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Archive for August, 2009

I Didn’t Think Blind Dates Existed Anymore

Going on the Show
When Holidate came to cast in Charlotte not only did I get e-mails about the show from my girlfriends, but someone actually sent in my information stating they felt like they were “filling in a national classified ad for me.” Well, considering I’ve made a living writing about my love life (or [...]

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Winning Over the Heart

Friends have always told me that the best way to meet a great guy is to be introduced by other friends.  Which does hold true since the guy has already been pre-screened and comes with a list of quality recommendations.  My ex-boyfriend and I met on a blind date set up by my cousin. I [...]

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

All I Can Do is Be Myself

My time in San Francisco came in perfect timing! I needed a Holiday and a “Breath of fresh Gentleman air!” It feels so long ago. I was so anxious to watch the show and step back into time and feel all that positive energy I was experiencing! I also had to [...]

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Tear Up Those Checklists

Prior to this experience I have been on two blind dates, but the first one I don’t count because it was through a youth group dating game that I played for Valentine’s Day and I got picked by the guy from behind a curtain. We were so young it was really silly, I mean who [...]

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

What Was There to Lose?

I typically don’t go out on blind dates. My friends have tried setting me up in the past and it has never worked out well. Although I know they have the best intentions, they seem to set me up with guys I maybe should date, rather than someone I am actually interested in [...]

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Absolutely Anything is Possible

I love meeting people, so blind dates are always exciting to me. Also, there’s no pressure in them because…if they don’t work out, you really didn’t have anything to do with them in the first place! My history with blind dates hasn’t been the greatest. I think the people who’ve set me up in the [...]

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

“Holidate” Gave Me a Friend for Life & a Lesson on Love

When my friend called to tell me about this new reality dating show called “Holidate” that was looking for successful, single women, I thought she was crazy. I am a journalist and a regional vice-president with Arbonne and had to protect my credibility. I couldn’t go on a reality dating show.
Once the producers explained to [...]

Thursday, August 6th, 2009