Life of the Shark and Single

So I have found myself recently singlefied. These things happen, yes? The interesting thing is, I haven't been single for so long that there are various things that are hilarious about our different behavior when a species of the opposite sex isn't there to give you "the look" when you are about to make yourself look stupid. Here, in no particular order, are some insights into the Single Life for the Shark Guy.

• Screaming at your buddies on Xbox Live --- because the cat doesn't care.
• You go shopping on Friday nights, about 8pm, because that's when all the single girls do.
• You no longer have to share the Xbox because she's playing Fable.
• Halo 2, check. Mikes, check. Underwear, check.
• Ever gone to the store and bought just milk, batteries, and a camera. Yeah, I got some good looks for that one. (The Milk was for breakfast, the batteries for my GPS, and the camera for a flight the next day -- but at 10pm, the checker gave me that look of "oh my, you are a kinky one!")
• Speaking of flying, the plane is many pounds lighter on every trip.
• You don't have to empty the bathroom garbage can as much.
• Surprisingly, you still have to cook and do dishes just the same amount. I'm not so neanderthal that I'd resort to frozen food all week.
• Dating sucks. I never really had to "date" anyone I met. Now I have to learn the whole game. It's harder than DDR...DDR2 even.
• You always get to sleep on time because she isn't keeping the bedroom light on to read.
• The 61" DLP TV is NOW on the budget.

Ah, but alas, the list of good things is longer. So, I'll enjoy this single time, and here's a Mikes hoping the perfect girl walks into my life soon. Until then, thanks for keeping me busy on my quiet nights. (And if you know any cute, smart, 22-26 girls...you know my number) ;)