All by myself: a single woman’s guide to having fun in a world built for couples
Tired of boring dates and bad company, Amy Wu decided to throw caution to the wind and enjoy activities by herself. After wine-tastings, hotel night, spas and other fun things, she wonders why she waited so long
Table for one, I told the server, who swiftly seated me. I thought I’d caught a lightning fast look of surprise when I said “one”. I was all decked out in my black heels and evening dress. “Are you waiting for someone? If so I can be on the lookout,” he said. “A friend might join me later,” I replied, with the emphasis on “might”.
The server’s question wasn’t a surprise. After all, it was a Friday evening, a classic date night, and this was the Carmel Mission Inn, the low key yet swanky Californian establishment owned by Clint Eastwood and located in one of the wealthiest spots in Monterey County.
After a half an hour of sipping a glass of pinot noir, the girlfriend who said she might join me arrived and we fell into lively conversation over mojitos and a generous buffet. We enjoyed a few ’80s tunes played by a live band and then she looked at her watch. “I should head back; where are you parked?” she asked.
