This single girl
14 Mar 2012 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories Tags: dating, life, love, The Single Life/Love Stories
is on a dating mission!! I’m going to line up dates left and right, I decided. Who cares if theyre goobers, or some have perfect 10 bodies and I’ll be super intimidated?? You just never know what kind of chemistry you might have until you try, right??? 🙂
My dating inner monologue…
05 Jan 2012 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories Tags: date, dating, love, The Single Life/Love Stories
Here’s an idea of what goes through my head while on a first date:
“Okay. Can’t be late. I cant have him thinking I’m one of those girls that doesnt respect him and shows up late. But I can’t be early because I want to be the one that walks in second. He should spot me walking in first. Not the other way around.”
“Oh there he is! Okay…shorter that what I expected. Damn….I shouldn’t have worn heels. Dammit why did I wear heels??!”
“Hug him… smile. Look gorgeous. Act natural and friendly…. wonder what he’s thinking of my outfit? Does he think I look hot or is he wishing he could run the other way right now? …He looks good. I could picture him as my future husband.”
“Okay we’re ordering drinks and dinner. Lord… what do I choose? Dont want to look like a lush. Should I go for wine? Wine says sophistication and class. Or should i get a beer? A beer will say “I’m a fun girl who likes sports and doesnt take life too seriously! Damn I’ll just order a vodka soda. That shows I can handle my booze but I watch my weight cause I order it with soda water. Perfect” ….
“Casual conversation time… dont allow any awkward pauses. Those are the worst. I need to make my life sound fun and interesting. When I mention my job is in accounting, make it sound way more exciting than it really is. Just by saying my job is in accounting he’ll think I’m smart and successful. Perfect! But he can’t think I’m more successful than him. Ego thing.”
“Oh gosh dinner has arrived. Glad my salad looks filling. I mean, I LOVE salads. Order them all the time. So filling. His steak looks amazing. I could go for a steak right now. Damn why didnt I order a steak??”
“Oooo second vodka soda is starting to kick it. I’m funny I’m charming… he is loving me. This is going SO well! Why do I stress about dating? It’s SO much fun!!”
“Oh crap bill has arrived. Should I do the reach for my wallet? Offer to pay half? I dont want him to think I’m expecting him to pick up the tab…even though I am. Then he’ll think I’m one of THOSE girls. High maintenance. Okay I’ll offer.”
“Yes! He paid the whole tab himself. Success!! This one is a keeper!! What a gentleman. Cant wait to tell the girls after he picked up the tab. They will be SO impressed.”
“Okay date is coming to an end. He offered to walk me to my car. Make sure to thank him for dinner once again and express what a wonderful time I had. I’m nervous. Crap I’m so nervous. What do I say now?? Did he think this went as well as I did? Is he going to try to kiss me goodnight? Oh gosh… he’s facing me. He’s leaning in. He kissed me!! Ahhhh! Trying not to show my excitement. Act natural. Act calm. Say goodbye and be on your merry way.”
“Well that date was a success. We’re practically boyfriend girlfriend now. I can’t wait to see him again. Wonder when I’ll hear from him again. I cant wait to tell my friends ALL about this!!”
That awkward moment…
05 Jan 2012 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories
You discover your ex boyfriend has a new girlfriend and you see their kissy pics on facebook. Gawd!!! Can we go back to life before Facebook??
That awkward moment…
31 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories
You’re out on a Friday night and all of a sudden you find yourself surrounded by your friends in couples paired off talking, and you realize just how alone you are.
30 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
I saw this article on Thought Catalog today. Soo funny and amusing. It makes me want to write up my own inner monologue about when I’m on a first date. Stay tuned…
What is your go to giddy song?
21 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in Taylor Swift, The Single Life/Love Stories Tags: avril lavigne, Taylor Swift
I dont know why…but mine has always been Avril Lavigne’s song “Things I’ll Never Say.” Since all the way back in high school in like 2003. You can listen to it HERE.
My current giddy song is Taylor Swift “Ours”. (Listen HERE) I know I know…another Taylor song. But I can’t help it. It is what it is.
Not that I’m giddy. Cause I’m not. I was just letting you know for fun.
Date #2
19 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories
It happend.
Tonight.
Boys are so funny. I haven’t had a boyfriend in so long I forgot about all the silly things you do when you hang out with boys. Like…watch stand up comedy.
For. Hours.
hahahah I mean, it’s amusing. I enjoy it. And it exposes me to some comedians I would have never even paid attention to before. But it’s such a guy thing. Too funny.
Let’s discuss…
15 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories
I went to the opening night of the musical “Fela” tonight. They had a live band on stage and one of the guitar players was absolutely GORGEOUS! (If you are into that older man, bad boy, musician, biceps, tan complexion thing.
I felt like we were both looking at each other the whole show ( I was in the 4th row ) but I can’t be quite sure. But he was so good looking I started imaging making babies with him and what our future together would look like.
I may or may not have run home after the show, looked for his name in the program, then googled the sh*t out of him. You can pretty much find anyone on earth if you search for them on the internet right? Well of course my luck…. NOTHING. He’s not anywhere to be found!!! I just dont understand! It’s so tragic!
Now my plan to facebook friend request him, say something charming, go to dinner, and soon be bf gf with him is all ruined! 😦
Date Night
06 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories Tags: date, love, The Single Life/Love Stories
Yes.. I’m sure you’ve all been wondering how my date went this last weekend. And I’m finally here to write about it.
I had NO idea what to expect because a) I haven’t been on a real date in years and b) he could have looked totally different than his online pictures. That’s the scariest part. Well…I walked into the restaurant, saw him right away and THANK GOD … he was cute and normal looking.
The date was pretty perfect. We had appetizers, we wine tasted, and we talked. There werent any awkward pauses or forced conversation…it just went smoothly.
It’s funny when you meet a guy and you’re on a date with him for the first time. I know I personally do a quick mental check list on what I see:
Hair – dorky, casual or hot? Hot
Pants- trying too hard, no sense of style, perfect, casual? Casual
Shirt- dressy, casual, too tight, no sense of style? Casual
Height-short, tall, good enough? Short
Personality- natural, goofy, dorky, douchey, innocent? Natural and goofy
Established in life- no, yes, getting there? Getting there
Face- attractive, not attractive, potential? Attractive
As you can see… most of my analyzing was positive. So we were off to a good start. The date lasted 4 1/2 hours and if I had to rate it I would say all in all it was about a 7. I could tell we had a lot in common but at the same time we were complete opposites. He laughed at my jokes (which I appreciate), he kept the conversation interesting, and he was sweet. He casually brought up other dates he had been on and he mentioned the word “calories” one too many times. But he did buy me a new drink that will be my new go to drink for awhile. Vodka soda with a splash of red bull. Yum!
The date ended beautifully and I felt great about it. Now let the games begin! Will he call? Will there be a second date? Should I call? What is he thinking? You know… #singlegirlproblems
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