Am I Really Doing This?

Monday was a HUGE step for me.  I signed up for an online dating site.  It was a gut busting, hilarious experience and I still can't believe that I did it.

I have no problem writing about myself, right?  I don't hide the fact that I have a booty and that while I exercise a lot, I am still curvy.  I am honest, probably to a fault but that is just me.  My thinking is that if I tell you I weigh 125 lbs, it is gonna be pretty clear REALLY QUICKLY that that isn't the truth the moment you meet me so why not just be honest from the start.

The laughing came when I started to search the site.  Have you ever noticed how men search for women that are younger and women tend to search for men that are older?  All men seem to want a "Slender, About Average or Athletic and Toned" body type even if they are carrying a pony keg under their shirt.

The crazy differences start when men are over 40. I swear there are some men that are 42 and look like they are 30 and then there are some that look like they should be dating my mom (if she wasn't married).  I mean REALLY????  I just can't get over the differences.  I thought about posting some photos on here but then I decided that would just be mean.

Young guys gave me even more laughs.  Do you know how many young guys post photos of themselves looking like they should be in a douche bag Ed Hardy ad? Do I really want to date a guy that posts a photo of just his abs?  I mean, yeah his abs were hot but if that is the best thing he has to offer, no thanks.  Some of them looked young enough to be my son and while being a "Cougar" could be fun, I don't think so.

The best part is the people who contact you with no photo.  You really think that I am going to go out and meet someone that I have NEVER seen?  You are INSANE!!!  Period.

To say it has been a wild few days is an understatement.  I haven't even gone out and I have had some really good laughs.  If nothing else, this is great blog fodder and I know my girl friends and laughing right along with me!

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  1. CarrieNovember 4, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    i signed up for eharmony in september and after 9 days i started talking to an awesome guy that i'm dating exclusviely now and can definitely see a future with. good luck.

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