Love and Money

Rockin' the ring as usual!

I am trying to set up two great people right now cause I think they would be perfect for each other. One of them is hesitate because out of all things... the other person is way successful and has defiantly been blessed with an abundance of material things. I would have never though this would be an issue.

I talked to my mom about it 'cause for the life of I don't get it, what is wrong with being set up with someone who gets paid what they are worth? Artist types get so weird about money issues, they never think money is important, but complain about who they can't afford this and that. Oy vey!

Money does not automatically make people evil or materialistic. Rich folks need love to!

~Shoshi

It's Almost A Wrap!

Yesterday my friend, Adrienne, and I began to realize that the year of the soul mate is REALLY almost over. It's a wrap folks. Oy vey! We didn't know if we should panic or simply think that anything can happen in the next few days. Honestly, I am to tired of it all to think about it..though come New Year's eve it will be front and center if I don't have anyone to kiss. : O

While talking to Adrienne I did remember that I need to be incorporating "the pact". You may have heard of it. Speak to at least three different men during the day, even if they are strangers cause it increases your chances of meeting a man. There is truth in that. The more men I talk to the more men I attract. If you are finding it hard to meet men...I'm telling you incorporate the pact into your day and notice the difference.

Til next time,
~Shoshi

Clean House

I am getting ready to write my gratitude letter for 2008, so of course I am thinking about men.

I have cleaned house on all men to make way for new ones! LOut with all the old crap, in with the men. That also means I am done with my flirtatious dead end with the King of Queens.I think I have come to the conclusion that it isn't me he is interested, he just likes the attention.

There are three new men on the horizon. I'll call one D, the other A,then there's the comedian. As for D, it's complicated with him, but he is so into me and he is not being shy about it. He also sends me text messages in the middle of the day saying how beautiful I am. Now that I like! I just don't know if getting invloved with him would be a good thing.

As for A, he is artsy and hip. My interest is growing. The more I learn about him, the more I like. He may be a bit of a dog, I am trying to figure it out...and the comedian I met last night. He's a cutie pie! Tall just like I like him, witty, can hold a good conversation, but the question is, is he funny? There is nothing hotter than a an on top of his game. We exchanged info..let's see if he calls.

Brunch in Chelsea

Brunching in the city. Don't I look cute rockin' my singelringen!?!
The neighborhood may not have been ideal for a single woman to be picked up in, but you never know when love is gonna strike.

~Shoshi

Same 'Ole

Every time I feel like I am at a dead end with the King of Queens he does something to makes me feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel. I will spare you all the details, cause it the typical confusing stuff that men do. With him it is truly baby steps... but he is totally worth it!

I didn't sell the Reyes painting at the holiday sale I participated in. So, I have to as myself what should I do with it..give it to him or try to unload it another way.

I had quite a few men hit on me last week, but nothing to get excited about. I know that in 2008 I need to spend more time around men. Since my company is for women, I find myself always in the company of women. I gotta get some balance going...

I am launching an online radio show at the end of the this month called "Luscious Living". I want all my guests for February to be related to love, sexuality, singles, love coaches, etc. If there is a topic you want covered drop me a line.

Lusciously single,
Shoshi

Scott Baio gets hitched!

Scott Baio is no longer single.(http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20165221,00.html). This is really news?

Let me know when Dylan McDermott's divorce is final or if Josh breaks up with Fergie. Now that is news!

Lusciously single,
Shoshi
www.yolandashoshana.com

99% Love Rating

According to my Facebook horoscope, my love rating for the day is 99%. I'll believe it when I see it.

I think that it's time that I start from scratch when it comes to men. None of them are "manning up”. The only one worth anything is the King of Queens and I am beginning to think it may be a dead end. Not sure what to think.

The good news is that according to a recent study New York City is the place to be if you are single. There is a hot event on the 20th for Black and Latino singles. I may have to suck it up and go. Got to be in it to win it.

