Making the most of meeting your match?

Somehow found the latest facts and figures via an article by Meredith Broussard of www.Match.com fame. Thought I’d share a few with you:

If you are on a bit of a downer re finding your perfect match – think again. With over 100 million unattached people out there in the US alone – yes that is 44% of adult Americans who are Single – there is definitely hope – forget the tag of ‘there’s nobody out there for me!” – just got to get out there and meet a few more!

There are definitely better places statistically to find someone.  Typically – guys win again with 86 of them for every 100 unmarried women. Having said that, the gender ratio does favour women in some areas, especially out west. Paradise, Nevada, a suburb 10 miles out from Las Vegas has 118 unmarried men for every 100 unmarried women. Other good ‘odds’ places for women include Austin, texas; Santa Ana, California and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Washinton DC has the best proportion of Singles in the States with a massive 70% of the population being Single. The worst places for ‘options’ include Idaho and Utah with 60% and 59% respectively of the population being married.

 The story goes on to say, on a date, first impressions do count. With men – they’ve decided in the first 15 minutes whether the woman is worth a second date! Apparently women ponder a fair bit longer about getting together again – takes us an hour or so!

And if you thought online dating was bad enough – wait for it – breaking up amongst online daters is frequently done via email – like to the tune of 48%.

On that note, there has to be more to life than emailing, twittering, Facebooking and online dating. It’s called just get out there and meet others. There are plenty of them to choose from. And of course you know with your SHI Symbol it just makes it that much easier – anywhere in the world!

This is your ideal way to REALLY fundraise while you reap some of the rewards at the same time

Travel is certainly something close to everyone’s hearts. And I’m going by  the amount of traffic to this blog whenever I have something related to travel!

Now, imagine if you could combine your love of travel with SHI Symbol and being able to REALLY give back to your favorite cause, charity or project. If you have someone or some organisation who could definitely do with extra funds we have a way that will be just perfect for you. And I promise you  it’s nothing to do with cake stalls, selling chocolates, lamington drives and lapathons!

I will post something on this blog shortly that will make it just the easiest way to raise money for that special need or your special charity. In the meantime, please just let me know (via the blog here or the website) of the people, charities, projects, fundraising needs you might like to see helped. We are finalising arrangements to make this happen now.

thanks so much – Jan

Hilarious pick up lines on SHI Symbol Blog

Came across these hilarious if sometimes crude pick up lines. Some are worth a laugh. I can’t take credit for any of them, they were compiled by Drdating.com – I just thought I’d share a giggle with you.  Would love to know if someone’s actually had success with one of these – it would be unbelievable! The things we Singles have to put up with…

• Do you believe in free love? (Certainly no!) Then how much do you cost?
• Do you believe in helping the homeless? [If yes] Take me home with you.
• Do you believe in Santa Claus? Do you think that if I am good this year, he’ll put you in my stocking this year?
• Do you believe in the hereafter? Then you know what I’m here after.
• Do you have any tacos on you? (No.) In that case, will you make out with me?
• Do you like to dance? Well then, could you go dance so I can talk to your friend?
• Excuse me, are you ready to go home yet? I lost my rubber duckie. Would you bathe with me instead?
• I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make your bed rock!
• I’d really like to see how you look when I’m naked.
• If I said you had a beautiful body, would you throw it on top of me?
• If you think Chewbacca is hairy, wait till you see my Wookie.
• I’ll cook you dinner if you cook me breakfast.
• I’m like Domino’s Pizza. If I don’t cum in 30 minutes, the next one is free.
• It must be cold in here – or are you just happy to see me?
• Motion with one finger for a girl to come to you. When, or if she comes, say: I just made you come with one finger. Imagine what I could do with two.
• Kissing is a language of love….so how about a conversation?

My Blog is meant to be for fun and entertainment. Please do not get offended with the above jokes if they are a little too risque for your taste. It’s not something we publish everyday. This is to help us laugh – did you know it is excellent exercise for your lungs not to mention when you smile and laugh you exercise your face muscles much more than when you frown, hence I’m all for the laughing at all times!

