My adventures in online dating

You read the title right. I entered the world of online dating on Monday. I still laugh at it myself when I think about it. Don't worry, you can laugh too!

I opted for eHarmony over the others because of research I did (yes, I did research on it) oh and they were having a 50% sale on a three month membership. So, why not? Exac!

I'm going to own it! I am an online dater. Yup! I sure am! I'm going to own it and document my time as an online dater here. I don't want to be one of those people who randomly goes on dates with no real story on how you two met. You know how awkward that would get? "How'd you two meet?" "oh um yeah at Vons at the deli counter..." No thanks.

How many of you have wondered "hmmmmmm" when you see Match.com or eHarmony commercials? Well here's the demystifying account of what happens! I welcome comments, criticism or hey encouragement!

Here's my reasoning why I went for online dating (besides the sale):

• I honestly don't think I have the time or energy to find someone to date. I hate going to crowded bars and trying to pick up on people. You end up getting skeezy guys trying to pick up on you with horrible pick up lines. While I've heard of success stories of bar relationships, that's just not for me.
• I don't care enough to put myself out there. I'm too shy to just walk up to someone cute and be like "hey let's grab drinks!" Not going to happen, unless I've had a drink already! 
• My commitments aren't places I'd want to meet people. I work with high school seniors all day and that would get me arrested even if I did think one of them were cute and I'm in an MBA program at PLNU and I've always said "don't date a Loma boy because you'll end up in a group project with them." Also, how awkward would it be during break to be like 'hey great answer to that last question, wanna grab a drink?' um no, not going to happen for this girl. I have met some awesome people and am not saying I "can't" meet people here, it's just hard! And I'm there to focus... yes, focus.

So I've been on the eHarm for a few days and already went out once (I was floored how fast these guys act!) and so I'll update those who are interested tomorrow most likely on my first date which happened last night and any other unfoldings that happen.

The life of a single girl is going to get interesting!! I mean who doesn't want to be Julia?!

Until next time...