We could go out.

So, do we sit behind the computer, laughing at the guys' profiles but still hoping for "the one" to shine through? Or do we go out in public, brave our fears, and check out the options at a Singles Event? It's an interesting trade-off. Sitting online, we can learn things about the guy just by reading his profile, things like job (and income), likes and dislikes, and maybe a glimpse of his personality. But the profile might not be who the guy really is, but who he wants to be or who he thinks will attract the women. And, after some emails, we may never get to meet him, as he moves on to read the zillion other women's profiles. Meeting a guy in person, we don't know much about him, but we learn alot about him with even a short conversation. Is he interesting or amusing or smart or none of the above? And, of course, there's that chemistry thing, that spark we feel when we begin to connect.

For those of you wanting and willing to be "out there," here's a few upcoming events. It could be fun experience and maybe that special guy will be right there, waiting for you to smile at him!

1) partiesbydottie@yahoo.com - A few of us have been to one of her parties and were particularly unimpressed, but these new parties sound like fun. She hosts one in her home in Redondo Beach and another at Aphrodesiac (formerly Lunaria's), an "upscale" restaurant/night club in LA.

2)laparties@lockandkeyevents.com - I haven't been to one of these, but I hear that the guys get a key and the ladies a lock and this is supposed to get the crowd mixing. There's a Vegas in LA event with casino, auction, and DJ. And there's an End of Summer Grand Opening of Club 705 in HErmosa Beach with mixers and dancing.

3) supersinglesmixers.com - This is Rookie MacPherson's group, hosting dances and parties, but this is an offer to attend a TV taping and party afterwards. Remember, a few of us went to one of her dances in Pasadena, but no one got near us because we stayed together and didn't have Rori's advice yet to stand alone and seem more available to the guys.

4) And then there's Leon's. He hosts discussion groups in his home, those crazy sessions during which the speakers just opens his or her mouth and the guys in the group start arguing about the topic. And look out for that young guy who attends to prey on older women. This one is a Saturday Night Mixer (August 26th) - call 818-986-9899 for info and to RSVP.


None of the events sound like a day at Disneyland, but then we do have to kiss all those frogs before we find the Prince. Maybe it's time to take the plunge and show up. Couldn't hurt. Might be fun. We could meet someone.