Greetings!
Two posts, two days in a row! Whoa that's a record even for me!
Today I bring you a story, that I completely forgot about until I was talking to a dear from college who was able to pull it out of my subconscious.
About three years ago I was semi seeing this dude. He was super busy and always traveling so it was bound to never work. But he could hold his liquor and was good company for awhile. My priorities were a bit skewed back then. Anyways, one night we make plans to hang out and catch up after not seeing each other for almost a month.
The night we planned comes, I text him about an hour before to make sure he wasn't flaking on me (which he had a tendency of doing because of work). 30 minutes goes by and no response. An hour comes and goes, 3 hours comes and goes...nothing. He never showed up. Naturally, I had a combination of panic and pure irritation.
The next day happens and I still haven't heard from him. Of course I text him to see what was going but all of my texts went unanswered. Finally, after a week of not hearing him I decided to let it go and move on. He drifted off into space to the point of no return. I kinda figured he got back with his ex or ended up being somewhere for work for a long time and his phone was swallowed up by a shark while he was deep sea diving? I don't know, I was over it.
2 months pass and I get a text message from a mysterious number that says something along the lines of "hey this is Stan [yea, that's a fake name]. I am so sorry about a couple months ago, I was in a coma"
...Now anyone who knows me, can probably figure out my facial expression and initial response at this point. I mean really, I've heard a lot of excuses and been stood up a good amount of times, but being in coma, I was impressed.
As the conversation went on I realized he was actually telling the truth. He got into a terrible car accident the night before we were suppose to hang out and was in a coma for 2 weeks. Pair that a bad broken leg and arm and probably a bunch of other stuff. Naturally, I felt like an asshole by the end of this conversation and while I had no intentions of seeing him anymore we did met up for dinner a couple nights later to clear the air and just decided it's best to be friends from that point forward.
So the moral of the story? Sometimes, ladies, when a guy mysteriously doesn't text you back, like ever, even after a really good first date. Maybe call around to the local hospitals, he could just be in a coma and there may still be a future for you two yet! Right after physical therapy and probably some counseling.
Anyone else have funny (or many not so funny) stories about being stood up?
Till we meet again,
ADIOS!
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Isn't that weird?
Hello lovelies,
My life has consisted of school and work with a dash of traveling. Spring break is here and I'm finding myself cramming all my work into 3 days so I can actually enjoy my Spring Break trip. Even though the destination of said trip is far from the usual sunny and Cancun like experience. No 'Girls Gone Wild' experiences here! My Dad would be proud. Lol.
Today's post comes to you because of a question I'm always asked when the topic of online dating comes up. My line of work allows me to do a lot of public speaking. I am so fortunate to meet so many amazing and inspirational people who want to do just as much good as I want to for my community.
Once an event is over, I find myself spending time with the people over food and drinks. As the drinks flow and the finger foods disappear from our tiny plates the topic of dating (or marriage) usually comes up. No matter the age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, it seems to have a way of creeping into the conversation. I also noticed that there's a very high likelihood that someone at the table met their significant other with the help of the internet. At this point people begin sharing horror stories, their own stories, their friend of a friend of a cousin's stories, etc. Being the low-level and inconsistent blogger than I am, I typically interject with something along the lines of, "Oh yea online dating is fun. So much fun I had to write a blog about it".
Online dating in 2013 is a lot different than it was say 10 or even 5 years ago. It's becoming okay to say, "Oh we met online on [insert website here]", without having to make up an intricate lie about how you really met (been there done that). In a lot of these online dating situations they may not meet their love interests for weeks, month, or even years. But, despite the lack of the initial physical contact they are still developing very real feelings for someone that they probably only know as a voice, Facebook message or occasional Skype chat. Yup, that's quite a complicated situation to be in. MTV Catfish anyone?
So yes, relationships beginning online, while complicated at times, are becoming more common these days. But that doesn't mean that people won't judge you for it. Let's go back to my hypothetical post-conference setting.
