I had some fierce outfit post planned for today but when my “photographers” & I got together for dinner at DGS last night my entire plan went awry probably because we ended up downing more than the appropriate amount of cocktails & watched screaming goat videos that seem to be taking the internet by storm. We ordered another round, I was introduced to Snapchat, & I began discussing my hunt for the quintessential & witty DC dating column. I’ve recently been on my fair share of dates, some quite literally from the eternal depths of hell & others not quite as bad. Knowing all of this, full well, best friend #1, heretoforth known as Shorty McShortHair, urged me to start discussing my experiences in the dc dating pool & transition this here sparkle nation into a dating column not only because I’m one of the last single ladies in our group but also because my dating life could quite literally be an episode of Punk’d. While she made an interesting case, I laughed so furiously at the thought of me dishing out dating advice that I began to cry & half of my reuben fell out of my mouth. I’ll give you a second to fully enjoy that imagery…
But what if I didn’t give advice. What if I gushed about the awkward & unbearable encounters that I can only assume so many of us single ladies experience all too often…
We’re independent women. We’re mid-twenty-something hard asses with legitimate jobs, Refinery29 worthy one-bedroom apartments in the decent part of town, & fully loaded Smartrip cards. This city is our friggin’ oyster. So why haven’t we already changed the rules & really gotten after it?
District Sparkle is, & always will be fashion based. & now thanks so Shorty McShortHair I’m toying with the idea of introducing a series of posts discussing dating in the district that will most likely be called [dating in the district] or [we’re all going to die alone]. I still haven’t decided which I like more…What say you to this cocktail induced idea? I’m leaving this one up to the fancifuls that visit sparkle nation daily.
To dish or not to dish? That is the question.
First off! I love it. You are a brilliant writer, a beautiful, independent woman and a total catch. This combination can only lead to a narrative that I know will be nothing short of amazing. Secondly, having been in a long term relationship for all of my 20s only to find myself back ‘out there’ recently, I am eager to see how other woman like me get it done with class and sass. I really hope you do this!!! :)
xoxo
Kim
http://www.twopugsandanugget.com
I vote YES!
THIS IS A GREAT IDEA. I’m single too, and dating in DC is ridiculous. SHARE AWAY! :)
I think it’s a great idea! I have recently been back dating in the DC pool as well, and the experiences definitely make for some killer Gmail chains. I’m happy to hear I’m not the only one that feels that way! -Amanda
Just so you know, I laughed out loud at “we’re all going to die alone.”
I love this idea, Meaghan! I think a dating series would be the perfect addition to this fabulous blog of yours! Please do it!
Le duh, this is a no brainer. Bring on the boy stories! Maybe to keep fashion and dating in sync, not to be confused with n’sync, you could post your date night outfit WITH an accompany story. Either way, we would all be more than willing to see this evolution take place.
Yes! My girlfriends and I love sharing dating stories whether we’re single or not. Reading one more recap will be fun! – J
Yes, of course, no brainer, most definitely, this must happen.
Yes, please dish! Coming from a DC single myself I would love to read a dating column and I’m sure I can relate to your experiences!
Bwah ha ha! I like both titles, but We’re All Going to Die Alone… I really kind of love it. I would read that!
~Lori
Great idea Meghann! You should read the book ‘The Science of Single’ by Rachel Machacek as she documents a year’s worth of time of dating in Washington DC. Her approach, the spots she chose to go on her dates and the mediums in which she met her dates is witty, interesting and good research if you’re looking to go down this path with your blog. Good luck!
I really loved this idea when I read about it, so I have come back to tell you that I really hope you decide to go ahead and do it! It could still contain a fashion angle. I don’t remember what I did 2 days ago, but I have this uncanny ability to remember my outfits when I wear them. If you have a memory for your clothes, you could always post pictures of the outfit you wore during past dates. This could serve as fashion inspiration for all of us single women who are standing in front of our closets right before we go on yet ANOTHER first date and have no idea what to wear. And no contest as to the name of this new column because dating is truly awful in DC and we are all going to die alone if we stay here! ;) I love it, I think you should definitely do it.
Shelby
http://www.shellbcheri.com