Who needs money?

"What would your life look like if money had no meaning? Would you work? where would you live? Who would you spend your time with? What would you do more/less of?"

No money? HALLELUJAH! Is that insensitive? Who cares! All my life I have been told "there isn't enough money to do this" or "and who is gonna pay for that? I'm not!" So forgive me if I'd be all the more merrier if money did not exist.

I would definitely work abroad; possibly in Venice, Italy or Dublin, Ireland. Yes, I understand the greatness of being born in a "free" country and family is important and blah blah blah. However, honestly, all I want to do is travel and live on my own and find a meaning to life without having to worry about paying rent and bills.

I would spend my time with my friends when I could, my family when I wanted, and engage myself in meeting new people. I would travel more, EVERYWHERE. I wouldn't take a job just because I needed the money to pay rent, and actually spend my time doing something I love. Who needs money anyways?! In my money-free world, everything would be fine and dandy. Oh, and I'd probably drink a lot more Amaretto Sours... because free alcohol. That's why!!

Goodbye reality, I'll be leaving now.

credit to gifmaker/etc

Love Always,
Marissa Lynn

The best thing about being single

Last week I asked my friend Tori to join me in writing two entries a week for 52-weeks. As overwhelming as it may have been, I created a list of 104 prompts to choose from, and sent them to her to look over. While Tori chose a slightly different prompt to start with, I have chosen to write about: "What is the best thing about being either single or partner (which ever you are right now)?"

If I had to choose one thing in particular I love about being single, it would definitely be allowing myself to figure out exactly what I want and who I need in my life. 

Yes, not having to impress anyone's friends or family members is a plus. And who would deny that eating pizza and watching Stuck in Love for the thirty fifth time in my PJ's isn't a dream...

However, the longer I stay single, the more I realized I shouldn't have to give up those personal comforts about myself. I should still be allowed to nerd out over a new book I've bought, or go a few days without shaving because it's just so tedious (really! It is!). 

I realized that I don't have an attraction  to seriously sporty guys (sorry, not sorry), but rather the complete opposite. I tend to be more comfortable with stereotypical band/science nerds with fascinations in astronomy, physics, hell... Even biochemical waste conservation... If that's a thing.

Ultimately, I realized I want to learn from my significant other. I want to constantly be amazed by their passions and intelligence. I should be allowed to grow with them and teach them my passions as they teach me theirs.

The best thing about being single? I learn who I am and what I deserve. 

Love Always, 

Marissa Lynn