Signs
I've come to the conclusion that the universe doesn't always mind it's own business. Instead it nags and pesters...dropping little hints, trying to nudge us in one direction versus another.
At lunch on Friday I somehow became entangled in the lunch discussion on internet dating and how I should really try it so I wouldn't be alone anymore. I raised an eyebrow and they (with their 24 years of wisdom and failed marriage each...might I add) informed me that since I was nearing the age of 29, finding a man was more important than ever.
The next day I joined my family at my parent's house for my brother Scott's 27th birthday. During the slicing of the cake my mother starts making cracks about my impending 29th, to which I roll my eyes and pretend not to hear her. My brother then makes the observation that there are no problems for guys getting older...no one makes an issue about it like they do with girls. Plus he's found that "more women dig him as he gets older." Ugh. Can I throw up now?
To wrap up my day I made a pit stop at the bookstore only find myself face to face with an author doing a book signing. His book: "Dating Strategies 101."
I turned around and walked out.
posted by Lindsey @ 6/26/2006 04:55:00 PM
32 Comments:
I can't remember the exact name of the book but if it wasn't that...it was something really close.
And if I wasn't clear...the nagging girls from the office were only 24 years old.
Hey is Scott single ;)
Yes but Scott is an asshole.
The universe is a nagging whore bitch. As is karma. Oh. I was a little angry just now :)
Internet dating ... I have one friend who loves it but it freaks me out. EEK!
Don't worry, Linny... given my social life, I'll always be here for you.
It's not a declaration of love, but hey, you're old.. you should take what you can get, lol!
I am 30 and still single! Have given up worrying about it. Being single and happy is a lot better than being "hitched" and miserable. Besides having "no social life" is great for getting heaps of stuff done.
so this book store
it's not the one with the dodgy lift is it?
as for finding someone...chill, there's plenty of time
you never know it might happen while you're over here!
Linny- 29 is not old and don't worry about a word anyone says. Live your life and it will happen when it's right. I work with a woman who's 32 and just getting married this year to a perfectly good guy. There's nothing wrong with her or him. Now if you've got no prospects in a year, then you might start to worry.
on a side note
i'm reading a book set in georgia, grant country i think, it's by karin slaughter (perfect name dontcha think?) anyway, it keeps making me think of you :)
AYAYAYAY!!!
DO THESE PEOPLE HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT!!!!
LEAVE LINNY ALONE DAMMIT!!!
:)
Have some big cross-Atlantic love... who needs young people.. and I bet the Dating Strategies author had to buy 'em in cheap with booze or blow-jobs. :-)
I bet you all the tea in China that you'll have men faliing over themselves to speak to you if/when you come over. Trust me.
As one who is pushing 29-1/2...there are worse things in life than still being single. Just think of all the "cars" you get to test drive before you park one in your garage!
poor girl, dont they know your better off being single with no drama from relationships or children or babies mammas...
anyhow, funny that my bday was sat too...and i turned 27 too...
keep your chin up doll ;)
Internet dating: I am not so lonely yet.
You don't need dating strategies. You need a new town.
And you don't need the internet, unless you want to meet people that way of course.
I have no interest in internet dating whatsoever. I've had friends who've done it...some have had success, others have not. But for me, right now that is just not the way to go.
Berly, you're right...I need a new town.
IB...maybe London in August will be a good town from me to practice in. :o)
By the way...Px and IB...will I be getting the cold shoulder over there because I'm American? I'm a real friendly girl so I hope not. :0(
now that is the irony found in my blog. 29 is damn young to me.
"I'm a real friendly girl"
I can't think of anything to add to that. :-D
It's everywere.
Dating strategies?
As if...
high five for leaving!
-cries self to sleep-
You really need to have a standard phrase you give people when they start in on you with this stuff. You get it far more than I ever have, or maybe I just don't notice.
May I suggest a phrase: "F off and mind your own Fing buisness" but say it with a smile :D
no cold shoulders from me
promise you a warm welcome and a decent pint
Does kind of seem like someone is trying to tell you something :-)
take it from a 25 year old, 24 year olds know nothing.
I say keep doing what your doing, last I checked we dont have expiration dates!
Live it up!
Yuck! I'm so sick of this imaginary deadline to be settled down. It's ridiculous.
And I bet that author is single, huh? Ironic.
Each person is so different from one another. Who can tell another person what kind of life to live or expectations they should have.
I have a very beautiful friend who is in her mid 40's who chooses to be single. She loves her life, she has many friends and enjoys it 'that way'.
People are different. No where is it written that you have to be married.
Enjoy life. :) Let the married ones suffer! mua ha ha!!!
Linny, I'd throw NYC into the ring as a prospect, but I wouldn't subject you to that.
Hey, didn't Mel Gibson chop off some fingers when something stuck its hand where it didn't belong in that movie Signs?
i'm so glad i did not go over there and heard what scott said. i would have been sick..
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