When did deceit become acceptable? Was it the moment people realized they could cower behind a dim screen and create the persona they feel at that moment? The pitiful reality that interest in another person is indicated almost solely by a swift swipe of a finger is dehumanizing. What can you really tell about a person through a screen? I'm not even just talking about Photoshop, filters, alternative lighting, or "working those angles." This goes back to history- to when screens were still being introduced to this country. The election in '60 is a great portrayal of this; Kennedy's presence on the black and white screen was superior to Nixon's. Historical analysts for decades have ranted, proclaiming Nixon's platform and policies surpassed those of Kennedy's in almost every way, yet Kennedy was the victor. Appearance was the indisputable deciding factor of this election. And so it continues...
Social Studies wasn't my favorite class in school by a long shot but my appreciation for it has certainly grown over the years. History really does repeat itself. We take everything we see presented gleaming on any handheld device as gospel: AOL instant messages, Myspace top 8 rankings, Wikipedia, and now dating profiles. The worst part is that we accept it! We, as a generation, Millennials, should take a stand... as you scroll on your phone while binge watching Nexflix in the background... ahh, the irony.
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He was short with a tatted sleeve and half of his head shaved. The other side of his head had flippy blonde hair that brushed his right cheek. He was totally not my type... do people even have types anymore?
Well, we went on dates like coffee shops and explored old record stores and a bookstore that was previously an opera house. He was a great kisser and I mean grrrrrrreat (part of a balanced breakfast). But, I guess relationships were too "trendy" for him... after staying up way too late together on a weeknight, I confessed that I liked him a couple days later and that's when he ghosted me. The first ghosting is the worst, right? I had to make something to put a better taste in my mouth... I found a recipe for "belly buttons," that seemed suiting. Not only is this an outlandish name for a dessert, but it's not really that sweet. It's also not too salty. It's simple, yet meticulous just for the sake of being so. Unwrap an entire bag of Hershey Kisses, place handfuls of waffle pretzels on a baking sheet not overlapping, and preheat the oven to 250. Naturally, even an obscure convectional heating time. Situate each Hershey kiss on each pretzel and then bake for 3 minutes. Wow, about the length of this fling. Then, once removing from the oven, promptly squish one M&M to the top of each Hershey Kiss. Refrigerate immediately and then consume shamelessly. Dating like a dude, serial dater, player, or being a total operator and looking like a babe doing it. I've been accused of all of them and verdict is out- ALL TRUE.... Except maybe the babe part, but hey! I cant look to shabby if I was able to go on 8 dates in one week. Yes, that is an actual number of dates with different guys from a Monday to a Sunday. I am not a hoe, a heart-breaker, or trying to get free dinners and drinks. I am looking for the real thing and doubling my odds. Think of it as being efficient. This generation is all about the now. More and more guys don't believe in monogamy but they don't advertise it, so how else to find out what they're about without meeting them?
I am simply treating dating like the toddler game with 3-D shapes. You know, the one where the container has a lid with cut outs of squares, stars, rectangles, and triangles. Each guy has their own qualities that make them similar and classifiable. ~SQUARES are what the kids these days call "fuck boys". ~RECTANGLES are a step up. They put fourth a little effort but still have the same shallow priorities as a square. ~CIRCLES can go either way, they just have no angle for a spark . Usually there is no foreseeable future, long or sometimes short-term with a circle. ~STARS are the ultimate- if I found a star that was genuinely gleaming and not just hot gas, I wouldn't be blogging my dating defeats. I don't love playing games when it comes to matters of the heart but people (yes girls included; I'm certainly guilty of this) want what they can't have. So, this means being "unusually hard to hold onto (Sara Bareilles)." So, I'll keep playing till I win and then cash out. I'm also taking a gamble on this blog so leave me a comment on your thoughts ;)) Let the dating chronicles begin. |
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