"...but you can't love them"

New York Times editorial to satiate your mental munchies: Bringing Home the Wrong Race

Hottie actress and accomplished writer Diane Farr (left) touches on a key issue today: the conflict between who we love vs. who we're taught to love. She found herself in the midst of this conflict while dating her Korean American beau whose parents told him that anyone outside his race was out of the question when it came to dating. Her well-written article highlights the inner conflict of young adults in relationships who struggle to reconcile their parents' wishes with their own.

SPOILER ALERT!

They live happily ever after.

Funny is sexy says Men's Health Magazine

Who doesn't like a guy/girl with a killer sense of humor? A Men's Health article reveals a not so surprising study about coveted traits in the opposite sex... Over 75% of the female participants agreed that a good sense of humor is the sexiest personality trait a man could posess. So, what does this mean? Should every woman relentlessly try to find the "funny dude" and every man the "witty chick" on niche sites like Humor Date? Sure, if it floats your boat.

...OR you could just catch Comedy Gold on July 14th at the Buckhead Theater. Their Comedy Gold series brings headlining comedians to good ol' Atlanta for a night of sober and booze-induced laughter. Friends of Eight at Eight Dinner Club receive a special ticket discount! How, you ask? By joining our mailing list. All you have to do is fill out a free, confidential profile to receive the coupon code! We are also hosting a pre-show happy hour at our national office - literally right next door (3102 Roswell Road, Atlanta 30305).

Fun(ny) seekers! Join us for drinks and appetizers before heading to the show!  We'd love to show you our new office!

Meet the Eight at Eight Hostess: Emily in Atlanta

Atlantans are lucky to have Emily, who has been a host for Eight at Eight Dinner Club since 2000. Her feedback regularly includes praises like the one below:

"Hey guys,

 I had a great time at *** last night. I really enjoyed meeting *** and *** and chatted freely with them all evening.  *** handles himself great and is a great ambassador for 8@8.  You can put me at a table with him every time...We invited the other tables and went a block over to a bar for a few drinks afterwards.  All in all a fun group and a fun evening. But the highlight of the evening was getting to see Emily.  She's as sweet as can be.  

See you at the next event."

She sounds like a rock star to us! We sat down and interviewed our peachy Southern Belle/ Rockstar Hostess to hear about love & life:

The Singles Scoreboard: Thanks so much for hangin' with us Emily!

Emily: Oh, sure thing. I'm very flattered!

SSB: As you should be - you have pages of feedback citing you as the catalyst to a fantastic dinner party.

Emily: Well, thank you! I can't say enough that the pleasure is always mine.

SSB: The feelings are mutual it seems. What keeps you on top of your hosting game?

Emily: My "game"? (Giggling) First of all, I have no such thing. If I did, my two-year old son would insist on eating his veggies.

SSB: Maybe your toddler should try cooking for himself, and see if he can't appreciate those greens a bit more.

Emily: Ha! (Shaking her head and smiling). I think I'll help him for a couple more years before I let him handle that department.

SSB: (laughing)...And back to analyzing your hosting game!

Emily: Oh, yes. It's really just that every person that I meet through 8at8 is so interesting! I love that every time I host, I get to learn about a variety of new things, thanks to our clients' unique interests and lives. It's incredibly fun for me, so I am pleasantly surprised by this kind of feedback. Thank you clients!

SSB: Well, we think you're a rock star too. You're extremely busy between motherhood and hosting events. What else is on your plate at the moment?

Emily: I have a young son, so I have my hands full with him most of the time, and I'm a part time fundraiser for Bitsy Grant Tennis Center.

SSB: And based on your tenure with Eight at Eight Dinner Club, what is some friendly advice for all the singles out there? 

Emily: Smile! The most approachable person is the one that is smiling and looks friendly. Always ask questions of the other person -- people love to talk about themselves.

SSB: Well said! We like smiling singles too.

Emily: I agree!

SSB: Last question of the night: If you were in Eight at Eight Dinner Club as a single lady, which restaurant would you frequent the most?

Emily: Anywhere that serves good sushi and drinks. I’ve tried making my own sushi and have realized that it is better just to eat it at a restaurant. I'm always up for a glass of wine or a good Belgian beer too!

SSB: And who could disagree? Thanks so much for your time Emily!

Emily: You’re very welcome. Thank you!

Professional Photos: Before and After

Good photos go a LOOOOONNNNNGGGGG way! More "Before and After" photos to come in our monthly newlsetters! Fill out a free, confidential profile to get on the mailing list and see the other transformations!