I assume I am taking the lead role in this interlude, so it is up to me to plan "dates".
WHAT DO NORMAL PEOPLE DO ON DATES?!?!
I feel like my mind has been overtaken by Hollywood ideas of romance: endless $$ for activities, and infinite amounts of time. It can be discouraging if your life isn't Pinterest lovely...
As much as it pains me to say this, I will. "I am a normal person with limited time, patience, resources and planning capabilities.
That said, I refuse to be one of those "couples" who thinks they can maintain romance by just staring at each other.
So...I perused websites, read some blogs, watched some movies and have compiled a list of dates that I commit to executing within this blogging series, some inspired by my favorite romantic movies. They are not in a particular order of occurrence......
-go to a fancy( according to my budget) hotel for a night and order room service.
-take dancing lessons-The Wedding Planner
-go to a nice restaurant on a heavily populated day
-go to a movie
-go on a picnic in a public area
-walk along the Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville at sunset
-cook a meal full of "sex foods" and take a bath- Pretty Women
-take a cooking class- No Reservations
-watch a movie on the couch and drink something from a bottle.
-buy lingerie, wear it and go to bed
-eat spaghetti-Lady and the Tramp
-go stargazing in the cemetery-- A Walk To Remember
-read Love Sonnett XVII- Patch Adams
-stand in the "dirty book" section of a bookstore for at least 10 minutes and make a related purchase.
-complete a Bible Study aimed at new couples.
-go to a jewelry store and try on engagement rings- Sweet Home Alabama
I realize that some of these aren't normal and are a bit over the top....but won't they be fun?
Once this epic project/paper/poster is done, I will actively pursue myself... get ready!
Is there a fun date idea I missed? Do you have a suggestion?
--Leave me a date idea in a comment and be entered to win a Starbucks giftcard. But, more than 10 people have to participate or else it's a lamegame.
This picture totally applies to dating myself...Yep!
Share with someone special the place that makes you feel most yourself. Reflect on why that site is important to you while sipping on coffee and nibbling scones- Adapted from 500 Days of Summer
ReplyDeleteI approve of all of them except engagement ring shopping. "Dating" people don't do that. Ever.
ReplyDeleteYes I know...but I've always wanted to do that. Since I'm not expecting anyone to buy me one, I just thought it'd be fun. :)
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