These things just happen...

YES....I know it's a cliche, but I believe a cliche is a cliche for a reason. There are things that will take place in our lives mainly to test us to see how we'll react and recover.

You've got to think that all things DO happen for the good-with this mindset, you'll save yourself from alot of heartache, wasted money from counseling sessions and alcohol..

well, perhaps two out of three-

I think my experiences with Calvin Klein footwear is a great example of this: Since I can remember, these, classy but sexy shoes have been an obsession of mine-despite my financial challenges; a writer's salary simply won't allow me to splurge too often. But every now and then, I hit the online clearance jackpot--and other times, not so lucky...It's just how it goes sometimes.

As a single female in New Orleans, I think this shoe analogy applies in regard to getting hung up too soon on one fine pair of shoes-or a potential mate-

Recently, I joined some girlfriends to catch Game 6 of the NBA finals at a neighborhood bar. We came across a decent-enough brother who let us ladies share his table. His name was Alex: He looked decent, was dressed decent and quickly showed his appreciation for my love and knowledge of sports. We soon had a good natured debate going on who'd win the basketball series and why. He even went a far as to mention to my girlfriends how surprised such a pretty lady like myself was single....

Perhaps a good night for me, like for the Boston Celtics? They looked good early on and I'm thinking they've got this one in the bag...
Well, I took a trip to the ladies room to touch up my lip gloss and low and behold, when I returned, there was a strange female sitting on Alex's lap-just out of nowhere! and the Celtics' lead had vanished...
Ok, just how long was the line to get into the bathroom?

I sat at the table in total confusion (as did my girlfriends) shaking my head in disbelief as Alex avoided eye contact; while on the receiving end of way too much PDA from the mystery woman. I quickly ordered another vodka and cranberry juice to go, as the game ended. The Celtics lost that night...but had another chance to get it right in game 7-not a bad approach to take perhaps-

So, keep in mind Lesson Number four: Another game, another shoe sale, another man...you win some, you lose some...it happens-all for the GOOD...right?

Well, the Celtics lost game 7....and I'm still single. In the meantime, I did manage to score a great pair of Calvin Klein sandals...on sale!

guess one out of three will suffice....