The Kat House

Chip tagged me for the Three Things You Can’t Let Go Meme more than a month ago. I apologize that it has taken so long for me to post it. Chip chose one physical, one mental, and one emotional thing he can’t let go. I will follow suit.

Physical - I dated a guy named David back in 2000. I can’t remember the reason, but I was very upset with him one day. He showed up at my house that night with an adorable stuffed toy dog in hand - a peace offering if you will. He said that the dog was symbolic of him, since he was in the dog house. He had even purchased a leash for the dog, stating that it was symbolic of the short leash he going to be on after whatever dirty deed he had just committed. I love stuffed animals and have lots of them around the house, but this one is extra special because of the thought that went into it. And as silly as that leash looks on the dog, I haven’t been able to bring myself to remove it.

Mental - I can’t let go of my sense of independence. After I divorced in 1999, I worked hard to establish myself as a strong, independent woman. Things have been far from perfect, but I’ve done pretty well for myself. I have a job that I enjoy, my own home and car, two wonderful dogs, and the peace of mind in knowing that I don’t need a man in my life to be happy. That being said, I do hope to meet the right guy eventually. But I’ll be just fine in the meantime.

Emotional - I’ve experienced two severe heartaches in my life. Though I don’t pine for the guys now, and wouldn’t ever consider dating them again, I still carry the deep emotional scars from those relationships. The pain I experienced has made me hesitant to give my heart to anyone else, as I’m afraid of getting hurt again.

I’m tagging Andrew, Teeni, and Missy.