Online dating

Yes, it HAS been a very long time hasn't it?

And all I have to say is....

I don't lock myself in my room everyday, fearing the outside world. I don't just watch the world go by. And I don't wait for Prince Charming to knock on my door. So, that begs the question- where have all the men gone?

I have one nibble but I'm not sure I'll find him attractive. He's another one from the maybe pile, a cohort of men that I have found disappointing to say the least. And while another website shows someone in the US that's interested, he's a little young and well- geographically, it's all a little silly really!

I thought maybe I should change the introduction of my profile to read:

"Apparently I come across as ‘too confident’ on these websites. In other words, selling yourself well is not what internet dating is about. Apparently, a girl with a brain who is good-looking enough to get people to initially look at her profile isn’t good enough to date unless she portrays herself as easy or can’t spell.

The truth is: I like myself. I don’t have an eating disorder nor do I intend to acquire one. I don’t think I’ll get plastic surgery or liposuction and if I had money, I don’t think I’d hire a personal trainer. I’m actually happy- with OR without peer group pressure OR you. I pride myself on my spelling so if you have any spelling mistakes in your profile, DON’T register your interest. You are wasting our time in doing so.

Everyone’s profile tends to mention Shantaram as a favourite book. Now, I haven’t read Shantaram but I might one day, when I feel the hype is over. Hype and I don’t go in the same sentence. If you have seen Independence Day, you liked Lord of the Rings AND you once thought Hanson were cool..... You are the antithesis of me. BUT that doesn’t mean to say I am writing you off..... yet.

I am awesome, but maybe I’m too much for you to handle! Contact me if you are interested in a challenge, a would be spelling champion and a down and outright individual.

P.S. I sacrificed my belief in AFL to watch Rugby on a first date. I feel very dirty for the experience as now I understand the one game I vehemently stated that I would not. DON’T expect me to do it again."

But... in truth, I won't post this because it will not help me. According to a male friend, it paints me as fickle and judgemental- with not an ounce of fun to be had.

*rolls eyes*

It also amuses me how some men will clearly register interest in every female on the site. These men are usually chronic misspellers- A BIG TURN OFF. These guys have taken their own photos in the bathroom mirror, looking smug and have never read a book OR newspaper in their lifes.

*Groan*

Anyway, I feel a date coming up. He's apparently calling tonight. I'll let you all know! ;-)