As we head into the New Year full of hope and anticipation to find out if this is “the year”, I’d like to take a moment to share a few of the most memorable dates my friends and I have had. I hope it brings a smile to your face as well as new ideas for great dates in 2012!
Picture being picked up in a Corvette (I can’t remember if it was yellow or red, none the less, it was totally awesome), a sunset filled with wine, laughs, incredible food, a fireplace, cozy cushions, and a cool breeze from the ocean. Sounds romantic right? After a wonderful dinner, imagine a lovely stroll in Laguna Beach with its destination spot being quaint bench overlooking the moonlight rocks of the Montage Resort. This was by far the best date of the year for me. I’m not saying that the others I went on I didn’t throughouly enjoy, but I’d have to say this date was hard to beat.
Barbie, obviously not a real name, had the best date of the year at the OC fair. Who doesn’t love fair food, games, rides that make you puke, and clowns? Aside from the clowns, I’d have to agree with Barbie! The good times rolled in during the photo booth session (guys, if you didn’t already know this, girls love to take pictures). The date got even better when they saw the worlds largest alligator! Barbie’s worst experience was the dreaded Match.com “you look nothing like your picture” date. Another unfortunate date was one that ended in a very messy, looking for your tonsils kind of kiss.
Ken’s most memorable date this year was an enjoyable stroll around Oceanside followed by a second date at a trendy wine bar. For sake of keeping this PG, I won’t get into why it stopped at two.
Baseball games are always a great date idea! One lucky lady this year got to enjoy an Angles game in the company of a tall, cute, well mannered man who not only purchased her beverage, but remembered what her favorite one was from their conversation in the car ride over to the stadium. Besides the thrill of getting to stare at men in baseball pants without judgment, this lady also got on the jumbo tron due to a fly ball landing in her lap! No joke!
Here’s a little tip for all single ladies; don’t unpack your baggage on a first date. Joe was set up by his friend who informed him that Kari was the “perfect girl”. With relentless table texting and constant chatter about herself, Joe soon realized that this date would not end well. One too many martinis sent Kari into an emotional tornado which then led her to unleash the beast known as TMI, too much information.
This year I’d say that my friends and I did a fantastic job of putting ourselves out there. We enjoyed the good, endured the bad, and faced the ugly. We tried new things like online dating, kept an open mind when our couple friends set us up, and learned what our deal breakers are. This New Years Eve, I’d like to remind singletons everywhere that it’s not about who you kiss at midnight; it’s about reflecting on the year, its ups and downs, successes and failures, loves and losses. So, pop that champagne, crack open that beer, and cheers to the New Year!
