The three D's of Dating...

Another Dude. Another Date. Another Disappointment.  This has become my reality of dating.

You've all read my dating woes.

After a break from online dating for a couple of months, back when I probably shouldn't have jumped back into it so soon because I was still reeling from my break up that left me stunned and hurt, here I am again.  My decision was get through the holidays and sign back up after Christmas.

Which I did.



After Christmas I signed back up on Bumble, because it was easy and I was familiar with it.  After the usual matched with dudes, emailed dudes, maybe 2 of the 20 emailed back, then 1 kept emailing and we made a date!  BAM!

Went on date.
Meh.
We met for drinks.
He didn't pay for me.
He wasn't an asshole, but there just didn't seem to be a connection.
He walked me to my car.  Kissed me goodnight - not a good kisser.
Sigh.

The next day I signed up for Match.com.  That was a chunk of change. UGH!  I signed up for 6 months.  Figured - why not give another paid site a go.  Haven't done this one yet....
Already hate it.
It's cluttered, weird, hard to navigate.  I actually had to spend some time on the Live Chat to get some guidance.  I have found they don't really match up you with shit.  Most guys are creepy.  It sucks.  But I'm stuck on it for 6 months.

It's been a couple of weeks now - and I made one date with one guy which he canceled the morning of saying "Not to be a dick, but I have to cancel.  I feel I should be nervous or excited but I'm neither.  I don't think Online Dating is for me.".  Mind you, this dude had already been whining about how weird Online Dating is.  No shit asshole - no one likes it but it's a necessary evil.  Dodged that bullet I suppose.



Decided to go on a 2nd date with 1st Bumble dude.  Maybe I'm jumping to quick into writing him off.  I mean he wasn't a jerk.  1st dates can be awkward.  I want to be fair and give him a fair chance.  If date 2 doesn't work out, then forget it right?

So Date 2:
He paid for dinner (I had hinted for him to do so earlier).
It wasn't horrid, but it wasn't great, but I still wanted to be fair.  So I suggested we wander over for another drink (which I would buy).
Done.
It was fun.  But just no spark.  No connection.  No nothing.
He was into me though, so I felt bad.
He walked me to my car.  Kissed me goodnight.  Still not a good kisser.
Sigh.
I went home and thought long and hard about it and asked advice of friends.  Everyone agreed - if it's not there, it's not there.  You can't force these things.  So I had to send my very 1st "Sorry I just didn't feel a romantic connection" text.  He never responded.  I felt bad, but what can ya do.



More matches on Bumble.  Many many more dudes not responding.  Emailed a few.  Never went anywhere.  Why the fuck are you on dating sites if you never want to meet up you jackasses?!

Emailed a couple dudes on Match....never heard back.

Added CMB again.  I know, this app was stupid, but it's easy.  You get sent a handful of dudes a day and you like or pass then that's it.  Figured it can't hurt. No real work involved unless you actually start emailing someone which is rare.  Also re-signed up on Meetup...maybe that's the direction I need to go?

Got another date off Bumble.

Went on date.
Meh.
We met for drinks.
He didn't pay.
I actually thought maybe this guy could turn into a friend if anything.  He was cool.  I didn't feel that spark but he seemed alright?  Maybe it would grow into something if we went out a couple more times?
Text him the next day.  He did respond once - but haven't heard back now.
I think we're mutually ghosting.
Sigh.

Matched with a dude on CMB.  Seemed pretty cool.  We were having some decent emails back and fro on the app.  I hit him with my usual "Whatcha lookin for in a lady?  "What are your deal breakers?"  I gave him my deal breakers (Conservative Republican, Crazy Religious, Allergic to Cats, Live in your mom's basement, Serial Killer, Meth Head...)
CMB Dude: "I'm not conservative, but I am a Republican."
Me: "Ah ok, but you didn't vote for Trump, did you?"
CMB Dude: "Yes I did."
Me:



Matched with a dude on Bumble.
Sent my opener email (FYI I always try to grab something off their profile and address that).
My opening email:
"Hi there!  That's a super cute dog you got there!" (He had a darling brown lab in like 3 pictures)
Bumble Dude:
"Thanks.  Unfortunately he's dead now."
Me:

So there you have it folks.
2018 is not starting out very successful in the dating world that's for damn sure.
So my advice to those of you jumping into this world:

2017 Recap...

Well shit.
I went back and read my 2016 Recap and this year was even worse.
Thanks Trump.  You fuckwad.