INT. APPLEBEE'S - NIGHT (Hehe yup, I was a film major for a split second as a freshman)
Is safety a concern in these situations? Yes and I have given plenty of friend's advice on the first offline meet up. Please try to refrain from being a late night news story and the top 'have you seen me' shared story on Facebook. It really would not be a good idea to run off with the first guy who made you feel pretty without ever confirming he is who he says he is. We live in the Google age, use it. On the flip side, how many stories have we seen where two people meet the "normal" way, date for awhile and get married. Only to find out a year later that they are living a secret life with three kids and a wife in Maui, have the Chinese mob after them for unpaid gambling debt and wanted for murder in Nepal? You get the point.
So there you have it. NO, it's not weird that you met your mate online and screw anyone who tries to tell you otherwise.
I leave you with a bit of nerd humor. Anyone else as excited as I am for the Doctor Who premiere next Saturday!?
Till next time,
GERONIMO!
My life has consisted of school and work with a dash of traveling. Spring break is here and I'm finding myself cramming all my work into 3 days so I can actually enjoy my Spring Break trip. Even though the destination of said trip is far from the usual sunny and Cancun like experience. No 'Girls Gone Wild' experiences here! My Dad would be proud. Lol.
Today's post comes to you because of a question I'm always asked when the topic of online dating comes up. My line of work allows me to do a lot of public speaking. I am so fortunate to meet so many amazing and inspirational people who want to do just as much good as I want to for my community.
Once an event is over, I find myself spending time with the people over food and drinks. As the drinks flow and the finger foods disappear from our tiny plates the topic of dating (or marriage) usually comes up. No matter the age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, it seems to have a way of creeping into the conversation. I also noticed that there's a very high likelihood that someone at the table met their significant other with the help of the internet. At this point people begin sharing horror stories, their own stories, their friend of a friend of a cousin's stories, etc. Being the low-level and inconsistent blogger than I am, I typically interject with something along the lines of, "Oh yea online dating is fun. So much fun I had to write a blog about it".
Online dating in 2013 is a lot different than it was say 10 or even 5 years ago. It's becoming okay to say, "Oh we met online on [insert website here]", without having to make up an intricate lie about how you really met (been there done that). In a lot of these online dating situations they may not meet their love interests for weeks, month, or even years. But, despite the lack of the initial physical contact they are still developing very real feelings for someone that they probably only know as a voice, Facebook message or occasional Skype chat. Yup, that's quite a complicated situation to be in. MTV Catfish anyone?
So yes, relationships beginning online, while complicated at times, are becoming more common these days. But that doesn't mean that people won't judge you for it. Let's go back to my hypothetical post-conference setting.
INT. APPLEBEE'S - NIGHT (Hehe yup, I was a film major for a split second as a freshman)
Cool person 1: "Oh that's nice you met your boyfriend online! That wasn't weird??"I've never actually said that last line. Seriously though, I get the question a lot. I've also gotten the murder line more times than I can count as well. Even some of my friends have suggested how "weird" it is. Yes, I will admit it is a bit out of the ordinary to meet someone online. However, I also think it's amazing that the phrase "there are plenty of fish in the sea" has a whole new meaning. Why does it have to be weird for two people who would have never crossed paths to make a real connection before the prospects of meeting is every mentioned? It's so cool to see so many websites geared towards specific interests even for people who would probably have a hard time in mainstream dating.
Me (usually in defense for someone else): "Well it's not so much weird as it is semi-unconventional. As long as you're safe, stick to what you want in a mate by not compromising your standards, and also have a good grasp on who you are as a person. You really don't have to much to be worried about"
Cool person 4: "But what if they are a weirdo and you get murdered, like by the Craig's list killer?!"
Me: "Well then that sounds like a great plot line for an episode of Criminal Minds, don't you think?"
