When someone shared this website – quirkyalone – with me, I had a moment there where I felt like the zebra in Madagascar 2 when he arrived at the reservation. Yea, ok, it’s one of those you had to have watched it thing.
So, quoting the site:
quirkyalone noun/adj. A person who has the capacity to enjoy single life (but is not opposed to being in a relationship) and generally prefers to be alone rather than dating for the sake of being in a couple.
It’s kinda nice to know that there are other far more outspoken people than I am about being single by choice and establishing a presence.
What’s really interesting is that Rilke is quoted in the essay that explains the whole… movement.
It quotes Rilke (automatic +10), delineates like-minded people as romantics and idealists and rebels… how could I resist? Labels are so easy, aren’t they?
So, yes. Yes, I think I’ll refer those who give me shit about being single to this website. But no, I don’t really care for labels. No ‘quirkyalone’ on my business card.
And in those moments where I question my values and beliefs, there is now outside validation – it’s important that this comes from people who aren’t friends – and remind me that I’m not completely off the grid.
p.s. – i want to blog about food and stuff that involves lots of photos. but until i fix whatever is wrong with the blog you’re going to be treated to alot of soapbox rants. this is my very own Hyde Park, don’t you know?
First link links to you.
What I found interesting (I wander off very easily as if you didn’t know) is her book on To-Do lists.
That and the concept of “Boston marriage”. Oh the problems that could be solved… (and created, I suppose).