I’ve been told that men need to feel needed. So some clever ladies go out of their way to get them to do things for them. Miss Independent here hasn’t gone about things like that but hey, it hasn’t really worked out for me in the man department. Before I get back out there again after my break online, maybe I need to do things differently.
A good fisherman is prepared and ensures they have the right equipment.
Um, what? This is what comes up when you google smart fishing!
Okay, let’s get back on track.
To be successful fishing, you need all the right equipment.
To go fishing for a good man, you’ll need the right fishing tackle. I better get organised –
1. Comfortable heels
On one date we ended up walking around the city (it felt like for an hour) looking for Korean BBQ that didn’t have an hour long queue.
2. A clean house
When I catch the fish, I’ll need somewhere to put it.
3. A sexy top
My friends used to call it a 100% outfit- something that makes you feel confident and you would then have a 100% success rate of having a good night out.
4. A cheese knife for the perfect picnic date
Reminder- Don’t take the dog. Many a beach picnic destroyed.
5. Condoms- if it’s not on, it’s not on.
6. Fishing bod
I’m always picking on myself for not having the hottest body. We’ve got to be kind to ourselves. Just be confident. Confidence is sexy, they say.
7. A boat
Nooooo, but a “life raft” is useful. I try to have a friend I can confide in or get advise about dating experiences. We need to stay strong on our values and sometimes the online dating vortex can suck you in and spit out a different person. I find if I can have a laugh about it or get a girlfriend to help me say yes or no, it’s a lot easier to stay resilient.
8. Screen time
Just like kids may only be allowed 20 minutes screen time, I’m going to set myself some boundaries for adult screen time. You could ask yourself- How long do I want to spend swiping? How long will I chat to someone without meeting?
9. Lures
Would you be able to help me with my washing machine? What do I do when the taps are dripping?
Urgh, I hate that idea!
What about…
Hey I’ve got a spare ticket to see a comedian next week that my friend can’t make it to. Want to help me out and come along instead?
10. Bail out bucket
I need to ensure that I keep doing the things I enjoy, and have some social activities to keep me busy. I also think it’s a good idea to make a bucket list to go back to and have some future plans to look forward to.
I used to be able to list at least ten amazing, single women. There just wasn’t any amazing single men to set them up with. Today, it’s like the final frontier. Like 3:25am, before the lights come on at a nightclub…. people are finding someone to grab on to. As I approach my 38th birthday, I’m STILL SINGLE!
S.I.N.G.L.E
Sassy
Independent
Nice girls finish last?
Get amongst it
Lads and larrikins
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe- swipe right or left to say no!
My Life in the Ocean 