Is safety a concern in these situations? Yes and I have given plenty of friend's advice on the first offline meet up. Please try to refrain from being a late night news story and the top 'have you seen me' shared story on Facebook. It really would not be a good idea to run off with the first guy who made you feel pretty without ever confirming he is who he says he is. We live in the Google age, use it. On the flip side, how many stories have we seen where two people meet the "normal" way, date for awhile and get married. Only to find out a year later that they are living a secret life with three kids and a wife in Maui, have the Chinese mob after them for unpaid gambling debt and wanted for murder in Nepal? You get the point.
So there you have it. NO, it's not weird that you met your mate online and screw anyone who tries to tell you otherwise.
I leave you with a bit of nerd humor. Anyone else as excited as I am for the Doctor Who premiere next Saturday!?
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Till next time,
GERONIMO!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Picture Fail
HELLO OUT THERE!
Yes, yes I know I have denied many of you the joys of
laughing at my unfortunate love life. However, I’m willing to bet that you are
doing just fine laughing at your own love lives. Am I right? It’s okay to nod. I
won’t judge.
Before I begin, I need to note that I am still out of the online dating game; I don’t
even have an active profile anywhere. I’m quite content where I stand in my
love life. That said, I was browsing my ideas folder and found a lot of material
to work with…so here we go!
My Top 5 Profile Picture Annoyances
The Middle Finger
Remember in 5th grade when you and your friends
learned what the middle finger was
and it was the coolest thing to do until the end of 5th grade? Yea,
well that’s about how you look if you’re sticking up your middle finger,
expecting to find a woman to take you seriously. It’s trashy, just put your
hand down next time you snap a photo.
Your Car
Dear God, does this drive me insane
(no pun intended). Now, let me begin by saying that I think it’s fantastic that
the potential date has a vehicle, A rare find in the online dating world. I do
not think it’s fantastic that it’s the first thing I see before I even click on
their screen name. I didn't realize that OKCupid also doubles as a cars
classified section. I mean, come on guys! Why do you think we want to see 5-20
pictures of your 2001 Honda Accord?
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| You want some of that? |
Internet Memes
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m kind of addicted to the internet.
It’s a problem…really. Who doesn't like a good, “Y U NO” meme? I don’t like when
it’s the main picture! Yes, it shows you might
have a sense of humor. It also shows that you’re too chicken shit to actually
take the time to put up a decent picture of yourself. If I wanted to click through
an endless supply of memes, I’d go to Pinterest. Thanks though!
Posing with a Female in a Not so Platonic Way
Believe it or not, I've seen this a lot. Let’s paint a
picture for you now…take a good looking man (insert race here), posing for a
picture (let’s say a party?), with a woman KISSING him! YES! Please explain to
me, WHY this is even considered as a main picture. The only time that this is
ok is if you’re on craigslist... and…well I’ll let your imagination go wild.
Once, I responded to the message of said person’s photo and his response was “Oh,
well I liked my smile in it”. Seriously…gah. moving on.
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| You get the picture. |
Baby Pictures
There's a serious creep factor for a man to post a picture
of himself when he was a mere 5 years-old. What’s worse is he expects me to
click on the photo because he thinks I’ll be mesmerized by his adorable
dimples? Maybe, I’m alone in this opinion, but if I click on John Doe’s toddler
photo, that is a red flag that I may be a pedophile. A label I don’t ever want associated
with my name. What would that message to him look like anyways, “Hey! Nice
tricycle!!”
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| It happens. |
Happy dating lovelies! <3 nbsp="nbsp" p="p">
Friday, June 15, 2012
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"
Hello Beautifuls!!
My sister and I are on the phone today and she gets a questionable message from a guy who messaged her in the past that said something along the lines of..."I'm sorry I'm a lying piece of shit, I used this website to cheat on my girlfriend..." Granted, these were not the exact words, but you get the gist. So, she got curious and was met with THIS amazing profile!
Note: the other captions said...'me and my girlfriend who I cheated on using this site', 'I will never see this girl again, because I'm an idiot', and finally, my personal favorite 'I'm a pervert',
Then you to find this, wonderfully typed, short, and sweet message for all the single women on the internet by said ex-girlfriend:
I wish I can find this woman and give her a standing ovation and buy her drinks all night! I know a few of my friends would pitch in and some of their friends and so forth!
