I take pride in being independent. But I'm beginning to question that phrase. "Being independent."

It's a great thing. Or it can be. Independence shows the ability of standing up for yourself. It shows, regardeless of what happens in your life, that you will be able to survive. I'm independent as far as my finances. After two years of me sharing, I have finally made it to financial stability due to me being by myself. I'm starting to appreciate my independent thinking. Although I take other's suggestions in consideration, it's my choice on what I can do or not do.

But is being independent all worth it? I made the choice of not wanting a relationship or children at this time ... or maybe in this lifetime. I live by the phrase, "I can do bad all by myself." It's a wonderful phrase and a good way to live, but there is always something missing. Right now, I'm reading this book where chivalry is creeping in. My heart would love to have someone open doors for me or pick me up from work. The chance given to me to be someone's center of attention and in a positive way.

Loneliness starts to overwhelm me at times, but then I think of all the guys that live around me in this town and I say to myself, "Yeah, Wendy ... it's best to stay by yourself as long as you live here." So is being "Miss Independent" good? It can be, but the underlying feeling of something/someone is missing starts to haunt the mind and the soul.