Its a new year and apparently a new me. I saw in the new years' evening in true 09 style - sitting at home with a pint of Bulmers, chocolate and an old movie musical (Easter Parade to be specific - damn Fred Astaire was a dancing god!)

New Years day I decided to put on a pretty frock and try and change my energy for the new year. I attended what I think next year will be Perth's most popular event - Marquee.

It was fabulously organised by the event planners, professional misconduct. The food was fab, the drinks were flowing and it was the perfect mix of cool and casual.

I attended with two of my closest friends and two other girls, who both turned out to be lovely. So we arrived fashionably late and started to sample the food and get our drink on.

The day FLEW and pretty soon it was 5pm and I was introduced to someone who I felt was kinda cute (and quite funny - take note men, a sense of humour will get you far!).

So to cut a long story short, mainly because I don't remember the middle of the tale, I ended up home with a strange man - and had myself a lovely little one night stand.

Now the next day is never good, especially if the beer/wine/champagne goggles you were wearing the day before have worn off. But bless his little cotton socks, said man did what I feel is the BEST thing - he got up early, mentioned heading off to work, and removed himself from the premise.

Now I know not all women would be pleased with this development but me I am a realistic girl. I understand that if you meet a guy, get supremely drunk and take him home that night 9 times out of 10 what you have isn't true love. It is a combination of drink, hormones and the need for human connection which results in sex and the awkward aftermath of the next morning.

So again I reiterate that I was so relieved that he was polite enough to make himself scarce.

The one part I was a little disappointed with was the fact that he felt obligated to pretend he was going to call, and asking for my number. I am also disappointed in myself for giving it to him, i blame part of it on the fact that I was still about 80% asleep and unable to think on my feet and I also blame on my ego.

Yes the ego, in the situation of the one night stand there is no place for ego. My ego secretly hopes that I am so fabulous in bed that he has to call, and that I am so brilliantly funny and charming that once sampled I must be possessed.

In reality I may not have best represented myself, I was probably quite confrontational, a habit of mine when I drink. I also tend to think that I am smarter than everyone when I have a little bit too much, which, yes I am aware, is not the most attractive trait. (As an aside I am pretty smart so its not completely untrue - ha)

So back to the matter of my ego, it is slightly bruised that I didn't get a call, not because I saw this guy as a potential love. In all honesty we don't have anything in common, but because I am not as fabulous in real life as I am in my head.

So with that in mind I have now prepared my rules for a one night stand (in the hopes that I can try them out in the near future) and make the situation as painless and enjoyable as possible.

1) Make sure it is someone you don't know, or at least someone who is not a part of your group of friends - nothing is as awkward as having to hang out with someone who has seen you naked once but no longer does (or wants to).

2) No last names, it is too tempting to have a sneaky peek on facebook, myspace etc.

3) No phone numbers - don't give them yours, don't get theirs - it just drags out the situation that is only meant to last one night, and gives the whole situation a false hope.

4) Leave before they wake up properly, or alternatively make sure they leave EARLY - the morning after is awkward, avoid it at all costs.

5) Don't make empty promises/statements and don't fish for them. You aren't soul mates, you won't be seeing each other soon etc

6) Enjoy it! Its supposed to be fun.

7) BE SAFE - this is a golen rule, for any kinda hook up, it should go without saying. This rule is two fold, if you can help it don't go somewhere you are not comfortable (for example if he's a rugby player I suggest you don't go back to the team rooms - seriously not a good idea). Go somewhere neutral if possible. And the second part use protection - duh! You don't know him/her, you have no idea where they have been.

So to conclude: 2010 started with a bang (I love puns don't you) and I hope it is a sign that this year is going to be filled with fun and exciting times and less stress and anxiety.

Hope you all had a great and safe new year.

Remember you don't mess with mighty mouse (but if you do please leave before the sun hits my pillow xox)