you can only give what you have. It's been a long and rigorous process but I'm glad I pulled myself up to the surface; it has been a sweet achievement in love.

"I'm not saying I don't wanna fall in love 'cos I would..."

I will never lose faith in love in spite of failing at it for I know somebody will shower me loads of it one day. In the meantime, let me savor the joys of single-blessedness; shower my family and friends with the love they so deserve.

"I'm single
(Right now)
That's how I wanna be
I'm single
(Right now)
That's how I wanna be"