STACKING THE DECK

Originally Africa Boy asked me out for a drink on Monday night.  Then when he called with U2 tickets for Wednesday I was thrilled.  Right up to the part where we were  set for two dates within three days.  How am I supposed to keep up with my “oh so busy and important” façade and still be available twice in one week?  And to be honest, my life is a complete mess right now so I need the extra night.  Thus, I sit here typing instead of rolling home after another evening of drinks and conversation.  Wow, I canceled a date in order to seem unavailable.  What is this, The Rules?  No, not that!  But I know me and a night of drinking, well, more drinks equals less, ah, conversation…a little thing I learned in college, but insisted on testing the theory late into my twenties.  So I’m holding off till Wednesday night to see what Africa Boy is all about. 

In the meantime I’ll be seeing Professor Guy tomorrow at dance team practice.  Wow, he’s hot too.  Focus Jane, focus!!! 

Ok, online dating is my main focus right now, and although I have more than I can handle currently, well, why not.  I’ve been getting various interests on eHarmony.  So I really should give that a go.  The problem with eHarmony is that by the time you get through all the back and forth questions, the interest is gone.  It’s like dating without going out.  By round three of the screening process I’m already out the door.  So it might take a little time. 

Here’s another question…to JDate or not to JDate.  I was going to let my friends do this and report back, but this is my project so I think I have to go for it.  But what am I supposed to write?  “Shiksa Chick looking for the perfect Mench Man?”  Well, as Marilyn Monroe always said, “Did you ever notice that ‘what the hell’ is always the best answer?”  So it looks as though I’m going to wade through the waters of neurotic Jews in hopes of finding that magical stereotype…that family oriented, endlessly faithful, fabulous in bed, stand up Mench…maybe my future husbmench is just waiting for me now!

 

Comments

[Bethany Pax]

So wait, you're going to U2 on a second date? I've gotta get me one of those.

Oh, and in case you want to add an event to your Zagat dating guide. . . you can add those amazing sailing trips around Manhattan. I went last weekend and it was gorgeous and I would totally suggest you go because you get free drinks and you get to feel like one of the beautiful people. However, the situation isn't favorable for meeting a boy. The sailboat doesn't really allow mingling and even if it did, the clientele included small parties of friends (mostly women) and couples. Go figure.

[Jane]

I know, I almost had to have him repeat it when he said U2 tickets. "Do I want to go to a U2 concert with floor seats?" Is it even a question! We'll see how it goes.

I've heard of the sailing trips, but haven't ever gone on one. Sounds like it might be a fun thing to do for a third or fourth date, change things up a bit. Thanks for the tip! Of course, with the free drinks maybe I'll get the girls together, have a few drinks on the boat and then with our new liquid courage hit the bars downtown. Oh the possibilities...
:)