The Alternatives

        Karen had the perfect life. She was married to her high school sweetheart. She was the executive assistant to Marc Sant’ Andrea, the up and coming fashion designer for Hollywood celebrities. Jason, her husband, was the principal for Doubleday Preparatory, an all-girls private school, and the head coach for the fifth grade volleyball team.  They were the sweetest and most loving couple, or so they were told, repeatedly by friends and strangers alike. Karen thought she had it all alongside Jason. They had traveled all over the world, but when it came to having children, they both found out they were both infertile.  But that didn’t stop them. They planned to adopt. It was no big deal. She loved Jason and he loved her. She never thought that this would be her life.  But yet, Karen longed for more.  Much more. Karen walked into the boutique. Marc would send her to do monthly check-ins to the four shops he had in California and the six he had in Europe.  Today, she happ

Wow. Hi, strangers. This is so weird. So, It's gotten to the point where I can't think of a damn thing to do without my husband by my side. He happened to go out with a friend tonight, while I attended my brother's banquet. He took longer than expected, and I happen to finish early. It was bound to happen. But, now I find myself alone in a bar. And, it feels...odd. I don't think I've ever been alone...anywhere. How do I entertain myself?? At this particular bar, I happen to be surrounded by strangers, but obviously, I feel alone. Like, my partner in crime is missing. How do I deal with this? I guess, I have to get used to the idea that sometimes I will be alone. I've gotten so used to him. We do basically everything together. Shop, eat, drink... except tonight. Also, it is very weird to be at a bar alone, staring at my phone THE WHOLE TIME!!!!! Like, millenials.... But all jokes aside, this is just me begging for someone to come join me. Sto