THE DATE MORNING Sleep in. Catch up...

THE DATE

MORNING

Sleep in. Catch up on that beauty rest. No need to rush out of bed

or into any strenuous activities. Today is about you, and only you.

When you finally do roll out of bed, treat yourself to that $5 cup of

coffee you always try to avoid -- and ask for extra whipped cream.

LUNCH

Make yourself a turkey wrap using an extra large tortilla, a light

layer of cream cheese, spinach, turkey and avocado. Pack it up and

take it and your favorite book to the beach for a lazy lunch in the

sun.

AFTERNOON

Treat yourself like a movie star and book a facial at one of the

local day spas, such as Spa Gregorie’s, which has catered to Sarah

Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall. You can spoil yourself with various

treatments, from classic facials to hydrotherapy massages, for

anywhere from $75 to $525. There are great packages for men, as well.

Having trouble justifying the expense? Think of it this way: You

would probably spend about $70 on a new outfit for your “hot date,”

plus money for new jewelry, lingerie, stuffed animals, gifts, cab

rides and that perfect bottle of wine. Why not spend that money on

the person you love the most -- you.

EVENING

Meet some friends for sushi and sake bombs. While you are getting

ready, play some feel-good tunes. For the ladies, we suggest Norah

Jones, No Doubt, Fiona Apple or Dido. Fellas, play all the tunes your

previous girlfriends wouldn’t tolerate, such as classic Beastie Boys,

Kid Rock, AC/DC or any rap, and be glad you didn’t have to suffer

through “The Way You Look Tonight.”

While eating, make fun of each other for trying to use chopsticks

and speak loudly to annoy the couple trying to play footsie at the

next table. If you are in a mixed-gender group, have one of the guys

get down on one knee and fake a marriage proposal. Watch as the guy

at the next table loosens his collar and drinks large amounts of

water as his girlfriend gives him the “when can I expect my ring”

look.

Laugh profusely.

NIGHT LIFE

There are two paths to take here: Singles night out or relaxing

night in. If you chose the first, turn that evening of sake bombs

into a full-blown night out, in which you dance, flirt and wow the

crowd with your good nature and glowing skin. Just be careful for

beer-goggled cupids with flaming arrows.

The second option calls for an early end to an evening on the

town. Stop by Blockbuster on the way home and pick a great movie

classic -- “Steel Magnolias,” anyone? Pop in the video cassette -- or

DVD -- pop some light microwave popcorn and thank your lucky stars

that you didn’t have to primp for or impress anyone tonight.