April 24, 2012Comment
Quote of the Day: “I was not rescued by a prince; I was the administrator of my own rescue.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert The Single Woman Says: This week we are celebrating “National Princess Week” by getting in touch with our inner princess. I think a major bit of confusion we have to clear up is thinking that part of being a princess is being rescued by … » Read More
April 19, 2012Comment
Quote of the Day: “Write your story as it needs to be written. Write it honestly and tell it as best you can. I’m not sure that there are any other rules. Not ones that matter.” ~Neil Gaiman “Don’t forget – no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” ~Charles de Lint “Sometimes … » Read More
April 10, 2012Comment
As a 33-year-old single woman braving the often uncertain, turbulent, and even downright hilarious waters of dating, I have recently started to wonder if I’m alone in this thing called “The Search For Love.” Is it REALLY supposed to be THIS hard?!? From Mr. Big to Mr. Wrong, sometimes it seems the #1 export the good old U.S. of A. is lacking is “Mr. Right.” Our sisters across the pond surely can’t face the same … » Read More
February 13, 2012Comment
Quote of the Day: “You don’t need a lover in your life to have love in your life.” ~Jenny McCarthy The Single Woman Says: So it’s that time of year again. The holiday that has a way of making those of us without a significant other feel less than significant. The day that we all have wished, at some point or another, would fall right off … » Read More
January 31, 2012Comment
Quote of the Day: “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” ~Katherine Hepburn The Single Woman Says: They say the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step…well, in my case, it began with a single tweet. The tweet above, to be exact, which I sent out two years ago today from a Twitter account I had created called @TheSingleWoman. … » Read More
January 10, 2012Comment
Quote of the Day: “A relationship isn’t going to make me survive. It’s the cherry on top.” ~Jennifer Aniston The Single Woman Says: I have a question. When did our relationship status become symbolic of our status in life? When did someone decide it takes “putting a ring on it” to give a woman value and worth? And when did “single” become synonymous … » Read More
December 13, 2011Comment
Quote of the Day: “Everyone I know is getting married or pregnant. I’m just getting more awesome.” ~How I Met Your Mother The Single Woman Says: I recently saw this quote and it made me laugh, so I wanted to share it with you guys. I think as single women it’s so easy sometimes to feel as though we don’t quite “fit in” with our … » Read More
November 22, 2011Comment
Quote of the Day: “My friends from high schoolMarried their high school boyfriendsMoved into housesIn the same ZIP codes where their parents live. But I could never follow…No I could never follow. I’ve been a long time gone nowMaybe someday I’m gonna settle downBut I’ve always found my way somehow… By takin’ the long wayTakin’ the long way around.” … » Read More
November 15, 2011Comment
Quote of the Day: “Some birds aren’t meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright.” ~Stephen King The Single Woman Says: I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the word “alone” and how it seems to bring with it such negative connotations. I decided it might be a good idea to look this word up, since so many people seem to have such a problem … » Read More
November 14, 2011Comment
Dear God, Thank you for not bringing me that guy I asked you for all those years ago. Or the one from 2005. Or ’07. Or the one from that REALLY crazy request last month.Thank you for loving me enough to NOT answer my prayers.Thank you for teaching me that flying solo can create the strongest wings…and that being a brave single girl is a beautiful thing.Thank you for reminding me through my earthly father what … » Read More
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Life doesn’t always look the way we want it to look. In Mandy’s upcoming book, Turn Toward the Sun: Releasing What If and Embracing What Is, you’ll find encouragement to live in the moment, sit with your experiences, and trust God with the unknown.