Enjoy!

This post is with thanks to Bethany North who shared a great idea that culminated in an even more beautiful outcome. You never know, the same might happen for you too – and we want to know about it, pics and all – OK?

If you are looking for an interesting idea for a first date, it is necessary to think outside of the box. Dinner and a movie is so played out, so why not try something local and romantic that is perfect for anyone on a budget?

My boyfriend and I were best friends in high school, so when it came time for us to have our first date almost a decade later, it definitely needed to be special. We had confessed our feelings to each other, which seemed almost perfect since we were already best friends. We were ready to move forward with our relationship, but we wanted to take it beyond typical first-day activities into something that would be memorable. That’s exactly why we decided together to pick a park near our house and have a wine and cheese picnic. This is something that you always see in the movies, but it is not as cheesy as it sounds, no pun intended!

We both love a good glass of wine, so it was really fun to pick out some delicious cheeses and pair them with the type of red wine that we had selected. If you are planning a wine and cheese picnic, then you can purchase the menu items yourself beforehand, or you can even take your date with you to pick out the cheeses as a fun predate activity. We just brought the bare necessities of supplies with us, like wine glasses, a cheese knife, and some paper plates. It was a very low scale and budget version of a fancy picnic, but that was what made it fun for us.

The date went very well, obviously, and it was the ideal way to get to know someone even better because you have the chance to talk to each other. Many times, when people choose a movie for their first date, there is absolutely no way to interact and get to know the other person. This is also the same scenario as going to a loud and crowded bar because you don’t get the opportunity to truly talk and connect on your date. Having a wine and cheese picnic at a nearby park shows that you put a lot of thought into your first date idea, and it also allows you to relax and have a good time without any pressure. This wine and cheese picnic was special for my boyfriend and I because it was our first date as an official couple, and we are still going strong!

Having a relaxed and fun evening like this will also give you the chance to spark up your friendship with your date because you get to talk and get to know them even further. Friendship is absolutely the best foundation for any relationship, which is why I am so fortunate have fallen in love with my best friend. For any guys out there, this is also an amazing way to impress your lady on a first date because it is quite a romantic setting, and it’s also a budget friendly option for a first date activity! You can’t go wrong.

markandbethany First Date set the scene

 Don’t you just love this lovely romantic story. It’s just the ideal date option because it is budget friendly and romantic. Thanks Bethany from the bottom of my coffee cup – and who should know more about coffee than Bethany from http://www.thecoffeebump.com . Bethany North is a coffee fanatic that has spent the entirety of her career cultivating and studying all of the best uses and brewing styles for optimal coffee and espresso flavor. She has a specialty site for all coffee needs, supplies, and Bunn Filters.

FREE Entry to BB Couture's Men's Nail Polish Set for Giveaway by SHI Symbol

According to Beauty Maven, Kim Snyder of OverallBeauty.com, loads of US guys have been ordering the Men’s Nail Polish from the fabulous BB Couture range. So, to help celebrate it’s success in the market, we’re giving away a set of Men’s Nail Polish right here at SHI Symbol. You can enter for FREE at http://www.shisymbol.com.au/contact.php  and simply put in the the COMMENTS field -

Mens Nail Polish 

 Winner drawn 6th November. And yes, you can enter as many times as you like.

And yes, women love these colours as much as men! The colors are amazing, wear great, and look totally hot this time of year, because dark nail polish is in!

SHI Symbol Giveaway for October - trendy new BB Couture's Nail Polish for Men

SHI Symbol's Excitement is building

Well I’m excited anyway and I know you will share in my excitement too when I tell you why!

We’ve been growing steadily and thanks to everone’s interest and enthusiasm, SHI Symbol International has been nominated under 3 Small Business Award categories this year.

