Today’s task was to date myself (well, I did it last night as I could not wait when I saw the task. I even thought I might just have to do it every day). I have not dated in a while so I kind of forgot how. Thank god the book had instructions:
1. run a bubble bath – √ Went to Fred’s to the bubble bath section. I cannot believe how many varieties there are! Anything from liquid to weird powder balls (who knows what that is). I decided on Levander liquid one as I know how to make bubbles with that. Smelling like lavender and totally relaxed — check. Opee though was not as frilled and waited by the tub until I got out. I think he was skeptical of all the bubbles.
2. Crack open a bottle of champagne – √ Went to Trader’s for a bargain. Just like with bubble baths there were so many choices! I was not sure which one to get. If it’s expensive does it mean it is better? I never know as I drink a lot of cheap wine and it is just fine. So, Trader’s has a sommelier (fancy that!). Upon his advice, I settled on a mid-range. Let’s see what $9.99 gets you. I cracked the champagne while in the bath. There is nothing better than a refreshing cold drink to counteract the heat of bubbly water. It was good and I was glad I got two bottles. After all, I was treating myself, and generally, on a date, you have to drink a lot to relax especially if it’s a blind date.
3. Treat yourself to a candlelight dinner – √ First I had to make it while drinking the champagne. I decided on the steak and potatoes (is not the steak a part of a fancy romantic dinner? at least in the movies). There I ran into a hurdle. My fire detector is super sensitive and I forgot to close the door to it and run the fan above the pan where I was diligently frying the said steak. Needless to say, my neighbors certainly figured out I am cooking as I blasted them with the loud beeping sound (we all know what this annoyance sounds like). But I did not feel especially bad as their kid is stamping on my head every evening. I cooked each side for two minutes to get it rare (the best way to eat steak although some are scared of it. however, the undercook cow does not bite!). I even started a conversation with myself (isn’t it what you suppose to do on the dates?). The conversation ranged from complaining of ex-boyfriends to commenting on the weather.
4. Retire to bed – √ Of course after dinner and more champagne you would need your rest preferably for 12 hours. And the book said you never know what will happen (pervert). Instead, I had the weirdest dreams (I blame champagne). In my dream, I had a blind date after which the dude was chasing me all night long and I was trying to get away. Is it a sign to not blind date?
That concluded my lovely evening with myself. Definitely begs to repeat. It was a good one.
