They mistook me for a new member and offered me coffee cake, which I didn't say no to because I have no sense or will power when it comes to food, so don't judge me!
Anyway, I soon found out that this “reading group” was actually an outlet for unsatisfied women who read trashy romance novels late at night and then get together twice a month to share fantasies about the leading men.
We were each required to give a five minute (blow-by-blow) monologue about our “ideal romantic gesture/situation”, complete with dramatic pauses and colorful embellishments.
More than a few of which (unoriginally) involved tall dark and handsome strangers meaning the short and pudgy fair-haired fellows didn't stand a chance.
I must say the group really opened my eyes to how impractical some romantic gestures can be such as:
1.
Candle lit dinners in a tent or on a boat – oh, the fire hazard!
2.
Surprise weekends without prior warning or packing – brings new meaning to “I
have nothing to wear”.3. Strangers that appear unannounced in the middle of the night – creepy and just down right rude!
4. Twelve-piece orchestras on private plane – really?
5. Scooped up onto horses and riding for days with no food or destination – why would this be a good idea?
6. Magically transported to medieval times with no modern day luxuries or creature comforts... uh, no!
How
about just keeping it simple?
I am a fan of escape but sometimes just some flowers, dinner and a new dress
would suffice.
Ella Roberts,
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