Carpe Diem, For Reals.

Everyone has heard the quotes, "Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today," or "Carpe Diem." Many people claim that they live by these quotes. But do they really? 

Throughout my dating life, I've met all kinds of guys at different points in their life. Most were ready to settle down, a few (usually the ones I was interested in), weren't. All of these guys who weren't ready to settle down had the same reasons:: they had things to do and/or a world to explore first. They wanted to seize the day, their dreams, and opportunities presented before them. One wanted to wait for his kids to grow up first before he settled down, another wanted to pursue a musical career, and another just wanted to explore the world a little while longer. And because of these things, they were putting off having a serious relationship, getting married, and having a family. So here's my question, are they really seizing the day?

Carpe diem means seize the day. It means not to put off till tomorrow what you can do today. It means make the most of opportunities presented before you. It means to live each moment as if it's your last. It means to just live! But why for so many does it exclude falling in love and being in a relationship? Shouldn't that be a part of it? Why is it that so many people feel that once they are in a serious relationship or get married, their life ends. The fun ends. The adventure ends. Their dreams end. To me, that's when your life begins. Why wouldn't you want someone to explore the world with? Or someone to pursue your dreams with? Or someone to just share life with? Wouldn't it make it more meaningful?

I've said it once, and I'll say it again:: what good is life, your successes, your accomplishments, if you have no one to share them with?

That's something I miss so much, and look forward to having again, forever.

So here's what I say: Seize the day, every day. Don't pass up any opportunities because you might not get another chance, and that includes falling in love.