I’ve decided to amuse myself and come up with a list of fun things to do before I get married. If my 52 weeks journey is successful, this time next year I could be dragging around that ball and chain . So I better consciously enjoy the single life while I can. Why not make an official list.

I came up with the idea last weekend when I painted my bedroom (saying “I” really means I paid someone else to do it). I chose a really bold and bright aqua (it looks really cool. I promise). As I redecorate the entire room, I think about not having to consult with anyone about my choices. That can be liberating (but there are certainly times when I wish my actions mattered to someone else). Anyway, I was remembering a conversation that my then fiancé and I had. We decided that after we got married we were going to live at his place for a while before getting a new house. I told him that we were definitely going to have to redecorate his bedroom. We both compared and laughed at our different tastes in style, and we knew it would be an interesting challenge trying to come up with something we both agreed on. Well, now that I continue to be on my own, instead of feeling sad about decorating alone, I’ve decided to chalk it up as one fun thing to add to my Ball & Chain List.

Here are a few other things I’ve included and will pursue before the nuptials:
• Have a juicy first kiss
• Go on one of those over the top singles’ vacations
• Purchase a very expensive pair of shoes

I realize that married people can do anything they want, including take vacations and buy frivolous items, but surely there are things you miss about the single life. So married and singles, what should I add to the list? This isn’t a list of chores, just pleasures! Please, no lectures, just have fun with it. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.