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Online Dating: The Shoes Don’t Lie!

2 Nov, 2009 | Online Dating World, Video

You know something’s uber-POPULAR when they start mocking about it in commercials…

And when you add character representation using SHOES?!

Well then, that’s just pure Marketing Genius.

The MadMen who came up with DSW’s new ‘shoe-dating‘ commercials KNOW their shiz when it comes to online-dating…

Because THIS totally does happen!

Online-Profile Misrepresentation…a.k.a B.S.!

Btw…what shoes do YOU dahlings wear on a first date?

kissies,

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Crazy but True…Club ‘Online Booty Call’??? WTF!

17 Sep, 2009 | Online Dating World

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source: onlinebootycall.com

Hot like snot? Wow.

They also have a blog called “Booty Call U”. ‘U’ as in University. I’m dead serious.

kissies,

p.s. – Thank you dahlings for all the “SIMC” guest post requests – keep them coming and remember – it’s WORLDWIDE! XOXO

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Can You Really Find – "The One" Online??? YES!

3 Sep, 2009 | Online Dating World

Just ask Diana from Our.City.Lights!

I was first introduced to Diana’s lovely blog, through a guest post she did on another fabulous blog & awesome bloggy friend, Dream Sequins (whom I will be meeting IRL next week at her pre-fashion week meet up event – sooo excited to finally meet you D! Yay X 100!!).

Diana graciously agreed to be a featured blogger on Midtown Girl, since she actually did meet her wonderful hubs through online-dating! I wanted Diana to share bits of her story with us single chicks – who are still searching for “The One” – bc as you have read in my previous post, sometimes it really does feel like it could never happen.

But as you will read from Diana’s answers…it really does & DID:

What initially made you decide to try online dating?

There is actually a funny story to tell with this- my friend signed up for a dating site, and it was free as long as you kept referring people. I told her I would sign up for her so she can get more free time. If I didn’t have her as an initiative, I would have never been able to do it!

What is your view in regards to the woman initiating contact with a potential match?

I was raised in a very traditional thinking home-whether it was dating, marriage, lifestyle, everything. That sort of thinking was challenging with a modern way of dating. I think if a woman knows what she wants, and who she is, online-dating can be a much more successful environment, even if isn’t the traditional way of dating.

Did you ever feel at times, online dating just wasn’t working for you?(Sometimes, I sure do!) If so, what made you stick with it?

At the time, online dating was just coming to. I was embarrassed to tell people I was on a dating website, but initially, this was one of the first things I’ve done for myself, regardless of what my friends and family thought.

How long were you online dating for, before you met the hubs?

I was on the website for a couple of weeks when he emailed me.

How did you know your hubs was the one? (what specific moment/date, etc.)

One of the things I really appreciate is a love for academia, Christ, and libraries. How was I supposed to find someone so specific in a bar or coffee shop? I was hesitant, but after building a friendship online with the goal of dating, he was what I really had in mind and worth the wait.

I was seeing someone else at the time, and Scott would do the nontraditional things that impressed me. He would buy me DVD’s, video games, rather than expensive roses, or cheesy stuffed animals. Instead of an expensive night out, he would host themed dinners at his place instead. Not only was he smart, but he was so creative!

Did you feel you had a special connection to your hubs b/c he chose the online dating route as well (besides other reasons of course)?

Yes. There is this idea that online dating is for awkward, shy people, but Scott and I were just really busy people at the time who knew what we wanted and didn’t want to deal with the hustle and bustle of bars, coffee shops, and awkward first dates.

Do you feel that the online dating world has changed since you’ve last been a part of it? If so, in what way(s)?

Yes! I think there are more options to websites, and more people! It’s more accepted now and there are more themed websites than just general dating websites.

If you could give one piece of great advice to those who are still out there searching for ‘the One’, like me, what would it be?

Know what you want, don’t settle because of frustration.

I think online dating takes a lot of discipline, and a certain level of emotional maturity. I’ve seen friends on both ends succeed and get their hearts broken because they couldn’t move on and meet the next person. I think you have to be able to have detachment.

