100 First Dates

originally posted Thursday, September 01, 2005

I'm on a mission.

100 First Dates.

I've realized that I've been wasting alot of time and emotion getting involved with and attached to men that are beneath me (not necessarily in the fun way, either). Since I'm a pretty unusual woman, I figure it's going to take a fair amount of determination on my part to find a candidate that is interested in and worthy of a meaningful long term relationship.

Also, it's dawned on me that part of the problem is my openness. I'm willing to give anyone a chance. That's a good thing. Being willing to give anyone a second or third chance ...that's not so good. I make excuses for these inadequate men.

My new philosophy relies more heavily on Occam's Razor - the simplest explanation is the best. And 100 First Dates is a great way for me to practice this. So even though I can and occasionally do have a good time talking to a brick wall, when the brick wall calls to ask me out again I need to let bygones be bygones. He is, afterall, a brick wall... NOT someone I want to spend the rest of my life with.

And so, it begins.

The Countdown

Let the count down begin. First a couple of notes:
1. I've decided to count backwards on this so I have constant knowledge of how many more dates I'm committed to go on / must endure. I feel that after 100, I can legitimately give up or go gay. (Except I'm probably too lazy to switch teams and learn all the tricks that go with different anatomy).

2. Austin is a small town (and I think I've already dated half of the city anyway) but I will be changing names to protect the guilty, inept and clueless.

3. I am accepting applications for first dates. If you feel you are a worthy candidate or know of one, please send a note or comment.

The minimum criteria for candidates:
be in the Austin area
have a full set of teeth (Billy Bob or Austin Powers teeth do NOT qualify)
be a minimum of 5'10 (preferably 6' or taller)
have good hygiene and grooming
possess a modicum of intelligence or at least a bachelor's degree in underwater basket weaving or equivalent
be gainfully employed
be financially independent (this means being able to pay for a first date!)
have private transportation
have a sharp sense of humor and appreciation of the "dork" side
be generally well adjusted with hobbies and interests outside of work (videogames and porn do not qualify)

Bonus points will be awarded for good manners, good grooming, attractiveness, above average intelligence and creativity.