Band-itis

This weekend, a girlfriend and I went out to see a live show.  It's one of my favourite things to do here in the city.  I love checking out new bands and discovering a new love for music every time I'm out.  You can literally find a venue every night of the week that's offering a show.  This is one of the amazing things about Toronto.  This is also how you can get a bad case of what my girlfriends and I like to call, Band-itis.

The band we saw on Friday night, we had seen once before.  You can't helped but get sucked into the lead singer's vocals.  Because of that, you start your day dreaming.  He's a lead singer with stage presence and a great voice...and he's right in front of you!  You get the happy excitement and you can't seem to pull your eyes off of the stage.  This is a case of Band-itis.

It doesn't have to be the lead singer.  If there's a relatively cute guy rocking out on stage, I can't help myself!  He may be the bassist or the drummer.  Heck, I've even had Band-itis once for a cello player.  A man with talent is appealing to every lady out there.  It means he's perfected something and committed the time to becoming better at his skill.  This is a plus in my eyes.  But, for a guy that has mastered a musical instrument, that's just hot!  A guy with such a passion for music and the bit of 'I'm in charge' badass-ness it brings, is what creates the Band-itis.  Next time your out at a show, get lost in the music.  Really enjoy the atmosphere and the band.  If the band is good, you'll feel their passion on stage.  That's when you'll feel the rush.

Now, some band mates are going to be unattainable, like the above mentioned vocalist, or may have a cult following that you won't be able to break through.  But keep in mind, your at a live show.  Everyone there has a love for live music.  I bet you that the guy sitting at the table next to yours, has at one time or another in his life, played the guitar.  If not, hopefully he'll start taking lessons!

Till next time

Welcome to MY dating world!

If you're young and single, you know what it's like to date in the city.  I love Toronto.  I've called Toronto my home for nearly a decade.  I love that there's so much to do in every pocket of the city.  I've moved a total of 7 times while living here and every neighbourhood has something new to offer.  It's hard to pinpoint a favourite.  I feel the same way about the men that have been in my life.

As I write this, I realize that the prowl that singledom brings is just like searching for a new apartment.  Once your bored or you need a new view from your bedroom window, you start the search again.  You feel like you need something shiny and new or at least a fresh coat of paint.  I've had some interesting years on the dating scene.  Some being filled with little flings and others being in committed long term relationships.  None of them really filled what I thought my needs were.  They each had something to offer, but not quite enough of what I really needed at the time. 

It isn't until you can narrow down your search and pinpoint the neighbourhood of your dreams. that you can decide where you really want to put down roots.  Over time, our lists get longer and our needs are more specific.  That right there is the problem.  It's way too hard to find that perfect man.  He's not posted on ViewIt, like the apartment down the street. 

Till next time