Unfortunately this blog will be very similar to the last one.  I am going to hit the highlights, like bullet points.  As I was thinking about what I was going to write, I was having a hard time coming up with the good.  I'm not going to lie - this year was hella brutal.  I don't like to end on a negative note, and I'm fighting not too but in all honesty - this year blew for the most part.  I'm going to get the bad out of the way 1st:

I lost 3 dear people.  My amazing friend BC. #fuckcancer  Then 2 of my best friends moms.  Karen and Liz.  Karen was a lovely woman who had a wonderful laugh. #fuckcancer. I was close to Liz and she was like a 2nd mom to me.  Knowing I will not be slapped upside the head because I can't understand something she tells me in her thick Scottish brogue rips my heart apart.  Rest in Peace my precious friends.

This year also brought me heartbreak.  I don't remember the last time I had to deal with that.  It SUCKS!  I met a guy, thought - I finally found him!  My person! I fell in love with his daughter. He talked about our future.  But no - he was a fucking heartless robot.  Wow.  I was totally snowed. That hurt.  So - also - to him:

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BUT - with all the heartbreak, with our country crashing down around us, with all the bullshit and the tragedy and the tears and the OH MY GOD FUCK 2017 - Let's throw in the good shall we?

Here goes:

Let's start with one of the biggest highlights - The Women's March!  That's right - 3 million women marched all over the United States in a PEACEFUL protest.  Yes - PEACEFUL.  Not one incident of violence.  In the biggest protest in the history of the US - no violence!!!  Why? Because women fucking rule.  You can read about it here.  Here was our little posse

I did a Food Tour because - Food.

I also did a 5K that included Brunch and Champagne because - Food.

I always love Bob's Irish Spirit Run

Mom and I hunted Easter Eggs at Disneyland

Although this music festival is now tainted because I went with the dude who eventually ripped my heart out - It was still amazing - him aside.  Terri was with me as well and I got to see some amazing music and have some amazing food at Arroyo Seco

I got to go to the Museum of Ice Cream

Did our annual OC Fair trip.  Oh and did I mention that Shane and Danelle moved back home?  Oregon didn't work out.  I was bummed for them but you know how happy I am to have them back!

Mom, Taylor and I went to Midsummer Scream

I took a Road Trip - which is also now tainted because guess who was with me - but the highlight was the reason I went - to see my baby brother retire!  There are 3 separate blogs in August if you want the jist, but aside from who I was with it was gorgeous.  I plan to do a Sedona/Grand Canyon re-do so I can make some new better memories!

Halloween Season is always my favorite time of year and this year was no exception!  Haunt, Hayride, Horror Nights and a Horror Train are just to name a few!  I also dyed my hair pink for a couple months - that was fun!

Got to watch my friend kick ass at her 1st Rugged

Had a lovely Thanksgiving

And an even lovelier Christmas

I also hit some rad events!

Enchanted Forest of Light

29 Rooms

And Yayoi Kusama at The Broad

I also got onstage!  It was only for 1 night but it was a blast!  It's always a hoot to participate in the "Dolt's" Only Xmas Pageant at Stages.

I finished the year appropriately for a crap-tastic year - home - not feeling great.  I actually got to a party but had to leave because - of course.  So, another NYE home with the kitties.  They of course didn't mind.

So - to 2017




And to 2018:




I'm hopeful you guys.  Truly hopeful.  We've had 2 shitty years in a row - it's time for a good one!  I hope to meet my person this year.  I hope we can all continue to find the good among the rough mess our country is in right now.  I hope great art will be made and I hope to be a part of it.  I hope to find out more about myself.  I hope everyone stays healthy and happy and we all hang on to that hope.  Don't let hope die.  I know I won't!

Here's to more blogs, more photo play dates, more theatre, more love, more adventures and lots more laughs!  Happy 2018 my friends!