Group therapy in a blog.
Let the Games Begin: “Surfing for a Sweetheart”
There are endless sources of stress for a single person during the holiday season. Most of them center on the annual rite of passage known as “Determining What You’re Doing For New Year’s.” For years, this question has plagued me–seldom do I have a satisfying answer when the question is asked.
Occasionally I’ve thrown parties, which has been great, but stressful; other times, my friends have thrown parties, which have been great, except I drink too much and then have to stumble home. But on the whole, the “do you have a date” thing was so annoying that I was really glad to be going to Israel over New Year’s this year. I could evade the question and the event entirely! In fact, I could even pretend that we were still in the old year, if I wanted to!
But then I read this. A Miami Herald columnist is writing about her quest for a date by Valentine’s Day. That’s right–skip the December dilemma and head straight for the February FUBAR. Because in case you’ve decided New Year’s is stupid, this column will be here to remind you that Valentine’s Day is coming, and God help you, you’ll need a date for that too.
Aside from an initial “oh great, I have to worry about February 14th, too?”, I wish her luck. But more than that, I hope she stumbles across some essential truths that make it easier for the rest of us to date, or that she at least experiences some funny stories that she’s able to share with the class. But I have to say I’m skeptical. But if this quest does succeed, maybe one of us at JDA will do an online blog challenge like she is…it’ll be like The Biggest Loser, but with dates instead of weights, and online instead of prime time.
I’m raffling off an all expense paid trip to Tom Jomes at the MGM Grand in Vegas for V-day for anyone who wants to deal with my hormanal frenzy after the show. Simply send accurate picture and email address to 2chutzpah@optonline.net. Drawing to be held Jan. 14th.
No joke, we 42 year olds have to be extra creative to get a date on that day! Good thing it’s really only for Pagans and those who are capable of eating an entire pound of chocolate in a single sitting.
new email: chutzpah1@optonline.net
and that’s “Jones” and “hormonal”
Oh please do reality tv style dating blogging! Fun for all. (Or at least…us.)
I’ll be away for New Year’s too, and I’m beyond thrilled. As to Valentine’s Day? What is it besides a special prix fixe that you have to reserve 2 months in advance and some chocolate? I’ve only been single for a month so far, and have spent the past 5 Valentine’s Days with a boyfriend. (And yes, the dinners are nice.) But am I naive in looking forward to spending Valentine’s Day with my girlfriends?
Cute Jewish,
Not naive, just stupid. They will all be out with whatever Neanderthal they can find that night. Feel free to enter my raffle.
I had more thoughts on the general topic, but they’ll have to wait a bit. But just for the Chutzpah contest I can add something. I’ve got no current picture available. (No, really). The last real good picture I took where I was really enjoying myself was with an ex-Governor, and we were looking pretty silly in it. (The local paper even refused to run it. Again, nothing illegal, just silly). So pull out your funny pages (yes, the one serious failing of the NYT for many, many decades now, but still), and just imagine…
Picture the masculine profile of Grover Cleveland (w/o the ‘stash), with the emotional intensity and physique of Dagwood’s Mr. Dithers, but also the serious minded depth of empathy of Ziggy and occasionally the tormented soul of Charlie Brown. Add the geographical inconvenience of Snuffy Smith and Al Capp, and the brilliantly funny scary incoherence of Milo or Charles Addams of you’ve almost arrived. Still I prefer Tony Bennett to Tom Jones, but I’ve never actually been close to a hormonal frenzy triggered by mere music, (well not since those drug induced orgies of some decades back), and would possibly like to document the scene for umm science. Yeah, that’s the ticket.
Of course this would all be done remotely in keeping with clinical protocols. A favorable response will be accompanied with some more details of the clinical research protocols. [http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/research/surveylinks.html]
But seriously we wish you luck Chutzpah. It’s a really tought date night, and always has been, even for the married folks. Cheers & Good Luck! ‘VJ’
Cute idea. I think you could auction it on Ebay, put it into a few categories.
I would respond but you will probably call the cops.
As far as stress being more for singles, I don’t think this is accurate. Stress is something that is unhealthy, and that alot of people have. It is important to deal w/ it other wise it can cause serious health problems.
There are many ways to deal w/ this but first I would reccomend having a neuo-physical test to determine if you are in need of therapy WITH medication. Many of us, hear about some med, so we get our Dr. to proscribe. W.out therapy this is a mistake.
I believe there are also dating coaches out there I would reccomend that.
It would be helpful if you could describe an actual date and what is irritating you to such an extent.
Good luck in Israel, I wish I could join you,
SR
I don’t mind not having a date for V Day…I get more disappointed about the New Years Eve kiss.
No New Years Eve kiss for me and no Valentine date either. I have never had either.
Yeah I sure miss hot sexy kissing. Been married too long. I am getting out.
I am looking for a new wife.
Because I don’t want to be single. I want to hop back onto the merry go round.
Email me, lets chat.
Actually folks, Vegas on my own with TJ is sounding better and better (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas).
As for the New Year’s kiss…have your own form Hershey’s…it’s just as satisfying.
As for Pagan Cupid Day…please check out http://www.vday.org which is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.
And Cute Jewess, why would you possibly expect your single girlfriends to be there for you in your lonliness when you’ve been busy with your so called “boyfriends” for the past 5 years. You’ve got to act like a friend to recieve friendship in return.
Peace and kisses,
C
More really good and funny cartoons passing as singles ads from the London review of Books are collected in a new book: ‘They Call Me Naughty Lola: Personal Ads from the London Review of Books’ (Hardcover)
by David Rose (Editor). Really fun sounding stuff, & very Brit. Heard on NPR. Cheers & Good Luck! ‘VJ’