Match.com

Well, I have done it. I finally broke down and joined the dating website match.com! I don't really know what I am looking for, mainly just people to hang out with, nothing serious at this point, since things are really confusing and unsettled at the moment. But you know what, I think that everyone's life is confusing and unsettled. How many people do you know are completely 100% satisfied with how things are going? You may know many, but I bet you they are all old, lol. I think people my age are just like me, confused, excited and yet a little nervous about what the future holds. It seems as of lately things have really just been crazy. First my truck dies, then the VA tells me I owe them money, and then my internship falls through. I thought that by moving home everything would just work out perfectly. I would have my truck, an internship, savings, and then get a great job somewhere in Raleigh. Well, surprise surprise. Life doesn't always work out the way we want it to. I guess there is a reason for this that I will doscover later on, but right now it just makes no sense. Oh well, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. I did learn one really good lesson though, and that is to save ALL documents, receipts, paperwork, etc. My mom is really good at this. She will save bills, receipts, warranties, etc. for years. She probably has warranties for things that we don't even have anymore! I used to give her a really hard time about this, but have learned why she does it. Because it may be years later, but someone will come back to you and say, you never paid for this, or this was never reconciled. But, if you have the paperwork, even from years back, you can show it to them and protect yourself. So thanks mom, you teaching me to keep all my files over the years has helped me and is paying off.
So back to the match.com thing. So, as I said, I joined, about a week ago. Its been interesting. Its kinda like we are all cattle, being put in a herd and being chosen by who looks best and has the best qualities, then to be slaughtered. Well, not really slaughtered, but you get my drift. So this is how it works. You make a profile, describing who you are, what you do, education, favorites, places lived, etc. You even have to write a paragraph about yourself and what you are looking for in a partner. Then you can post pictures of yourself. If you don't post pictures, don't expect anyone to talk to you. People are so picky these days let me tell you, and I guess I am too. So once you have your profile, you can view other guys. If you make your profile available for public view, meaning everyone can see it, and go and look at someone else's profile, then it will store in their memory as who went and viewed their profile. I have had about 200 people view my profile. Some of these people seem a little creapy, crazy, or just odd.
Also, you can "wink" at someone or write them an email. Let me tell you, I have had some really freaky people "wink" at me and email me. I forgot to mention that your profile states your age and the age of those you are seeking. So, when I get a "wink" from a 50 yr old, this is really creepy. I have had several winks from old men or really scary looking men, or those red kneck country boys that think a good date is going mudding or shooting cans off a log. Its been interesting let me tell you. However, I have had some hot, nice guys "wink" and email as well. I even met one and he seemed pretty normal. I am supposed to go out with him again this weekend, we'll see if he calls. Dunno. Whatever. Really, I just want to date several people to get a feel of what I am looking for and interested in. I have been known to date some real "winners." At this point I know my mom and sister are thinking, yup, Dwayne and that other idiot Lance. But, I also think that every person you date you learn something from. I don't regret dating anyone that I have dated, because I have learned more about myself from doing so. If you don't get out there and try, how will you know what you want? If you don't try different flavors, you won't know it when you find that flavor. I just want to settle for vanilla anymore, but am looking for the other flavors that are out there. We will see. I will have to keep you posted on how this thing turns out. Time will tell as my grandmother says.