Single in Seattle

I have always been fascinated with Seattle.  I love the boats, the coffee, the music, and all of the other rich things that the city has to offer are attractive to me.    Last September, I decided I wanted to go to Seattle and I spent months saving my money, and planning my very exciting trip.

To further prepare myself I watched the movie “Sleepless in Seattle”.   I watched a movie about how to people found each other and fell in love~ which only added to the romanticism of the city I have already built up in my head.  What single girl wouldn’t love to meet someone in Seattle?

I rented a car and packed my pug and drove the 48 hours to Seattle.  I went alone (with Rufus the Pug as my co-pilot).  Most women in my position would feel anxious, however, I did not feel scared or worried.   I felt peace.

Words cannot express how amazing this trip was.  I was walking around downtown Seattle and I saw Pike’s Market.  I saw the guys throw the fish.  I tasted the sweetest produce I have ever tasted.    I drank coffee at the FIRST Starbucks.  I felt the ocean air against my cheek.    I faced my fear of heights and went up the Space needle~ Twice.  I went to the music museum and listened to Nirvana music at a Grunge exhibit.   I went to the aquarium and saw the otters.   I took a 2 hour long boat ride and I even saw the floating home featured in the movie “Sleepless in Seattle.”  In essence, I soaked up as many culturally rich experiences I could in my limited time.  

I am single and yet I found that I was able to enjoy every one of these experiences alone.  I was “Single in Seattle.”.   Only GOD knows if this season of singleness is just a season for a reason or if it’s going to be a more permanent thing.   However, this trip has helped me to realize that GOD wants me to enjoy my life NOW.   Why should I waste my limited time on earth waiting for my life to start “Someday when I get married”.   On a similar note, I have realized I am BLESSED.  Even though my life did not turn out how I anticipated, and I am not married and I don’t have kids.  I have a life and a Savior who has everything worked out for my good. My life is now.

“For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you.  Plans to give you hope and a future~ then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me with you seek me with all of your heart”.  (Jeremiah 29:11)

“All things work for the good of those who love GOD and have been called according to his purpose”.  (Romans 8:28)

“Delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart”.  (Psalm 37:4).