that the key to my heart is a guy’s ability to make me laugh.
I’ve realized…
07 May 2012 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories Tags: laugh, love, The Single Life/Love Stories
One Drink Date
27 Mar 2012 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories Tags: date, drinks, love, The Single Life/Love Stories
What are your thoughts on a first date that only lasts 1 drink?
I pretty much set it up as a failure. ha
In my opinion, if you’re getting to know someone, it should definitely last longer than 1 drink (1 hour). The sign that someone is interested and the date is going well is when the bartender comes around and asks if you’d like another round and the both of you say yes.
Now I’m not saying the two of you should get trashed and have 3-4 drinks and start taking shots. Two drinks… maaaaybe 3 …means things are looking up!
I was recently on a date that was going pretty well for a first date. Conversation was flowing and there was an attraction. The only 2 elements you need on a first date. We both sipped our glasses of wine slowly and talked and talked and talked. I could have chugged it back in 20 minutes but I appreciated the fact that we were both taking our time. haha
But…the guy soon pulled the “I just found out I have to get some work done tonight.” and I became aware that this was his cop out; A reason to end the date early. This date would only be lasting for one drink.
I respect that he played it as slighly as he could and that he paid 😉
But girls out there should just know, if the date only lasts an hour, he’s just not that into you.
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??? 🙂
05 Jan 2012 Leave a comment
This is so freaking funny. “Shit Single Girls Say”
So so true. I mean…I know I say this ish ALL the freaking time. It is spot on. hahhaha
Now they need to do a video of what girls with boyfriends say.
(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
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!!”
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…
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
04 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
Sometimes you come across a video that really breaks your heart. This is one of them. We live in a fucked up world. Where people are cruel to each other, people think they’re better than one another, and people will try to tear each other down. Why do we do it? I have no idea. Luckily… and I dont know why exactly… I grew up with love in my heart, not hate. And I will never ever understand when people are cruel to one another.
This kid in this video is so strong. So strong for being only in the 7th grade. I wish I could go to every school and every time I see a kid being bullied, just yell at them and shut them down. If we all stood up for one another, the bullying would stop. But instead we sit silent…letting people get away with this. It’s awful and sad and breaks my heart.
I just hope everyone out there who feels depressed or sad or alone realizes they arent alone, and things do get better and life will go on. There are too many beautiful things out there to be consumed by the evil. Never give up. Stay strong.
(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Single Girl Story
04 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories Tags: love, personal, The Single Life/Love Stories
Well here I am…getting all ready for my date. I’ve got one hour and 15 mins till it’s show time. So so so nervous. This is not normal. How do people do this on a regular basis? There’s a reason I only do this every 3 year years or so. lol
Let ya know how it goes…. fingers crossed!
01 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
by calabri2 in The Single Life/Love Stories Tags: date, love, personal, The Single Life/Love Stories
I may or may not be going on a date this Saturday. I may or may not be super nervous. I may or may not be jinxing myself because I always talk about this stuff way too soon and nothing comes of it. But it’s my Single Girl Blog!! A girl’s gotta write about it right??
Tess Explains It All 