Let me introduce myself.
Hayley Mortimer, single 20-something living at home with my parents in Gloucestershire.
Before you groan and assume this column is going to be a platform for me to feel sorry for myself, I should say that I am quite happy just the way things are – for the time being any way.
Don't get me wrong, living with my parents isn't ideal and yes, being in a relationship is wonderful.
Having someone to share your life with can bring a lot of happiness, but that doesn't mean to say that the alternative has to be an unhappy one.
Being single is fun, bundles of fun. It's fun to go out with my friends and drink and flirt.
It's fun to watch back-to-back episodes of Breaking Bad on my own in my onesie munching on Kettle Chips while attempting to make my life look more exciting through the world of social media.
Now, I know that I am by no means the only single 20-something in the world but the message from popular culture and even family and friends is that I ought to be in a relationship.
Am I looking for a boyfriend?
Well, I'd guess that if you asked most women that question the majority would say 'no' because that's what single women are expected to say.
We don't want to look desperate because that would put men off.
And we make ourselves feel better by truly believing that the right man will come along when we least expect it – but that is utter rubbish.
The point is that I'm not going to put my life on hold while I wait for Mr Right. I'm enjoying my life, while keeping half an eye out for someone who might just fit nicely into it.
Each week I will share my musings with you, from dating and relationships to friends and family.
There will be laughs and there will be tears and if you don't like it, then don't read it.
Welcome to my life in a column.Beckham: beautiful, likeable, watchable
DID you see David Beckham 'Into The Unknown' on BBC One this week?
No? Well you must be the only person in the country who missed it. But if you haven't got a clue what I'm talking about, allow me to enlighten you.
A bearded and bandana-ed Becks decides to take a little trip on his motorbike to Brazil, through the Amazon rainforests, with his pals to 'find himself'.
The film worked best as an inside look at what it must be like to be globally famous, but the moments of self-pity about his lack of freedom are unlikely to create much sympathy.
However, if there has ever been a show as ridiculously gripping for both men and women it is this one.
For every 'Sir Alex was like a dad to me' comment, there is Becks whipping his top off, it's a win-win combination.
He is beautiful, likeable and completely watchable.What an experience the TT was
LAST week I went to the Isle of Man TT races and what an experience that was.
I was one of around 35,000 fans who visited the island during the festival fortnight to watch "the greatest racing event in the world".
There is certainly a temptation towards a man in leather but I don't think I would be able to date a competitor.
I have so much respect for the wives and girlfriends who let their loved ones race in this event.
The Isle of Man TT is thought to be one of the most dangerous events in the world, with competitors reaching speeds of around 200mph. It has claimed the lives of more than 200 riders.
I found it difficult watching my friend participate in the race and there was an overwhelming sense of relief when he returned safe and unharmed.
But it is a fantastic event that I am sure I will go along to again.