Singlicious,
~Shoshi

Reyes

Tonight as I was looking through my art work and I found a painting that I did for someone who was very special to me, his name was "Reyes". At one point I thought he was my soul mate. We had a connection that could not be denied.

I felt clear that he was the man that I wanted to spend my life with and the person I wanted with me on my life journey. A week after I felt this clarity, we had a huge argument and haven't talked since. It was a stupid fight and I honestly can't even remember what it was about.

My heart was broken, but I was forced to take a real good luck on what I want from my Mr.Right. While wonderful, Reyes was not the one. I never would have guessed that we would not be together, funny how the year has changed for me.Every once in a while I miss him, but what I miss is our friendship.

Sassy and single,
~Shoshi

I'm Smitten

I ran into Paul today and he said he was trying to hook up with me for the weekend. I had to let the brother know that I had things going on, so calling me on Friday to hook for the weekend was not okay. I still feel like he is up to something and that he may already have a girlfriend.

As for the King of Queens, every time I see him, my heart skips a beat. It is such an amazing feeling. I can't remember the last time I was this smitten with someone. Maybe it's all in my mind, maybe I am hyping this all up. He is just incredibly charming and so makes me laugh, but did I mention his dremay dimples? I simply couldn't get enough of him today (or any day for that matter..)

Only twenty eight more days left in 2007, this so called year of the soul mate. As Florida Evans said on Good Times, "Damn!, Damn! Damn!" Can I assume my soul mate is trapped under something heavy.

Lusciously single,
~Shoshi

You Can't Hurry Love

It has been a week, that is for sure.

Paul, the guy who I am suppose to have a lunch date with, FINALLY called me today. Instead of lunch he wanted to see what I was doing over the weekend. Don't men know that they are not suppose to call on Friday to see if a woman can fit them in over the weekend. As if I was waiting by the phone for him to call.

I did a little more love marketing today. I told a buddy of mine that I was looking of someone. His first response was that I didn't need anyone cause it would distract me from the career that I am building. I assured him that I am looking for someone who can come with me on my journey on the come up. As I talked to him, I got a slight feeling that he is a bit interested in me. While he is awesome there are so many reasons why we could never be. I will spare you all the details.

My friend Melissa tried to talk me into going to a singles event next week at AISH, some casino night. Can you say "oy vey". I do not have the stomach for a Jewish singles event at the moment. It is sad to say, but a Jewish singles event is my last resort.

The King of Queens is still the only one that makes my heart flutter. He simply does it for me. There are no word...(sigh)

As the Supremes sang..."you can't hurry love".....

Lusciously single,
~Shoshi
http://www.yolandashoshana.com/

Last Man on Earth

Every time I see the trailer for the movie, I Am Legend, all I keep thinking is.. a man that is as fine as that should not be left all by himself. Talk about needing a Singelringen. I would happily volunteer to be the last woman on earth!

~Shoshi

Can the Love Guru help?

I missed a free 60 minute teleclass by love guru Blaire Allison (http://www.marryblaire.com/) tonight. The class was suppose to show me how to get rid of frustrations and fears when it comes to dating I am not one for all the lame classes out there for singles, but what Blaire was going to talk about sounded interesting. Hopefully she will offer it again soon!

As for men...Andre, the black Jewish guy, called again. I may give him a call back, he deserves a chance for his effort. The only guy that I am into at the moment is the King of Queens. He's not stepping up so I have to keep the options open. I try and put him in the back of my mind, but he always does something that gets me all hot and bothered.

It's the year of the soulmate, should I be concerned that it is almost over?

Luscious single,

~Shoshi

Goy Boys and Stilettos!

I had brunch with the fabulous filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman (http://www.nancyschwartzman.com/)yesterday. She has found the love of her life, so she is on the look out for her friends. I put my order in with her, though I find that I don't necessarily have a type. I have a weakness for tall, Latin, and goy boys... but I truly am an equal opportunity lover. Fine is fine!

