I have come to the conclusion that I am most definitely like a fine wine....getting better with age! I say this because I believe it to be the reason why a certain phrase is becoming so familiar to me. "I can’t believe you’re still single!” has been heard in my presence on more than one occasion. Now I don't really mind hearing it...it's flattering, don't you think? But why does the fact that I don’t
have a partner seem so strange? Have you seen the single men out there?? I would think twice about leaving your man just yet. Seriously, the dating world is not like the wine stores. If only I could go to the Italian section and pick out a nice Malbec with a spicy flavour and woodsy undertones with hint of chocolate that would be velvety on my palate. Ahhh..if only it were that easy.
Yes, I am single. I am in my forties (shhh, don't tell..everyone thinks I'm still 29) and fairly fit, funny and obviously fabulous. Yet, strangely, unattached. I have a wonderful array of friends. Some single, some not. My single friends consist mainly of other fabulous, single women like myself. Very few single men friends. Hmmmm….perhaps if I knew some single men then we might become friends…and then maybe I wouldn’t be single anymore. Should I start wearing a wedding ring? After all, aren’t married women more attractive?My sister suggested speed-dating. How much can you learn about a person in 2 minutes? From experience I already know that a really handsome man can open his mouth and become extremely unattractive. And an average looking guy can become gorgeous because of his excellent personality. But sometimes you have to say 'what the heck' and just try something a little different. After all, everyone knows that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results. So while I was out shopping for a bottle of wine, I did just that...I tried something different. I must admit, the name was the entire reason for the purchase. Who could resist a wine called Screw It? It was inexpensive (read: very cheap...only $8.99). It was a shiraz and it was from BC. A local wine with a catchy name! With no expectations of greatness, I thought it tasted just fine for Friday night happy hour. I would definitely buy it again. Perhaps if I am lucky enough to find a handsome fella to share a bottle with then I'd be able to have my wine and drink it too! For now I'm going to sit down with my (slightly more expensive) bottle of Lindemans Bin 55, a Cabernet-Shiraz that, with its dark, fruity flavour, is full and tasty. I shall pour a glass for myself and most likely a good girlfriend or two....nary a male in sight at the moment. I will enjoy the company of friends and show them that although I'm single, I'm still fabulous ;-)
Cheers!
Yes, I am single. I am in my forties (shhh, don't tell..everyone thinks I'm still 29) and fairly fit, funny and obviously fabulous. Yet, strangely, unattached. I have a wonderful array of friends. Some single, some not. My single friends consist mainly of other fabulous, single women like myself. Very few single men friends. Hmmmm….perhaps if I knew some single men then we might become friends…and then maybe I wouldn’t be single anymore. Should I start wearing a wedding ring? After all, aren’t married women more attractive?My sister suggested speed-dating. How much can you learn about a person in 2 minutes? From experience I already know that a really handsome man can open his mouth and become extremely unattractive. And an average looking guy can become gorgeous because of his excellent personality. But sometimes you have to say 'what the heck' and just try something a little different. After all, everyone knows that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results. So while I was out shopping for a bottle of wine, I did just that...I tried something different. I must admit, the name was the entire reason for the purchase. Who could resist a wine called Screw It? It was inexpensive (read: very cheap...only $8.99). It was a shiraz and it was from BC. A local wine with a catchy name! With no expectations of greatness, I thought it tasted just fine for Friday night happy hour. I would definitely buy it again. Perhaps if I am lucky enough to find a handsome fella to share a bottle with then I'd be able to have my wine and drink it too! For now I'm going to sit down with my (slightly more expensive) bottle of Lindemans Bin 55, a Cabernet-Shiraz that, with its dark, fruity flavour, is full and tasty. I shall pour a glass for myself and most likely a good girlfriend or two....nary a male in sight at the moment. I will enjoy the company of friends and show them that although I'm single, I'm still fabulous ;-)
Cheers!
