Step 1. How to Date Yourself: A Naive Approach to Self Discovery.


Date yourself.

Sounds like a simple concept, right? It should be a rewarding time of self reflection and learning about one self. However, for those who know me, this is going to be painful and overall agonizing for everyone. The first few words from my friend, Sasha, were ' You're going to have a meltdown. Literally, you will melt down.' Naturally, the bullheadedness in me wants to rise up to the impossible challenge. 

Background: 
A couple months back, my 3.5 year disfunction ended when The Black Knight decided that he found the Golden Vagina aka the girl who is better than me.  Side note: I'm crass at times and unapologetically so. Also, these are PC nicknames. The ones that are actually used are not so kind. *cough* BoxTroll

Three FAQ people probably have about the Black Knight.
1) Is he black?: By no means in any sense of the word; below or above the belt. The nick name is play on of Lancelot aka the White Knight. One thing I will admit is that he is Coptic.
2) Did I convert for him? : I'm not sure of that answer, anymore; but this is my home and I'm here to stay.
3) Do I still love or care for him? : On the Christian level, yes. But, no. All the feelings of tenderness I have disappeared into nothingness. Now, I'm working to let go of my bitterness. My hope is that one day when I do see him, I will just smile like I do when meeting a stranger for the first time.

In any case, I digress from the whole subject matter. After reading a few articles and watching a bunch of Ted talks, I came to the conclusion that to self date doesn't mean you cut off people and dating. Rather, you become more selfish with your time and focus on knowing you. To be frank, I lost myself these past 3 years trying to be someone I thought would more date worthy. I need to find her, again. The girl with passion and thirst for life. So stay tuned. It should be funny or entertaining to read.

STEP 1: Do things you like on your own. 




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