I have realized that this whole looking for love business is like branding and pr. You have to advertise and let everyone know that you are looking. Oy vey, it is exhausting. But truth be told I would much rather have all my fabulous peeps being on the look for me than doing it myself! How do serial daters do it!?!?!

Speaking of adverting. There is a Singelringen event coming up in Los Angeles. It sounds like a whole lot of fun and supports a great cause. ~Shoshi

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Singelringen and Hello Stiletto Ring in the Holidays with LA 'Shoe Party' and Shoe Drive

Singelringen, the Swedish ring for singles, is ringing in the holidays in L.A. by introducing the Hello Stiletto Shoe Club, a free social networking club for shoe lovers, to west coast footwear enthusiasts. The two will host the event of the season for shoe lovers - a 'Shoe Party' featuring fashion bloggers, stylists, and other personalities, as well as single life authors Bella DePaulo, Jane Ganahl, Nina Foxx and T. Murray; plus a 'Stiletto Walk-Off' presided over by a panel of fashion experts including Lauren Messiah aka "Fashion Kitty." All attendees are invited to compete for prizes and the title of 'best in shoe.' The party takes place Wednesday evening, December 5th from 7-10pm at Zu Robata, THE hot new Japanese fusion tapas bar and shochu lounge located at 12217 Wilshire Boulevard (Bundy), 310-571-1920.

By wearing your most fabulous footwear to the event, you'll be amongst well-heeled men and women helping those in transition. The admission charge is a minimum of one pair of new or gently worn women's or men's career (dress) shoes to support Working Wardrobes, a local nonprofit organization that assists men and women in crises re-enter the workforce through wardrobing and career development.

A cash bar will be available and anyone wearing a Singelringen will get a free Zu Stiletto cocktail. A limited number of fabulous door prizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsors include Elixir Tonics and Teas, Extend Fertility, Insolia, J Records, nubar NailLacquers, Shoebby Personal Clear Shoeboxes, Singelringen and Sofft Shoe Company.

To attend RSVP by December 1st to melissa-la@shoeclub.us
Please cc your RSVP to Linda.Sherman@couragegroup.com

Singelringen @ the Macy's Day Parade

Today started off splendidly! I went to watch the parade from the deck of the Avenue A Razofish office on 40th Street( www.avenuea-razorfish.com/enterprisesolutions). It was a friend of a friend hook up. We had a nice spread of breads and nutella (you can't go to a parade without nutella). I showed off my Singelringen to my friend, Disco, so of course we started talking about men. I got after Disco for not putting herself out in the market enough and told her she needed to attempt to meet more men. Though I heard her when she said she was busy not to mention emotionally drained. She was preaching to the choir with that.

Since I was in such a swanky office, I thought I would ask if there were any cute single men who worked there. The answer was "YES" and she said she would introduce them to Disco and me. A happy hour will be planned. Nice! Creative cuties, just my type. From the look and personality of some of the men who came out on the deck, there is a possibility for me to meet someone interesting. I always find it hard to find someone who really peaks my interest.I have been told that I am picky. I say that I am selective, but shouldn't I be?

Lusciously single,

Shoshi

The King of Queens

Oh love..

I finally figured out what to call the man who takes my breathe away...The King of Queens. He's a total Queens boy (with the NYC accent, that I LOVE).

Yesterday morning the King and I had a long moment of gazing at each other. It rocks my world when he looks at me the way that he does. I am not sure what is going on in his head. He is a cancer and they are soooo hard to read and they do not open up much ( sigh). Later on in the day someone gave me a birthday card and inside was a photo that she had taken of me and the King. I look tiny next to him since he's a tall guy and I am 5'0" ( and loving it!). I crave my men tall..

The lunch date I was suppose with Paul didn't happen. I saw him and he was acting all coy. He called out to me and EXPECTED me to walk over to him. Not! I so don't have time for bs, he missed his chance. I think what may be up is, he may not be single and he is trying to be sneaky..just the feeling I keep getting when I see him.

