Just One - The Heart

Beginnings.

A few days ago I wrote about "Just One."  I confess it was done in a sarcastic mode and with a resentful tone.  As I've continued to enjoy Aruba, God worked me out of my funk.  Being a "Just One" is not a terrible way to go through life.  In the days since I wrote, the world around me showed me the beauty of the "Just One"(s).  I'm doubtful the book idea, even with the new theme, would go anywhere.  Therefore, as the "Just One" moments reveal themselves to me, I will share with all of you.

The Heart

Last night, I returned to my hotel room and found Housekeeping decorated my room.  A heart - shaped from a towel and accented with silk roses and petals.  I confess my first thought was dripping with sarcasm, "Wonder if they know something I don't know, since I'm a "just one" in Aruba."  Sigh.  My inner voice called to me, "Snap out of it, girl!"

I pondered the heart through the evening.  A heart.  Simple. The thought behind the gesture - beautiful. And then I realized that for me this heart is an even bigger reminder.  Emily is loved - by friends, family, and more importantly by the Most High God.  I am a "Just One."  None like me.  Unique.  A child of God.  Daughter of the King.  Beloved. 


From "Just One"
Emily

Unexpected Blessings

Unexpected Blessings come during times when you expect them least.  Do you notice this in your life?   I arrived in my vacation destination on Friday expecting a Junior Suite room with a view.  I admit I expected this view to be a glimpse of the ocean from a corner of the deck.  Upon arrival, the front desk mentioned an upgrade when I checked in.  So, I widen my expectations of the ocean view by just a tiny bit and hoped for a tub as well as a shower.  Imagine my surprise when the porter led me to the TOP floor one of the towers and this view.  Oh my.  Blessed beyond words.  A sweet suite.  Thanks Abba.  I appreciate the kiss from heaven.

Just One!

I'm writing while on vacation.  It has been SOME time since I wrote/ I blogged.  I expect I'm rusty and will ramble.

The Blogging Begins - Greetings Readers!!!  I'm thinking about writing a book.  The topic . . . singleness.  I know, I know.  A topic on which MANY MANY (did I say A LOT yet - ha ha) of books strive to eloquently capture pathos, humor, sorrow, anger, angst - and the list continues of the emotional condition of a single person.  I believe I have a unique twist.  A picture book!

A picture book?  Yes, a picture book entitled, "Just One!"  Come now, my fellow singles (or those happily married/ in a relationship/ dating/ engaged who may require a memory search to remember), you know exactly what I'm talking about here.  Still confused?  Let me set the scene for you.

You arrive at a restaurant with Me, Myself, and I.  Hostess greets you with the traditional welcome, "How many?"  You reply, "One."  Her welcoming face flickers a bit with hesitation, "Just one?"  In the moment between her question and your reply, the flush of emotions (anger, sadness, frustration, strength, (fill in the blank)) and clench of the stomach or jaw.  Deep internal breath and you rally a reply, "Yes, Just One."  Now imagine you are able to capture that moment on film - her face and the restaurant in the background.  Below is the tag line, "Just One.  Even single people eat in nice places."  (My tag lines have some work to make them shine with sarcasm or stir with laughter).

I experienced my own "Just One" moment this morning.  I'm vacationing at an All Inclusive Resort.  Sun and sand experience.  In order to eat at one of the "restaurants" (one grows weary of the buffet line after a while), a reservation is required and available to book during a specific time window of 9am - 11am.  During the appointed hour, I approach the reservation desk.  Japanese is my food of choice.  And the question comes predictably from the woman's mouth, "How many?"  "One," I reply.  The man next to her looks up with a surprised and sympathetic look, "Just One?"  I sigh and confirm the single number, "Yes, just one."  Even in the land of sun and sand, "Just One" is a rarity.

Just to spite them all, I've booked a sunset cruise for this evening and a Land Rover Adventure for Monday.  This "Just One" is going to have a da*n fun time.  :o)

P.S.  In regards to the book.  One thing I haven't figured out is how to manage the picture taking.  Not everyone I meet asks the "Just One?" question.  So, how do I capture these "Just One!" moments when they do occur?  A hidden camera with a discrete button to "click" the picture?  Hire a photographer to stalk me and capture these moments?   Quite the creative dilemma.  Perhaps enough to derail the project altogether :o)  Oh well, probably best, writing such a book might put me in a snarky mood for the entirety of the project and that would be unfortunate for ANYone around me!!

In closing - Singles.  Embrace your "Just One!" moments.  Me, Myself and I are good company.  Whether you are alone or out in public surrounded by 2s, 3s, 4s, 12s, and 20s, "Just One" is your moment.  Live it fully.