If it doesn’t work out, no problem, learn from it and move on. There is a right person looking for you, too.

Does not her words make you smile? And how amazing is the timing of this post? When you’re down in the dumps, bloggy friends are there to the rescue – love you tons Diana!

- OH AND ONE MORE THING -

Bloggy Friends Are Awesome!

To my readers: thank you so very much for leaving such endearing and sweet comments in my last post. The bloggy world is awesome bc of the people who are in it – luv YOU- XOXO!

Back with weekend kissies,

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Current Stat: I Now Know Why the Jerkface Pool has Gotten Deeper.

2 Sep, 2009 | Online Dating World

Sooo… remember my “Double Dose Of Nonsense” post from a few days ago? Well make that quadruple dose -

A. Let’s begin with this Saturday, when I received yet another heartwarming text from Phone-O-Phone:

‘Hey – Are you doing anything tonight?’

Go Away.

B. Let’s us now move on to Misc Finance Guy, who so kindly contacted moi after his very important week long trip to FL, of which he needed to give me a break-down via text:

‘Hey! Key West was a good time. Did some fun water sports. Day trips also. How are you?’

Go away.

C. Last and the least interesting, let’s conclude the jerkface pool gathering (for this eve) with Lie R. McShaydee. Remember- from waaay back in MARCH? The jf who kept making all kinds of crazy excuses for not calling (even though he asked me for my contact info – another one!). For ex: I’m at my niece’s party (at 9:30pm on a wkdy??), my friend’s sister died….BULL-ah, BULL-ah.

Well, McShaydee sends me an email last night:

‘Hey! Sorry I hadn’t gotten back to you. I lost my phone with your number. I’d love to get back in contact with you. Hope you’re doing well ’

Go Faaar Away. Please.

You guys know I have been doing this online dating thing for sometime now right? And even though some (most) of the relationships do not work out (for good/bad reasons,whatever it may be), the point is there was an opp for a date-ship. Not this high school crap. I couldn’t figure out why this particular season was soo saturated with guys who were flaky. Then I read on the dating site:

It is now free to LOOK & BROWSE on this site.

Well there ya go! Even though an unpaid member can’t contact someone, they can peruse all they want and then jump into contact after payment. This is different than paying upfront, which most (not all) of the time separates those who are seriously looking to date and those who just want to “hook-up”. Gross.

My specific online dating pool has officially been taken over by the J.F.’s. For now anywayz.

I’m not feeling so great about this online dating thing anymore…;-(

no kissies today,

p.s. for those who are not on Twitter, my gf send me this to warn y’all of the psychos that are out there – pure insanity: http://melodymaker.posterous.com/the-reason-some-girls-stay-single-very-funny

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Current Stat: Double-Dose of Nonsense…

27 Aug, 2009 | Online Dating World

What the effing hell crap is goin on here?

So both these fellows asked me for my number after a quick email exchange. Which, as you guys know, is what I prefer. Fine. I send them my info and below are the responses that I receive (I’m getting irritated even as I type this. I hate when peeps waste my time.) -

Guy #1 Ad Exec: Sent this guy an email with my number, telling him I was up for talking over the phone, after he had asked me for offline convo. He sends me an EMAIL reply 3 days later…wtf is this? Wow.

‘Hi MG – I didn’t forget about you! Apologies about not getting back to you. I’ll call you tomorrow evening. I have some free time this weekend, so maybe we can get together. Hope all is well.‘

Guy #2 Misc. Finance Guy: Sent this guy an email with my number (after he asked for it) and 5 days later, he sends me a TEXT last night -

‘Hey there MG! Had a wedding this weekend and now I’m off to FL. Will definitely give you a call when I get back. Looking forward to meeting you.’

Look. I know it’s the end of summer. And I know people are all over the place before September hits…BUT -

Since when are manners seasonal…did I miss the memo out on this one?

Or do peeps still do the “I’ll just wait a few days before calling, so I don’t look like a loser” M.O.?

