Out of boredom, and the fact that
I've clearly forgotten how to read signals in real life, I've decided to dip my toe into the online dating ocean. And, in true Savia fashion, my strategy is to let it all hang out, in my profile and my messages to dudes.
I don't care what anyone thinks of me, and if they don't get my warped sense of humour, fuck 'em. Except not literally, unless they're super cute.
The fact that I'm quite happy being single and am not sure if I want to be in a serious relationship right now is also helpful. If you're not desperate, you're less likely to put on an act or get hurt. If someone tickles my fancy and we end up together, great. If not, at least I have a good story to tell.
And guess who benefits in all of this? That's right: it's you, dear readers.
I saw a profile of a cute guy who seemed really interesting. He has a film degree and his entire description of himself talked about how much he loves films - all of them. As long as someone put time into making the film, he's interested in watching it. So, I wrote him this message [edited here to remove some of my personal details]:
Hi,
Your profile caught my eye. I'm a fan of pretty much anything to do with the arts. Art, in all its forms, is a big part of my daily life.
As for film, my favourite type is what I like to call "f-ed up Canadian films" [I would have totally written that word out, but this site censors swear words - jerks) that are all dark and twisted and everyone is all incest-y. Is it just me or is depicting incest a prerequisite for being considered a Canadian film?
Fave f-ed up Canadian titles off the top of my head:
- Last Night (we're all gonna die but it's all good)
- Kissed (no incest, but some necrophilia - score!)
- Love and Death on Long Island (Jason Priestly playing a bad actor in teen movies with a creepy old man falling in love with him - double score!)
- eXistenZ (naughty video game umbilical cord goodness)
- The Red Violin (painting with blood!)
- The Hanging Garden (teen masturbation!)
- Monsoon Wedding (take that, rapist!)
- Dog Park (awww - da puppies)
I love all of it.
Most films at the [local alternative film theatre] pique my interest, but I don't always have people to go with. The problem with being single in your 30s is that the majority of your friends have settled down and cocooned with their new families, which is great for them, but what about my needs, people!!? They should know that it's all about me.
So, what are your favourite films? Ones you think everyone has to see?
Savia
Strangely, he never wrote me back. I can't believe my incest-centric focus didn't work. It's one of my best pickup strategies.
7 comments:
There's a lot of scum out on the dating websites. I mean bottom of the barrel shit. Be careful, and good luck!
I would date you after that msg.
Hearing you talk about online dating on FB instigated me signing up for a site, too. I'm going to be relocating out of this city in 6 months to a year, and I put that right in my profile. I said I was looking to date casually, nothing serious, and I have to say, the time limit changed the whole outlook on the place! It's so freeing! So I think you're right to keep it light. Then, you don't have to worry about whether this dude is next BF material. It's more like, is this guy messaging material? haha Or is this dude enjoyable enough to actually spend an evening with?
Although, I did get a msg from a hot black guy who wanted to straight up f!$#, and it turns out that's sort of hot (even though I'm really NOT down with a self-proclaimed "well-endowed black man" who wants to put some excitment in my life. That's a bit too much excitement.)
Now why didn't anyone write that to me when I tried the sites?
PS: Great movie rental list.
Willow, I want to make out with you just based on that comment.
Cec, enjoy my film pics!
Sav, you are hilarious.
May-B, I would totally date you if I could.
I would date you too. But The Guy wouldn't be thrilled with that.
Who am I kidding? He'd be FINE with that.
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