Playbook 101

Laksa is yummy but it doesn’t seem to agree with me. I’m at home now trying to calm my stomach while cursing myself for having Laksa as my first meal of the day. It’s not my typical Sunday lunch fare but the events that led me to Katong Laksa for my lunch was. It all started last night when I first noticed G saying hello to a friend of mine. G looks like a shorter version of Dennis Trillo. Google the name and you'll see why my interest was piqued. When his eyes focused on me, I put my game in play....

First Gear: The Eye Contact

Make an obvious double take, hold for 2-3 seconds, start a knowing smile, look down at/swirl drink, look back at subject while still smiling then take a sip of your drink. If he’s still staring, tip your head, raise the glass slightly as if making a toast. Well, go ahead and practice. Never fails.

Second Gear: Disappear

Make an excuse to go elsewhere in the bar. Either go to the loo, or have a ciggy, or plant yourself somewhere else to greet other friends. Oh yes, it pays to know other hi-hello people. Wait awhile then head back to where you were before. If he is paying attention, he would have made mental notes on where to find you later if you disappear again. Keep smiling.

Third Gear: Socialize

Talk to other people without looking too cozy. Have a chuckle. Make jokes. Flash your friendly smile to other people. This tells him that you’re approachable. Then look at him again, change your smile to a come hither one.

Fourth Gear: Reel In

Move around a bit to close the gap between you and your target. He’ll switch his place in your group so he can be next to you and someone drunk enough. Drunken antics of people are surefire openers…. He’ll definitely make a comment to strike up a conversation with you…

The rest is up to you.

G was a standard play. Youngish. Eager. Happy to get attention from someone he fancies.

He lives in the east where the popular Katong Laksa is. Hence, the mild tummy ache this afternoon.

Happy SAD!

While saying hello's, howarya's and Happy Valentine's Day left right and center at the usual crowded joints of DYMK and later Taboo, an inspired friend of mine came up and greeted me "Happy Single Awareness Day!"

How very apt! For singles like me, this day couldn't possibly make me even more aware of my single-ness. And I celebrated it with a bang!

To all the single ladies in the house - Happy SAD!!

Return of the King

... well, not exactly the King... but Frodo Baggins of previous posts is seriously making a comeback to the island to work.

And he told me he wants to take me out for dinners this time.

Bring it on.

There just might be new installments in my LOTR series.... Stories from the Shire :) Stay tuned!

Namaste - Ni Hao

I found myself having drinks with M at Em by the river. Very cute. Half Chinese-half Indian. Seems very smart and well sorted out. He tends to be a wee bit too swishy for my comfort though. But a flash of his gorgeous smile kept me planted on my seat.

The date was actually going smoothly. We were both making jokes, which means we were both nervous, and we would catch each other taking stolen glances, which means we were both attracted. I was letting my mind wander with thoughts like “Geez, he got the best of both gene pools. Lucky bastard! Lucky Me”, and “I wonder which half is Chinese and which is Indian, the mom or the dad? The top or the bottom?”, “I hope he doesn’t smell…” But my thought bubbles burst when he told me he actually just got into a long distance relationship a few days ago.

HUWAT?!?! Obviously in shock, I blurted out “So what are we doing here?!” He tried to rationalize by saying that he knew I wasn’t looking for anything serious and that we can be friends (with benefits). I kept silent while trying to decide to cut my losses or be naughty. After having a few drinks in me, I gave in to my naughty side and amped up the flirting. I see…. So he wants to play on the side… Let’s play… I may be rusty at this but it’s just like riding a bike…

Let the games begin…..

Push the Button

Once upon a cloudy Saturday, five friends decided to meet up at Sentosa Tanjong beach to chill-out, get boozy, and ogle at cuties by the beach. They came armed with a cooler filled with mixers, alcohol and chips. One of them came with his camera. With zoom lens.

The one with camera snapped away at the cute boys without caring if the he was noticed by the subjects or not. Most of the time, he wasn’t.... He would return to his friends after having his paparazzi fill to get his drink refilled and share his picture bounty to the rest of his group.

Little did he know that he will end up meeting one of his photo subjects… at a bar. A bar where he does care who notices…. Most of the time. But this time, he didn’t need his zoom lens to get a better view of the cutie. His subject, smiling directly at him, zoomed in for a close-up…and, at least for that night, they clicked.

They clicked all night, actually. They’re planning a reshoot....