Have a lovely weekend dahlings!

p.s.: Phone-O-Phobe just texted me again ‘What’s up MG, how are you?’. Dude, r u slooow?

p.p.s.: Abs Loved ALL of your suggestions:

- Thinking something lilac-ish for the nail bed color of a french mani, wouldn’t that be fun? (but I’ll def check out the new OPI collect);
- Totally forgot about the pistachio color for the pashy’s (have a pink one which I’ll still rock too);
- Looking forward to trying laughing cow & gram’s (maybe w. the cinn tea!) – always see the commercial for it;
-And…I’m just gonna have to get both the beret & the cloche hat (I saw someone wearing a turquoise cloche – I want this now!!!

Otin’s def not a mani-pedi guy but he sure has a poetic skill-set

LOL – Luv you guys tons!! XOXO

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Online Dating Red Flag #11: Phone-O-Phobia

24 Aug, 2009 | Online Dating World

So…I’m sure most of you have seen my Top Ten Red Flags List for both chicks & guys. Well, I’ve decided to expand that list, since new douchiness happens to pop up when I least expect it.

In the past week or two, I had been exchanging emails with one fellow when I suggested to him that it would be easier to speak over the phone. Usually I don’t have to do this, bc after a few days, most prospects usually send me their info anyway and we move on to telephonic convos.

This guy had not and I was def not interested in continuing our pen-pal exchange…

So I make the suggestion and Phone-O-Phobe emails me back with this response:

“…You should email me to my personal address. at least i can answer you from my phone then….and we can talk on the phone also. that would be great”

Huh? Is he scared of the phone or something…what the?

I email him my regular addy and a few hours later, get this response:

“Great. Do you think you can send me some photos? I wasn’t able to view them on your profile. I think it’s my computer that’s the problem.”

No dollface. Me thinks you’re the problem.

Maybe P.O.P. has had negative experience(s) with fake/bad pics & such, but that’s not my prob! And this guy’s clearly confusing online-dating with meeting chicks off of MySpace. It is NOT the same thing. Thanks, but Nah.

And P.S. – pics with chicks in your profile (friends or otherwise) are NOT favored. Nor are pics sooo close-up, I can see your brain through your nostrils.

Thanks again sweets. So Weak.

kissies,

p.s. UPDATE: P.O.P. never received a response from me (obviously), but he still sent me a text on Sat @ 6:30PM saying – ‘Hey MG! Any plans for tonight?’

Grow the F – UP le douche!

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On Tonight’s Menu: The Cheeserrific Rambler…

12 Aug, 2009 | Online Dating World

Ok, in general I would normally not post emails from someone I had been in communications with…but in this case, I just had to -

(FYI – I took out the personal info bc I’m not that evil, hello! And, I refuse to spell-check someone else‘s verbage)

Email from Cheeseriffic Rambler:

“Firstly, I’m glad I didn’t wig you out. LOL Secondly, your right this online dating is a trip but so far so good. Now to answer a few questions. Yes I go back home a lot…I’m actually heading back that way the end of the month. I didn’t move here for professional reason. I played Baseball out of High School in Florida, I screwed up moved back to RI, I screwed up again LOL then it was off to the desert (ahh, that’s sooo not LOL). A BF of mine, was going to undergrad here so I transferred, finished up and have been here off and on ever since.

In that time I’ve fought fires in Alaska, Spit poems at the Nurocean Poets Cafe in NY, built houses in Louisianna, wrote a poetry book, taught english in Mexico, and lived in my truck/camper rock climbing all over the west coast (WTF is all this abt?). But as I get older and think about settling down I constantly think/dream of the East Coast. (Good luck to ya!)

I don’t want to sound like a jerk, but you are beautiful, is it hard to find guys in NY? (Nope u don’t sound like a jerk…u sound unemployed!). I mean I looked at that one pic of you smiling and was like, “begin communication, begin communication!!!” LOL (CCC-Cah-Or-Nee)

You have amazing eyes and a sweet smile (thx!). SO what’s up? (what’s up? wtf!) Are you a heart breaker? (Yes he wrote this. MG never fabricates, thx). You have to have guys begging for your phone number…seriously. What’s your story…;) (My story? Welcome to the Midtown Girl Chronicles!). Well I hope you have a great day. Take care.”