I’ve always been a competitive girl. Since joining Facebook I am kicking ass and talking virtual shit all over Srabulous. This is part of what makes me an avid sports fan, a passionate debater, and ultimately a New Yorker.
But sometimes I worry that I’m behind in the relationship game. I’ve made it through the first quarterlife crisis without a solid long-term relationship score on the board. I’ve played in the recreational leagues, had some fun dates and learned more about what I want in a guy and in myself, but I can’t seem to make the varsity squad. I keep hearing, “This team is full” or “Come back next year.”
And the longer you keep playing, the harder it is to get scouts to take a new look at you. They’re checking out the college seniors or going to the draft to find someone who knows what they’re doing. Sure I may be able to boast not carrying much baggage, but that also means I didn’t even bother to buy the equipment I would need to practice.
I’m stuck in an eternal gym class line-up, with my heart screaming, “Pick me! Pick me!” I’m dying to show someone how much I’ve improved and everything I have to offer. I know how to hit a home run in my own back yard. I’ve studied all of the tapes of he other teams and seen my friends win championships.
I’ve got what it takes and I’m ready, coach. Now just please, put me in the game?
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4 Comments
First of all, I love your metaphor. Second, I could sit here and tell you that it will happen when you least expect it and blah blah blah, but as someone who is trying to stay in the game for that championship win, I thikn it takes a lot more active work. Maybe you just need a change of scene, but make sure you are always aware of the entire field, you never know where those scouts might be!
Posted Friday, February 22, 2008 at 11:16 am | Permalink
Great Metphor….and I completely agree:
“And the longer you keep playing, the harder it is to get scouts to take a new look at you”
Um. yeah…that’s about where I am now….and somehow I have entered the Cougar Category of women. YIKES.
….at least I didnt say with a guy just to be in a relationship.
Posted Friday, February 22, 2008 at 11:30 am | Permalink
Ahhhh, the relationship game.
I’m red shirtting.
Posted Friday, February 22, 2008 at 7:54 pm | Permalink
once again, I’m so totally there with you - right down to the recreational but not championship activity. the way I’ve thought about it is I *have* learned how to be a friend by growing my friendships, how to see past the wining & dining and realize that cozying up in a coffee shop on Saturday is what I consider romantic (something I have not done with a guy), and like meleah said, I haven’t stayed with someone only to be in a relationship.
small mercies darlin’. but they’ll all be worth it.
Posted Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 3:50 am | Permalink
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