There was an abundance of single women at the circus; all beautiful, intelligent and amazing. Most yogis I know are however single and seem to be quite happy that way. Anyway, we did loads of girlie-talk and there were quite a number of theories about getting the “RIGHT” man. Since coming home, I have been giving this some thought and figured, hey, what’s the harm in trying this out. Don't get be wrong, I am perfectly happy being single (not that I don't miss Tim, cos I do), but there is a certain freedom in single hood, that I am just starting to enjoy!
STEP- BY-STEP GUIDE
1. Write down all the qualities you want in a man. (Don’t be shy; be as specific as possible)
2. Ensure that you have all the qualities first (This gets tough….)
3. Put down the name of a man you know that already possess each quality (Sabine feels that knowing that the qualities already exist in people we know will make us feel less incomplete. I think it may be depressing….)
4. Put the paper in a circle of stones and offer it as a burning sacrifice to God.
5. Wait patiently for man in question will manifest himself...
I told Rachel about my THE LIST the other day and she scoffed at me! Told me to try internet dating instead! Now, where is the romance in that? Anyway, 1 bottle of Raki, 1 bottle of port and 1/2 a bottle of sherry later, I convinced her otherwise! We went to the park at the witch's hour, encircled our list in stones and burnt it ceremoniously........ So, all there is to do now is wait patiently!!!
By the way, if anyone fits the bill, we will be holding interviews in major cities around the world with a global jury (filled with very hot women!). And if you know of someone, there is a Referral Fee plus we promise to name our 1st born after you!
Elaine's MAN-LIST
- Yogi – meditates and does not kill flies!
- Gives amazing massages
- Artistically inclined in some way or other (I wanted a painter or sculptor but Rachel edited it out .....)
- Sportive – Triathlete or an athlete of some sort; Runs, cycles, climbs, skis or is passionate about some sport (bowling & golf do not count)
- Loves children – adores my boys and wants a gazillion children
- Is financially able to support the gazillion children (but not rich!)
- Loves and adores me; but isn’t going to put up with any of my crap (and definitely not for 13yrs before blowing up!)
- Spiritual – loves God but not necessarily into organised religion
- Has rhythm and likes to dance (especially the salsa! Or tango!)
- Anti-consumerism (has no clue who Paul Smith is and thinks Ferragamo is a type of cheese. OK, does not have to be completely swaku la!)
- Completely Apolitical
- Musical – can sing or at least play the guitar, drums or piano
- Loves food – can cook, eats healthy (vegetarian but feels that rules are made to be broken so is happy to indulge in a succulent wagyu steak once in a while!)
- Easy on the Environment– sorts his rubbish, walks rather than uses the car (but owns a car!)
- Adventurous and loves to travel – as comfortable at the Four Seasons as camping in the jungle!
- Well read – We can have different taste in books but he must love Gibran at least half as much as I do and be boy enough to appreciate the Alchemist!
- Is a family man – or at least understands that I need to be close to my family
- Exceptionally good in bed
- Has a strong value system – I know what they say about men not able to be monogamous, but still, I think fidelity is quite important!
- Has a beautiful voice, good conversationalist but not full of himself and does not talk incessantly.
- Preferably not Ang Moh, but I am not really racist, so I do not know why this is coming on the list ??
- Somewhat good-looking would be nice but must have a hot bod! (6 pack)
- A nice guy.
FYI, no one I have ever been out with comes remotely close to this!!
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2 comments:
In defence of poor me ( who did not realised that she would tell the whole world what I said!), I did not scoffed at Elaine's 'man-list'! I merely pointed out that one should be practical and realistic.. For eg, a painter, a musician, a sculpture with a 6 pack all rolled in one man hmmm ...... I suggested, not a lowering of her 'dreamn on' standards, but a compromise. I thought 'artistically inclined'
was such... there is never any pleasing Elaine.....
The Rachel that's always featured here in such bad light!
The RACHEL that is always featured on this blog is the much loved and much adored RACHEL THONG, sister to Daniel, neighbour, yoga-partner, dive-buddy, partner in crime on Daily Scoop expeditions and expensive Japanese dinners! Luv you to bits, RACH!
Elaine
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