Welcome to 51/50
“Never has the quest for love and sobriety seemed so hilariously poignant. A fizzy cocktail of Bridget Jones with a splash of A Million Little Pieces, Kristen McGuiness has bared her soul to give us a refreshing portrait of a young woman hell-bent on finding the perfect guy — only to find herself along the way.”
–Kirsten Smith, co-screenwriter of Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You and The Ugly Truth; and novelist, The Geography of Girlhood
“Any woman who can go on fifty-one dates stone-cold sober is showing pluck that can’t be ignored. Kristen McGuiness has concocted a truly terrific read.”
–Deanna Kizis, author of How to Meet Cute Boys and Finishing Touches
It was a simple idea really. I was tired of being a single, sober secretary living in Los Angeles. I was tired of going to Blockbuster alone. I was tired of saying that I don’t go for the wrong man while I continually do. And I was tired, really tired of reminiscing about my dangerously romantic past back when Jim Beam, eight balls, Hollywood producers, and half night stands were the staples of my LA life. And though I knew that I had used up my quota of Charles Shaw and Mexican Brick, I also knew that I couldn’t keep living like Lonnie the Lonelyheart and not think that a drink wasn’t going to sound good soon.
So I decided I was going to go bold and sell out. I was going to take some high-concept comedy trip like any good, zany 30 year old protagonist would do. And I would send myself on 51 dates in 50 weeks because I figured I’d either end up with a book, a boyfriend or an immediate need for psychological help. What I didn’t know was that the dates would turn into something far bigger: they would be adventures into romance, healing and a little thing called faith. Whether visiting my drug kingpin father in prison or meeting the Jewish shaman in Chatsworth who transforms my life, what starts as the cliched search for love becomes a journey into the dark jungle of who we are, why we love and how at the end of the day, there’s a shitload of magic in this world if you’re willing to see it. So come join the fun. The men, the friends, the sexually transmitted diseases, this is love - Los Angeles style.
I love the new intro!! <—- see what I did there? double exclamation, wow.
I have to agree with Eileen; that is one hell of an intro… I read a few entries yesterday, and I much prefer this (new?) layout. Looking forward to reading more.
(…found you via Matt B’s f/b wall – he was campaigning for more collections of inappropriate words that sometimes resolved themselves inside love bites – on LITD.)
Thank you so much, Heather! I love that the blog just jumped the pond. Please feel free to pass along to any friends who you think might like, and thank you again for reading AND commenting! Cheers!
You hit it out of the park this time. Very cool and makes me ready to read more.
oh em eph jee. really. you blow me away. your writing flows through me with the language of heartbreaks past, present and future. the poeticism of irony through it all is ever so familiar. thank you.
…like I haven’t already! There are wonderfully bright, funny, single women in London, Paris and Sydney that are already getting a kick out of this. There’s tons of dating blogs out there, but this tickles in places others don’t quite reach.
you know, i was recently having the conversation with someone about how easy it is to get “stuck” in sobriety. That life doesn’t necesscarily get better, just less messy. Glad to read your journey through this juncture while still staying sober. definately a different perspective than my personal journey, but but one not readily addresses “in the rooms”. Be careful, you just might end up with a new moniker: sex & love addict.
Rarely do i hear something I have not already thought of myself! U made me think, thank u for that
Smart, risque and honest…I love it!!! You go girl!!!
Kristen!!!! You have blurbs!!! I’m so proud! The book is a mastermind…..shoot, who cares if we meet Mr. Right at this point…..we got a book to publish! LOL…I’m really proud of you. It’s a funny read with such deep undertones I’m sure it will help us all take a look in the mirror and laugh at ourselves inspite of ourselves. THANK YOU for that! If I use one more exclamation mark I will just about bust. LUV YA!!!
Hi Kristen, This is really great stuff, congrats!
I found out about you yesterday and have been addicted to your story ever since. I’ve read every single one of your dates so far in just 24 hours! Thank you so much!I can’t wait to read more. You’re awesome.
Hi Kristen,
Fabulous intro…. I’m so excited to read your book ! You are ingenious and I’m already hooked. The honest and real approach to your dating experiences will most definitely touch every woman out there on their search for true love. I love that throughout the process of dating you ultimately were peeling back the layers discovering who you are …… terrific !!! SO PROUD OF YOU !!!!!!
Much Love,
Cindy
Hilarious! What the heck took me so long to catch on to this? I kept seeing your posts but I haven’t had the time to actually read your work. This stuff is funny and real. I sure like your brilliant idea a lot better than the one I had when I was in my late 20’s, early 30’s. I wish I would’ve thought of it, even though as you say you haven’t invented the wheel or anything. I wish you love and happiness and I hope you find what you are looking for Kristen.
XOXO,
NR
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WOW !!!!!
WOW!!!!
Already the world is in love with you, that’s my girl.
Love you tons,
Uncle Vic
P.S. Where is our date?