Waldo's Guide to Being a Singular Sensation

[bbdoll]

Originally Posted by Waldo

You've got two options when you're single:

1. Sullen and Single
2. Singular Sensation

I'm working on #2 (shut it 'Dusa) and finding new and interesting ways to enjoy the single life.

Lesson number one: How To Dine Solo In Public

I actually honed this skill years ago when I began traveling for work. Now I can walk into any restaurant in any city in the world and proudly request a table for one with my head held high and a smile on my face.

It's easiest to accomplish this daunting task by bringing a magazine, a book or a journal. Bringing a laptop to "work" only makes you look like you're a workaholic (not that I would know ANYTHING about that!). This allows you to focus your attention on something other than "what are they thinking about me?"

Eventually you may find yourself able to just bring the book or journal and leave it closed on the table. It's kind of like a security blanket. It's just nice to have there. The bonus here is that you can start to pay attention to the people around you. My favorite part of this phase it that you pick up on conversations. I happen to make up entire histories for couples around me. Sometimes I blog about those stories. If I did this more regularly I'm certain I could write a best seller!

After this stage you might be able to move into the advanced stage where you seek out restaurants with "community tables" or dining bars where you can dine with others and open up opportunities to meet new people. Do not attempt this advanced maneuver if you are prone chewing with your mouth open or spitting when you talk. It's poor form and will only cause people to stare and whisper.

Whether you're hoping they are fleeting or not, enjoy your single days while you've got them.

I cant wait to see what #2 holds. Hmmmm Im new here so Im just peeking to all the threads. Im so glad I stumble on this one. YAY !!!

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by bbdoll

I cant wait to see what #2 holds. Hmmmm Im new here so Im just peeking to all the threads. Im so glad I stumble on this one. YAY !!!

DITTO on peeking perv.

[DapperButch]

I like this thread.

Where is Lesson #3?

[cuddlyfemme]

I never knew this thread was here...I like it. Guess I need to perv more!

[Strappie]

Dinning Alone??

OMG... I can hardly go to Mickey D's to dine alone! Hmmm I am certainly gonna have to force myself, baby steps. Funny thing is, I'm not shy around a group of friends. I will introduce myself to anyone just ask everyone that went to the Reunion. I made sure I introduced myself to everyone. So to dine alone shouldn't be that hard. After all I love to people watch!

This could be good.. lol

[msW8ing]

Dining single is actually another opportunity to meet new friends. I've met some very interesting people who were dining single as well. Not to mention the flirtation ratio when one dines single. Some of the wait staff/bartenders are quite fun. lol

[Starbuck]

When I was a single mother of a young child, I could always feel the eyes of others staring at me, well at least I thought they were, and it really bothered me. 17 years later I guess my maturity has taken over because I don't give two flips who's watching me eat. If i'm in a restaurant to eat, then that's what I'm gonna do! Worrying about what others think about me is the last thing on my mind!