A nice guy named Luc gave me his number today. I was taken by surprise. He told me that he wanted to tell me something, but he was to nervous..I may call him, I haven't decided. I have never thought of him in a romantic way...though he smelled fabulous today which totally turned me on. Nothing like a man that smells delicious. Not to mention that he speaks French. Meow!

Lusciously single,

~Shoshi

Single in Gotham

Yesterday my friend and I got into a discussion about men in NYC. She thinks men in NYC are unavailable, I totally disagree. Yes, it is a different experience dating in Gotham, but just because a woman has not found the one, I don't think all the blame should be put on men. Of course men have more option in NYC, but so do women.

It take two to tango and serious self exploration to get a grasp on why one keeps attracting the same type of people. The laws of attraction can't denied, you attract what you put out. Period. So, if a woman/men thinks that the opposite sex is not available then they will not be.

I did not call the Latin Jewish guy back. I think to much time passed, now I could care less about him. Still waiting on my lunch date. And as for the guy who takes my breathe away ( I really need to figure out what to call him don't I?)...it is not clear what is happening so I will not comment until I figure it out myself.

Lusciously single, ~Shoshi

He Called....

Just got a phone call from a Latin Jewish guy that I met two weeks ago as I was leaving a nightclub. Though he could be black, I had two glasses of wine so I may not remember clearly. The man ran outside after me. He told me that he had noticed me, but he thought I was with the guy I was talking to all night (the guy in question was the guy that takes my breathe away) . I thought the man wasn't gonna call. Why is it that men "finally" call after we have forgotten all about them. Oy vey!

~Shoshi

Simply chillin'

I am to exhausted today to drop anything like it's hot. I will be sporting the sweats and no makeup look today. I'll wait to bring sexy back tomorrow. I expect I won't have to may peeps checking me out, but then again ever notice how when you don't look so good a really hot guy hits on you? Hmm...


~Shoshi

He Takes My Breathe Away

So today was interesting..

There was man who I adored, a week after I thought he HAD to be the one, we had a BIG blowout fight and we haven't spoken in months..today we made contact.It was nice. Our fight was so stupid, I don't even remember what it was about. This is a developing story...

On another note, there is a guy who I am very interested in..a delicious Latin guy who is sooo dreamy. Think: dark hair,long eye lashes, 6'2", charming.. My relationship with him is very Shakespearean..I use to hate him, now I want him. I thought he was just a cocky bastard,.... hot, but a bastard. Underneath it all, he is a mensch! There is something about him that simply does it for me. Today I let him know that he takes my breathe away...not something I normally do, but I felt the urge and I reacted.. while I think he had to know that I was interested, this is the first time I came right out and said so..

Let's see what happens, all in a day's work for a Singelringen chick in the city!

L'chaim to love,
Shoshi

Singelringen

I could not figure out what I get myself for my birthday ( November 22), then inspiration hit: the Singelringen! (www.singeringen.com)

When I first heard of the Singelringen I thought it was a clever idea. We single folks do need a way to shout out that we are on the market..what better way than a ring?!?!

Four days ago, I sauntered myself down to Hus on Christopher Street in NYC to take a look at the rings. A helpful and handsome Swedish guy helped me pick out my ring. If memory serves me correctly the ring comes in 4 sizes, I am a number 1. I didn't love it at first, but decided to get it anyway. As I walked away with my ring, he called out "enjoy your single time". Oh hell to the yes I will!

I don't know if my attitude changed after I bought the ring or what, but after I left the store I had men smiling at me and speaking to me as I walked in the streets. Today I got a lunch date...

I have been telling everyone about my new ring, cause now I LOVE it. I had to get use to the color (I tend to only wear black). When I mentioned to someone that I have had a little bit more male attention since I got the ring, we joked about how I should blog about my new adventures with the Singelringen.

Bada bing, bada boom, it's on...cause I'm Singelringen in the city!

Meow,
Shoshi
Luscious Lifestyle Diva
www.yolandashoshana.com