I typically pick up blogging again when something changes in my life. Weight loss, dating, pregnancy. I've been pregnant now for 22 weeks and each of those weeks I've thought that I should start blogging about the 987 things that suck about being pregnant and the two things that don't.
But to be honest, I've found so many other fantastic pregnancy blogs that I've decided, on your behalf (you're welcome), that the last thing this world needs is another baby blog.
So, what does this world need?
A little of this:
Yup.
But, creating a blog solely to discuss my teeny obsession with Brett Lawrie would not only make me an incredibly creepy old woman (he's ten years younger than me), I can't imagine my husband would be too happy.
So, with a huge gaping black hole in my quest for blog ideas (not to mention, my soul) - I reflected back on what I most enjoyed blogging about in the past. And, turns out, I love talking about online dating. Now, speaking of topics my husband wouldn't be thrilled to see me write about - I need to clarify.
I met Adam (husband) online, along with a slew of other characters (both good and very, VERY bad). And although the concept of online dating has definitely surpassed the 'only creeps do it' level of societal acceptance, I still feel it gets a bum rap.
Many of my friends have tried online dating, met a few weirdos and subsequently gave up. And this, I fear, is the story of too many women who attempt to date via computer.
I had a (mostly) positive experience dating online. Not only did I meet Adam - the best person ever - I also made a few great friends along the way. But for the handful of excellent folks I came to know via my online dating extravaganza, there were about 78 douche bags I was also unfortunate enough to encounter---most of them who I met at the beginning of my online dating experience. And, had I given up after a date where I literally got ditched half-way through (with the bill), or after a date which consisted of sippingTim Horton's coffee while parked in a van on the side of my street (and yes, how I WISH I could've said down by the river), then I would've never met my husband or my friends the Pilot, the Army Guy and The Canuck-Turned Yankee-Turned Canuck Again.
These people made all the douchebaggery worth it. I am happy to have new friends and I am the happiest I've ever been to be married to my husband.
So, with this semi-boring introduction out of the way, I've decided to continue to talk about the world of online dating. Obviously I won't be recounting any personal stories, but I do want to share my experiences, my tips, my advice and hopefully some funny stories from others who are in the midst of 'the battle'.
I often hear people say that online dating is just the same as meeting someone in a bar - but let's face it - it's SO much better. There are no dirty, sweaty semi-aroused men rubbing up against you, you can log in wearing track pants, zit cream and a Warrant t-shirt and still be able to chat with good-looking men AND there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of less-attractive people than you at your fingertips. Judge them. Feel better about yourself. It's all part of the fun.