You ma'am are today's...Bad Ass Woman!
Boys what have we learned today?
1. Don't cheat!
2. Be careful if you call a woman psycho, because it is likely that she will show you psycho given the chance that you royally screw up.
and
3. Clear your browsing history, cache, and temp files and NEVER save your passwords if you're cheating on your girlfriend using the internet! (haha)
My sister and I are on the phone today and she gets a questionable message from a guy who messaged her in the past that said something along the lines of..."I'm sorry I'm a lying piece of shit, I used this website to cheat on my girlfriend..." Granted, these were not the exact words, but you get the gist. So, she got curious and was met with THIS amazing profile!
Note: the other captions said...'me and my girlfriend who I cheated on using this site', 'I will never see this girl again, because I'm an idiot', and finally, my personal favorite 'I'm a pervert',
Then you to find this, wonderfully typed, short, and sweet message for all the single women on the internet by said ex-girlfriend:
I wish I can find this woman and give her a standing ovation and buy her drinks all night! I know a few of my friends would pitch in and some of their friends and so forth!
You ma'am are today's...Bad Ass Woman!
Boys what have we learned today?
1. Don't cheat!
2. Be careful if you call a woman psycho, because it is likely that she will show you psycho given the chance that you royally screw up.
and
3. Clear your browsing history, cache, and temp files and NEVER save your passwords if you're cheating on your girlfriend using the internet! (haha)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
THANK YOU, times a million!
This post would have came to you 2 weeks ago, except my computer decided it wanted to throw a tantrum and crash on me. She is still sitting somewhere in a hot and humid warehouse in the middle of Kentucky, probably gutted while it waits for her operation (aka hard drive).Maybe, one of my unsuspecting victims caught word on my lil' blog project and decided to reap havoc?
So yea...that happened, sadness.
But the important part is that YOU guys have helped to bring my blog to over 1,000 views!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU. I hope someone is finding a laugh out of my posts and maybe a lil' bit of insight into your own dating lives. I have a couple ideas that are brewing in my brain but I haven't be able to put a witty twist to them quite yet.
Till then, I shall share with you a picture of the fellow who sent me a message about 2 weeks ago and
bid you farewell 'til next time!
Happy hunting! :)
So yea...that happened, sadness.
But the important part is that YOU guys have helped to bring my blog to over 1,000 views!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU. I hope someone is finding a laugh out of my posts and maybe a lil' bit of insight into your own dating lives. I have a couple ideas that are brewing in my brain but I haven't be able to put a witty twist to them quite yet.
Till then, I shall share with you a picture of the fellow who sent me a message about 2 weeks ago and
bid you farewell 'til next time!
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| Winner, winner chicken dinner! |
Monday, May 21, 2012
"Compliments cost nothing"
While I find enjoyment out of my sneak attack insults on so many unsuspecting men online, I also feel a bit bad for the men who seem like great guys but I'm just not interested in.
Sometimes I get messages that just make me smile and renew my hope that there are decent men out there. Men who treat women like a human being instead of a video girl from a Lil' Wayne song.
Couple weeks ago, I got such a message.
He was very polite and simply said...
Take home message?:
Yes, SOME men are assholes. Yes, some, act like they're trained by a pack of horny wolves and test your limits until you post stupid sappy shit on Facebook that no one cares about (hey, I'm guilty of this one too). However, there ARE good men out there. Usually right under our noses. Maybe it's the guy who listened to all your boy problems for so many years just waiting for his one chance, or the neighbor who always seems to be right there when you need a jump for your car, or a cup of sugar; or that barista who remembers your exact sugar to coffee ratio. Keep those eyes open...Prince Charming could be lurking around the corner somewhere (hmmm...that's a creepy mental picture I just conjured up.)
**Note: I do not see myself as anyone who is over the top special or above anyone else. I'm your (sorta) normal, geeky, mixed race girl, who has an average body and proportions, is semi-educated and living in a suburb in a not-so-known city in California BUT I do have amazing hair! I don't just dismiss guys because I think I only deserve Channing Tatum look-a-likes.
