I have been single for over 5 years. There we go, I’ve said it. It’s been a long wait, and to be honest with you, part of me wants to go to the nearest convent and sign myself in as a permanent member. I m a member of a dozen dating sites, I go speed-dating once a week, and I’ve even put an ad in the personals. While I still haven’t found the man of my dreams, I have had some fantastic, bizarre, upsetting and incredibly romantic dates.
My favorite still remains Mr B, who I met speed dating in Manhattan. We arranged to meet the following Saturday in Central Park, and my heart sung when I spotted him at our designated meeting place under one of the bridges. We then walked. And walked. And walked. Mr B knew a story about every single square yard of Central Park (he turned out to be a park ranger with a very good memory) and I’ve never spent a more fascinating afternoon, completely absorbed in the history and tales of Central Park.
While I wouldn’t recommend going out with Mr B again (long story), I would recommend tracking down the New York park ranger service, and ask for the information file on Central Park. It makes for fascinating reading, and will impress your next date!