• Most Innovative Entrepreneur
• Best Marketing Award
• and Business Woman of the Year

This has to be thanks to the fantastic partnerships we’ve been forging with so many cool people and companies, and of course Singles, particularly in the United States. Thank you in particular to Chris Leyva, Ryan Callum, Black Cherry Group, Roberta Perry, Anthony Migyanka – Biz Television, SHI Symbol International’s resident psychologist: Eileen Edwards, the Dream Machine Cocktail King – David Brogan, TheTopTravelClub, the Carrie Bradshaw of Broadway, the lovely Kimberly Dawn Neumann, Karen Vowell-Mager of Creme Magnolia fame and to everyone else we really love working with – it’s really made a difference.

The Good News is we’ve made it through to the FINALS and all will be revealed on Wednesday night – yes the 14th October 2009.

So, please, do send me all those positive vibes and I’ll be jumping up and down – one way or another – on Wednesday night.

As they say in the ’soapies’ – you’ll have to wait for the next instalment!

Winner Daffy's Competition - SHI Single, Kimberly Dawn Neumann

The lovely Kimberly Dawn Neumann has had a WIN big time this time! The relationship/dating writer aka the  ’Carrie Bradshaw of Broadway’ was the winner out of 3000 people who tried to win an apartment to die for in New York. If you were one of the people I asked to vote for her on the Daffy’s site – thank you – it was worthwhile.

View the winning video clip of Kimberly here and see why she beat all her opposition.

Kimberly is currently in Salt Lake City starring in A Chorus Line – waiting for the day it finishes so she can luxuriate in that apartment. BTW you can also view the apartment via the above link.

And don’t forget to notice Kimberly’s SHI Symbol she’s wearing – hint, hint guys – beautiful woman, beautiful apartment and a very talented woman to boot – can you match up?

Loved this pic so had to share it with you – typo and all!

My motto is ‘live life to its fullest’ and if you can do it with a smile on your face, so much the better. Take a look around you next time you smile – it’s infectious. It works wonders when you’re Single, wanting to chat to someone but are a little shy/SHI to do much else.

We CAN make a difference in the world – and in our dating quests and a smile will start us off  – try it, the least it can do is make you – SMILE !!!

Smiling all over the world - these guys are not SHI

Boy, I know life is busy, even hectic at times, but how could I forget to post our latest and greatest Emag for your perusal and comment.

I’m thinking because we were working our bottoms off getting the Dog Tags and Key Tags off and running, well it just slipped my mind. My apologies, now you know I’m not perfect!!!

This month’s SHI Symbol Emag is again filled with interesting and exciting info and special offers that Singles will be particularly interested in.

So, guys and girls, do check out this issue at http://www.profile7.com.au/SHI-Sept-emag/ 

SHI Symbol International September Emag - the Mag just for Singles the world over

and as usual we welcome your feedback to make this truly an International magazine and one that provides you with what YOU want to know about.

And next month look out for a great announcement with a fab Singles events company that’s bound to get your vote of confidence.

Until then, enjoy and happy dating if that’s where you’re at at the moment.

If you’re not yet a FREE subscriber to the SHI Symbol Emag, you can join here

Friendship, Dating, Love and Lust

I just had to share this with you. Don’t know how, but came across this Forbes article that listed America’s 10 most lustful cities. I know you’re thinking the tops will be Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles. Wrong. Try Denver, San Antonio and Portland, Oregon/s men and women for starters.

It seems that residents of these cities enjoy fun filled and frequent sex lives. At least this is the news according to their condom and contraceptive purchases according to Forbes information extrapolated from research firm ACNielsen data on a per-capita index of over the counter contraceptive purchases in major US markets.

If you’re a SHI Symbol Single and thinking of a trip to Denver, where an average index is 100, Denver enjoys an index of 289 which translates into 189% more contraceptive sales than you would normally expect for a similar sized market. So now you know – forget sleeping in Denver!

For a full low down on the top 10 lustful cities in the US, you can read the full report here. But, I will let you in on a secret: Las Vegas, New York nor Los Angeles made it into the Top Ten and were in fact ranked only with average or below average indexes!