So why am I single? It's not my bad drinking habit, my frequent fits of rage, or the result of my advanced leprosy. Those things just don't apply to me. It's not due to shyness, lack of interest, or a bad rep... yet. ;) My expectations aren't too high, and while my interests may be somewhat specific, it's not like those people don't exist. Really, it all comes down to just not meeting people, and how could I? 99% of the people in my major are guys, I work from home, and I attend the same ward with the same people every week. I'm talking complete social stagnancy. Don't get me wrong, I have friends. I have lots of friends, the vast majority of which are girls; but friends are friends and lack the level of something more than friends. (That's kind of an ambiguous statement, but you get the idea.) I wouldn't be opposed to blind dates, but most blind dates that I get set up on are more of "she hasn't been on a date for awhile. Who can we set her up with?" type situations, and not "you know what? I bet those two would be perfect for each other!" type situations. Consequently, they have never gone anywhere.
So, since I don't expect my friends to set me up, it's time for a plan. It's time to break loose from the usual routine and to meet more people. Next semester I have a couple of dance classes. I plan to start visiting different FHE groups and ward prayers. I plan on getting a gym membership, and I would like to go to more random activities where I can meet new people (which brings back fond memories of last week's karaoke night =) ).
In the meantime, I've decided that dating is important, even if I'm not interested in the person in that way. Who knows? Maybe I'll find an unexpected romance, but at the very least I should be able to gain some more experience and get a better understanding of what I'm looking for. Not only that, but it should be fun! Care to help me in the quest? Let me know about any good events, or even leave a comment volunteering for a date! I can't promise that I'll be able to take out every girl that leaves a comment if there are a lot, but I'll gladly take out as many as I can and we'll have fun and get some dating practice together! In fact, I've got some good dates planned that are just going to waste as things now are.
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you make me laugh. dating got you down? hmmm. too bad. i have NO advice for you! haha
I do think it is funny that you totally DOGGED me for that double date offer a couple of weeks ago though! you are so funny.
Not fair! I said I would definitely be up for it if it wasn't sushi! I just don't think they would have appreciated me coming on their date then gagging all through the meal! Besides, I wouldn't say that dating has me down, just that I'm looking to improve it. You know, I'm just trying to be proactive and such.
Sorry Blake. I'm in a similar boat. Except most of my friends are guys, and that doesn't really help you out at all.
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