Single Girl Problems

Single girl ‘problems’. Are they really problems? Or do we just have fewer possible solutions to the problem? Or maybe they just mean it takes a whole lot longer to get to a solution.

For the purpose of this blog I’m going to define problem as “a task or situation not aligning with the desired outcome therefore needing a solution to overcome or accomplish the task or situation.” And also, if I have to reiterate...I am a single girl.

In my experience there are two types of problems as a single girl:

One: a problem that can be solved independently, but it's just far easier to ask someone for assistance. Or in other words, do it for you.

Two: a problem that is physically impossible for the individual (aka single girl) in their current state. 

Let me elaborate…

I would consider myself to be very independent, I prefer not to ask for help unless I absolutely need it. And I have come to face it, some things I just can't manage on my own.

One: A problem that has a solution to do it independently, but it's far easier to ask someone for help. 

Mice, I hate them. I mean I'm terrified of them and I will not go near them. Even when they are dead in a mouse trap. This is a perfect example; I’m physically capable of disposing the dead mouse, but daaaaaaaamn I just can’t bring myself to do it. I will 100% call for assistance every time. Knowing the mouse could be playing dead and scurry up my pant leg. Or he might whip out his dangerous claws and attack me. Or maybe he will just haunt me the rest of my life because he doesn’t want to leave my cutie house. So anyways, this is my apology in advance if you get this phone call from me. #singlegirlproblem

You may remember the gaping hole in my wall from my old mattress taking a tumble. Which most definitely wasn’t a quick putty job. This thing required a new piece of drywall and mudding. This is something I sure as hell have never done. Safe to say that that hole stuck around for quite some time. Ultimately, it was just easier to leave it, than even think about how to deal with it. But guess who came to my rescue? My good pal Deirdre. One Sunday afternoon, DIY Dee convinced me that we should give it our best shot and get this poor wall fixed. A couple of YouTube videos later and we were expert level drywallers! Do you see what I mean? This problem is something I could have resolved independently, but I put it off and avoided it. I finished the mudding and it looks great. At least by my standards, which aren’t very high...time to go shopping for a rather large piece of wall art. #singlegirlproblem

I don't mind cutting the lawn, but I am a busy lady and I tend to only give myself a small window of time to get it done. So when I can't start the lawn mower it's unbelievably frustrating. I tried trouble shooting a few different ways, but had to call Papa Bear to town about four times this spring because I could never get that thing started. Turns out I just have to turn the mower on its side while I pump the fuel injector (I don't even know if that's what it's called, but it sounds right). I just need to figure out how these things tick then it's no longer a problem. #noproblemhere

Two: A problem that is physically impossible for the individual in their current state. 

I own two paddle boards, which I love love love using. I also own a Jetta with no roof rack. And I live precisely 5.4 km from the beach. This is basically an impossible task for me to transport my own paddle boards and use them on the lake. Silly, right? I know. But there's a strategy here... I have two boards for a reason. So whoever I sucker into transporting them also is graced with my presence for the day. Thank you Tiffany, Amy and Owen!! Hey Deirdre, want to go paddle boarding? #paddledate

Here is the rock bottom of single girl problem examples; putting on a nice dress. This is certainly not something I do very often, but I do enjoy getting dolled up! You should see the positions that I have had to get my body into just to do up my dress. BUT for some dresses it is not even possible to get that thing done up, no matter the yoga pose I put myself in! So I have to wait until I arrive at the party and ask the first person I see to do it up for me. Not too bad right. But before you head home you have to remember to ask someone to undo it again or you get home a couple adult beverages later and sleep in your dress because in your current state you have no way of getting out of it. Rompers - super cute, but you have to deal with this everytime you go to the bathroom. You literally lose your independence. #singlegirlproblem

When my mattress in a box showed up on my front porch, I struggled to get it in the door. I had to figure out how to get this 70lb box up the stairs then get the mattress out of the box and get the old mattress down two flights of stairs to store it in the basement. I consider myself to be a strong girl, but not that strong. In my current state, there was absolutely no way it was happening on my own. So call in the troops! Which was actually just Amy. #singlegirlproblem

Now every girl will be different, these are just some problems I’ve run into. Full disclosure, sometimes I don't even need help, but it's a good excuse to get some company over. Like when I ask Amy to come help me make butter tarts, iron while I sew or make a garden/patio in the backyard.

Moral of the story- Don’t be afraid to TRY. I just insulated my attic, something I was more than happy to pay someone to do….but WHY. It was so fricken simple (and really dirty). Youtube is a great education tool...just make sure you watch a few tutorials of the same task before committing. 

And for you not so single girls- if your single girlfriend calls you for help, go help her. She either genuinely needs help or just looking for your company! 

#singlegirlproblems

- Kate