So I did end up having my housewarming party this weekend in the end, I decided on a fun, girly afternoon and clothes swap. Right now, I'm wearing two items from the swap: a tight, satiny XOXO skirt and a brownish top from Banana Republic. All in all, though, it was a totally fun afternoon of girly bonding and . . . lots and lots of mimosas.
So, after the guests had left, my friend Cate, who lives around the
corner, came back over. And, of course, our convo turned to men and
Internet dating. So I gave her my log-in and told her to take the
reins for awhile.
We laughed a lot, I didn't really remember what I wrote, until I logged back in to my profile. Here are some of the e-mails that I (Cate) sent:
Subject line: Caffeine fixes
I don't drink coffee either, but I do love me some diet coke. Let's meet up sometime over some illicit beverages. xoxo
Subject line: snack food
My favorite treat at the union square green market is a slice of zucchini bread. What about you? Want to grab a beer?
Subject line: none
You're very cute and I want to squeeze your biceps. Have you gotten that request before?
Commence cringing. Here's the thing: If I don't take this seriously, how's it going to work? I mean, I do believe online dating works. That's how my brother and his wife met. And I know I'm not going to meet anyone by sending ghost-written, mimosa-fueled e-mails (even though I do think they're kind of funny!).
So, that's the way the world goes round. Two steps forward, eight steps back and whatever OTHER cliches you want to use. I'm trying, I guess is the thing!
Also, I realized, I've been on the blog for a year! And I have to say, we've been through A LOT together and thanks so much for reading and keeping me honest, giving me well-needed reality checks, and really just being guides and friends as I navigate the dating world. And, trust me, despite my occasional lapse of judgment (see above) I'm getting there!
Posted by Alice
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