cuddles

been thinking about cuddles lately. i suppose in connection to my last post, and just a general sense of--dare i utter the word--loneliness. yikes! i am content. i do single well, really really well. i have a full, enjoyable, free and exciting life. i connect with girlfriends almost daily and there are a few people that know me inside and out. i'm doing well for myself.
but. i am human, after all. i am a woman. i am a woman that longs for a good cuddle sometimes. i am not whining or hinting for kind words of encouragement ("oh, honey, someone will be so lucky to have you someday. it will happen when you least expect it"), or hoping that you will read this and set me up on a blind date.
i'm just me, today, and my strong independent thing i got going on is tired today. i've even noticed i am having a harder time sleeping lately, and it takes me longer and longer to get settled and fall asleep. i think part of that is just that it's taking longer for me to feel warm and safe and content in my OWN arms lately. doesn't sound as fun as being wrapped up in someone else's arms, like this picture. how fun and peaceful.
it's been nearly a year since i've had any real intimate cuddles. i think i'll fall asleep to alicia keys tonight, just seems like the right thing to do:)