Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Where have all the good men gone?

There seems to be a conspiracy for women in the singles scene, a mystery that not even Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes can solve. It’s the mystery of the “Good Man”. They say he exists, he’s been written about and sung about for years, surely not every Hollywood romantic comedy and Mills & Boonä novel can be wrong. Somewhere out there for every woman there has to be that “Tall, Dark and Handsome” hero, yet for many women they just can’t find that “good man”.

So what is a “Good man”? Like many things in life this definition is subjective. My simple definition is a man who is confident in himself enough to respect humanity and celebrate the beauty of life. There are many elements that can encompass this – honesty, kindness, passion that we cannot forget, but these lead onto subjective tastes and attitudes. He is a man who is proud in his own skin and with that pride carries his integrity on his sleeve. With this I propose that the “good men” are all around us! To be good is not just about being able to buy your partner the most expensive gifts or raiding Kew Gardens every evening for the perfect bouquet of flowers (although that helps! J ). Anyone can do those things in practice but in principal their hearts and minds are not true.

So where is this elusive “good man” if he does exist?

He is out there but he won’t come to you – you have to find each other. “That’s obvious!” I hear you cry. But honestly how often do you go out with a sexy, CONFIDENT smile on your face, proud of your beauty and exuding your love for life. I’m not talking about going clubbing or to bars with the hope of meeting a “half decent bloke” – I’m talking about going everywhere with the INTENTION of meeting your “good man”. There are so many barriers to that smile, that confidence, that beauty, that it’s a wonder any woman can walk out with her head held high – The bad hair days, the fat days, the memories of those bad experiences we had with those guys that haunt us each and every time we meet someone new… I know it’s hard to positive when there are just days you don’t feel like the beauty queen that you are or when you hear another story about a guy mistreating a lady. But give it some time, let go of all those internal barriers and be comfortable and sure that you are just right the way you are. With that the “good man” (based on the definition I outlined above) will attract each other.

All good things take time and in the mean time might I suggest that we start to celebrate all of our men! Men are absolutely FANTASTIC! Look around you in your community – the bus driver that gets you to destination (after working 10 hours on the same route), your GP (who tries his best to make you feel healthy despite NHS cuts), the fathers and grandfathers who make you feel like a princess. Not forgetting our great men through history: Nelson Mandela, Albert Einstein and Gandhi. Be open to finding your “good man”, he’s just around the corner and he’s searching for you too!


If you want to get out there more why not check out Sociality organised by StAR Events for new ways to meet those “good men”.


Ronke Lawal
StAR Events UK

Sunday, 26 April 2009

Katherine Bing - Author of SINGLEHOLIC - to speak at SOCIALITY

PRESS RELEASE 2nd April 2009
In shops from 16th April from Hansib Books
Absolutely one of a kind – a mixed race chick-lit comedy!
SINGLEHOLIC
by Katherine Bing

Finally, British women of all colours have a comic novel about their experience! (the excellent www.singleholic.com gives full details.)
London-set Singleholic tracks mixed-race Sarah’s search for a lover. Black guys, white guys…who makes the better husband? And who's better in bed? White men get into fights and puke in taxis. Black men buy BMWs and still live with their mothers.



Her black mother tries to persuade her that she should marry a white man like her father. Should she? Or is a black guy best?

Mixed-race 30-year-old Sarah is dumped by her Muslim boyfriend and finds herself single once again. Fed up with being alone, she gives herself one year to find a man. With the help of her friends, Sarah learns to alter her game with hilarious consequences.

Sarah’s dating spree is one of a kind, being multicultural. Sarah’s friends are also truly representative of London. Black journalist Jacquie, who is confidently single, and blonde Georgina who is happily married and pregnant, help to transform Sarah with hair cuts and g-strings.

Join Singleholic Sarah on a sassy Sex and the City multicultural dating spree across London. She goes from dancing through fountains at Somerset House to having a boogie in bars in Brixton.

Playing with racial stereotypes, Singleholic explores in a hilarious and racy way, all those things we think, but are too embarrassed to say. Sarah is a twenty-first-century heroine in multicultural, edgy London. Scuffles, thefts, mistaken-identity and penis size all have impact on Sarah’s love life.

Finally, British women of all colours have a comic novel which talks about their experience.


Author Katherine Bing was educated at Oxford and lives in London. She has been looking for a boyfriend for as long as she can remember.


Singleholic
by Katherine Bing
Hansib Books
ISBN: 978-1-906190-15-6
BINDING: Paperback
SIZE: 198mm x 129mm
PAGES: 296
MARKET:
Fiction, Black / Multicultural
interest
AVAILABLE: Worldwide
PUBLICATION:
16 April 2009
PRICE: £7.99

Friday, 24 April 2009

Des O'Connor to speak at Sociality - July 12th 2009


News Alert
Des O’Connor, The Professional Dating Coach & Specialist, Certified Life Coach has agreed to talk at the up and coming Sociality event.
Des recently appeared on GMTV on Lorraine Kelly’s show running a Dating event for a top Dating company and have been their dating coach by coaching their women on how to attract the men in their life. Many say that he is the "hitch" for women.

He helps women gain confidence within themselves and provide them with simple proven techniques on how to find the man of their dreams. He also provides Coaching by email, Telephone, One on One and you can even hire him to accompany you at any event where he guarantees for you to communicate with all the men you want to be set up with in a subtle way where the men in question will never know that your are there with a coach. He also helps you to let go of the past and find a "New you". Whether at a wedding, party, club, supermarket or even at the gym, Des OConnor cam increase you chances of finding the man you desire in your life.

As well as speaking Des also runs amazing workshops which are all on his website
www.DesOConnors.com

Tickets are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment.

Thursday, 23 April 2009

Registration for Sociality is now open.


Great news!

Registration for Sociality is now open.



How do I register?

Just scroll down to the very bottom of this page and fill out the form

How do I pay for my ticket?

Once we have received the form, we will send you a paypal invoice where you can pay via debit, or credit card or a paypal account

All you need to do is scroll down now..

Register and don’t miss out

Friday, 17 April 2009

Explore your Sociality


On July 12 “explore your sociality” at a sophisticated evening of great entertainment, great music and even better company at Sociality.


Sociality is a night for single professionals to mingle and meet new people in a relaxed environment. Set in the contemporary Gate Bar in the heart of London, Sociality is the perfect Sunday Soiree. With a wide range of cocktails and wines on offer and finger food available on the day guests can enjoy the ideal “Boy Meet Girl Meet Boy” event.


What is Sociality?

Sociality is an event for single professionals to meet and mingle in the city. On the night there will be live music, i-pod DJs, spoken word, speakers and a raffle draw to win dinner for two at a top London restaurant.


How does it work?

Sociality prides itself on being a fun and interactive way of meeting new people.


So if you are a single female to gain entry you must bring a single male friend, or colleague, someone that you are not romantically interested in but you know could be good for another female. If you are a single male to gain entry you have to bring a single female friend. So on the night there’ll be a great balance of the sexes in a great environment to meet new people.


You can register for the event in mixed sex pairs and we’ve found a few ways to break the ice throughout the evening:

  • Every attendee gets two colour coded stickers related to their interest/hobby; during the course of the evening they are encouraged to meet other attendees whose stickers match their own to learn what their common shared interest is.
  • Upon arrival each attendee will receive two blank compliment cards which they can fill in when they meet someone they like and hand to them or request for one of the hosts to hand over on their behalf.

How much does it cost?

Until 12 June it’s £5 entry per mixed sex couple – each guest receives free drink upon arrival.


To find out when registration opens make sure you sign up by entering your email address in the box on the top right.