Readers, all your talk about lining up hot dates for Valentine’s Day (yes, you, One-Woman Show!), and there are no two ways about it, I want one, too.
Yes, this holiday is cheesy and overdone, but I can’t remember the last time I went out on real, live date on Valentine’s Day.
I’ve been in retreat mode for months, holding onto the rope that keeps me inside. I’ve been working long hours after M goes to bed (editing one textbook after another), and then swallowing up at least one novel a week after I get into bed. I’m taking a bow for being compassionate with myself. I’ve seen a string of movies alone, I’ve collected fallen leaves with my kid, I’ve gone to a weekly yoga class.
And even though it’s raining, cold, and gray today, I want to see if I can line up a cozy, silly date for V-Day. Do you think I can?
When Valentine’s Day arrives, I don’t want to be eating sour hearts. The Israeli and I were done almost one year ago, and he’s still like a smudge on my subconscious blouse that I’m trying to rub out — but the harder I try, the worse the stain looks.
It’s time for me to move on — don’t you think?
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Yay! Yes! It’s time – get back out there! This time you will be smarter about it, having learned a very hard lesson with the Isreali. In the next few weeks leading up to V-Day – keep your eye out for single guys at the coffee shop, in the park – wherever. This is one of those rare opps for a great pick up line. Initiate a conversation about something in the environment. Then here’s the line you throw in:
“You’re adorable! Do you have a date for Valentine’s Day?” If his answer is “yes” – you say, “cool..see ya later.” If he says “no” – you’re in!
Men love being asked out! Gives you a total edge and boosts the odds of snagging him. Can’t guarantee anything but I can guarantee a guy won’t land on your doorstep. Go get ‘em!!!
Yes, it’s time, Rachel! Come to Madison and I promise I’ll fix you up!! xo, g
Ms. Single Mama: Just go right up to him and ask him out? Oh my– I think I might need to ask a couple of warm-up questions first! You’re brave.
Gail: Ah, thanks! I’ve heard about the cute college guys in Madison… Just kidding.
i think it is time to get out there… i wouldnt mind findind me a lil valentines date either… i think you should go for it … i am glad i read your blog on msn. N i plan on reading your book so thank you .
Sweetie, it’s time to move on, so go for it!
And even if we both end up emailing each other on Valentine’s Day after our kids are in bed after a boring evening at home, we’ll get what we’re looking for one day.
(It turns out I DO have my kids with me on Valentine’s Day itself, which maybe in a way is most fitting…but I’m still angling for that date on the 15th AND the 16th!!)