I took the bus today. And on my way home, the guy who was sitting next to me had to move for me. Don’t worry this isn’t a rant, he was so polite about it, this a reminder that what I desire is out there because I saw it today. He had been FaceTiming his girl while sitting next to me so as he had to move he flashed his screen over to me and lovingly exclaimed isn’t she beautiful! And I was like yes and that is so cute. I needed that interaction. I needed that reminder. That’s the kind of relationship I want. The kind of relationship we should all strive for. Someone who is so excited about you they want to show you off to a f****** stranger on the bus.

And that got me thinking, I’m so proud of myself for never settling. I’ve never settled on the wrong person. On the wrong career. On really the wrong anything. Sure, I’ve had temporary stops and some longer than others, but I never settled.

I love my life. I know my value. And everyday I’m thankful I didn’t stay at a job that slowly slurps away at my soul, marry or have kids with the wrong person because damn, one too many people I know are in those positions and it really, really sucks.

Don’t settle.

And know that even if it feels like you did, like you’re stuck, you’re not. You can change that. Sometimes it’s trickier than others, sometimes it’s a slow detangling process, but your future self will thank you. Be good to her. And be good to you now.