Sometimes I get messages that just make me smile and renew my hope that there are decent men out there. Men who treat women like a human being instead of a video girl from a Lil' Wayne song.
Couple weeks ago, I got such a message.
He was very polite and simply said...
"I know I will probably not get a message back, but I wanted to compliment you on your amazing smile. You seem like a very cool person and you will make a man very lucky someday to call you his girlfriend"Of course, I wrote back to him! Granted he was nothing at all that I'd date**. I thanked him for his message and we had a decent conversation before I had to head off and do something with my life, like work or something like that.
Take home message?:
Yes, SOME men are assholes. Yes, some, act like they're trained by a pack of horny wolves and test your limits until you post stupid sappy shit on Facebook that no one cares about (hey, I'm guilty of this one too). However, there ARE good men out there. Usually right under our noses. Maybe it's the guy who listened to all your boy problems for so many years just waiting for his one chance, or the neighbor who always seems to be right there when you need a jump for your car, or a cup of sugar; or that barista who remembers your exact sugar to coffee ratio. Keep those eyes open...Prince Charming could be lurking around the corner somewhere (hmmm...that's a creepy mental picture I just conjured up.)
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| One of those toads, are bound to be a prince. |
**Note: I do not see myself as anyone who is over the top special or above anyone else. I'm your (sorta) normal, geeky, mixed race girl, who has an average body and proportions, is semi-educated and living in a suburb in a not-so-known city in California BUT I do have amazing hair! I don't just dismiss guys because I think I only deserve Channing Tatum look-a-likes.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Ugly Stick
Well hello there fellow dater,
Summer is finally upon us! I hope you guys are all ready for the summer flings and juicy stories to tell your friends! I know I am! Except, I shall always share my juicy stories with you guys. :)
Getting repeat messages from the same guy over and over again, is a bit obnoxious, right? Now, I understand technology can be annoying at times and not send messages for a myriad of reasons. What I don't understand is why they feel they need to send multiple messages days apart from each other. My record for the most messages received and I never replied? 10. Yea, annoying.
So now I will bring you to the message(s) I received tonight. This guy sent me 4 messages today. All generally saying the same thing. I finally sent a simple "no" message to him.
He then proceeded to call me a bunch of nasty names ranging from a female dog to the n-word.
Now, granted I should have blocked him at that point, BUT I felt the need to stick up for myself tonight, so I sent him this...
I know I'm not the most beautiful swan in the pond and not everyone will find me as angelic and wonderful as I see myself (lol), BUT really now? Let me just add that he was U-G-L-Y!!!!!!
Anyone else have any good stories about a guy flippin' a 180 once you've rejected them?
Till next time!!
Summer is finally upon us! I hope you guys are all ready for the summer flings and juicy stories to tell your friends! I know I am! Except, I shall always share my juicy stories with you guys. :)
Getting repeat messages from the same guy over and over again, is a bit obnoxious, right? Now, I understand technology can be annoying at times and not send messages for a myriad of reasons. What I don't understand is why they feel they need to send multiple messages days apart from each other. My record for the most messages received and I never replied? 10. Yea, annoying.
So now I will bring you to the message(s) I received tonight. This guy sent me 4 messages today. All generally saying the same thing. I finally sent a simple "no" message to him.
He then proceeded to call me a bunch of nasty names ranging from a female dog to the n-word.
Now, granted I should have blocked him at that point, BUT I felt the need to stick up for myself tonight, so I sent him this...
"You boys sure get feisty when you've been rejected, I do hope you know you're the one who wanted ME so badly all day".He then says
"B*** your lucky I sent you a message, I just felt sorry for your ugly a**"
I know I'm not the most beautiful swan in the pond and not everyone will find me as angelic and wonderful as I see myself (lol), BUT really now? Let me just add that he was U-G-L-Y!!!!!!
Anyone else have any good stories about a guy flippin' a 180 once you've rejected them?
Till next time!!
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