Cosmos have never appealed to me. I prefer a mellow Cabernet or Shiraz.

Even if I could afford them, I wouldn't splurge on a pair of Manolo Blahnik's or Jimmy Choo's. I buy most of my shoes at that French boutique, Target.

I've never lived in New York City. I grew up in the suburbs and still reside in them. I do manage at least one weekend a year to the Big Apple for an off Broadway show.

I'm not part of a quartet of close-knit girlfriends, but I can say I've known my best friend for over 30 years.

I'm not single like Carrie. I met and married the love of my life in my late twenties.

But I am most like Carrie Bradshaw.

I'm a writer. I don't write about sex or cities, but I do write a regular humor column about quirky canines.

I'm also a published author like Carrie and still believe that maybe, just one day HBO will pick up the film rights.

I'm witty, sassy, spontaneous, a hopeless romantic, a 3 a.m. Las Vegas friend, compassionate, driven and always pondering my next move.

And I am most like Carrie because just as she ages and becomes more comfortable in her own skin, so do I--laugh lines, mistakes and all!