How to Date Me, Myself, and I

Originally published on 08/19/2008 - 8:57 p.m. GMT

Here it is again, Monday morning, approximately 8:30 am, your buns have just warmed the company’s poly-fiber swivel chair, you gaze at their computer, cup the sides of your face as if prepping it for one of grandma’s legendary soggy kisses, and just as you reach for that over priced mocha latte - it hits you, “Did I leave the curlers on?”

This is a sign - the one that flashes, “What about me?” It’s time to take care of ourselves ladies. It’s time to break that boring weekly routine of sad Monday’s, almost end of the week Wednesday’s, the “Oh it’s the weekend” Friday’s only to be let down on early soccer practice Saturday’s, daughter’s first date Saturday night, my husband wants Sunday morning breakfast, “Oh we missed Sunday service again?”, “Don’t fight with your sister”, “Walk the dog”, BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! “It’s Monday already?”

The day has finally come when we as women must date ourselves. Yes, that’s right, date ourselves. I’m not talking about your thirty minute mani or pedi in between lunch breaks or the occasional glass of champagne while bathing. I mean a real date.

Here’s how it goes….

Call your cell from an outside line to ask for a date.

“Hey Kathy, it’s Me. Just wanted to know if you had a few moments this week to maybe hang out with Myself and I? We can catch a movie and grab some dinner. I know you’re tired but I could really use a break. Call Me back.”

It’s something rather invigorating about hearing your own voice at the other end rather than that of your husband, the kids, your boss, or the neighbor complaining about your dog and their hydrangeas.

Call your cell back and leave the following message, “Hey Me, it’s Kathy (name substitution). I’d love to go out. I’ll get everything together. It’ll be just like old times. See you soon.”

As a result, after work on Wednesday or Friday, take yourself to the movies. Buy popcorn and get extra butter. Purchase a large slushy and mix them. In fact, buy all your favorite goodies even if you don’t consume them all. Sit right in the middle of the theatre and smile.

Remember, silence is golden, so for once, cut off that cell phone, pager, Blackberry, house arrest bracelet or whatever device it is that keeps you away from you. You’ll find this freedom refreshing, peaceful, and 100% enjoyable.

Finally, go to a nice dinner. SPLURGE. It’s okay! Forget the salad and order the steak or pasta. You’ll burn those calories and carbs off the minute you hit your front door. Ask for a large booth or small table with a window view and breathe. Really, breathe!

When the waiter ask, “Will you be dining alone.” Simply smile and reply, “Not at all, it’s Me, Myself, and I.”

Leave your comments below to tell me how it went for you.

© 2008. This article was excerpted with permission from Kandace Bowens. Permission to reprint is granted by the author. All reprints must state, “Reprinted with permission by Kandace Bowens. Originally published in www.WomensOnlineMagazine.com, August 2008.”

About the Author:
Kandace is a graduate of Penn State University where she received a BA in English with a focus in Sociology. She is the proud owner of IKandi Beauty & Spa and IKandi Consulting & Event Planning, both Florida based corporations. She currently resides in Chicago with her fiancé.

DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions reflected in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect on the publisher, editor, or editorial staff of Women’s Online Magazine. This article has been written and reviewed by the author. Any errors should be brought to the attention of the author.

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