Personals, Dating, and Single-dom oh my!

So a lot of people are seeking people via the web now a days. Yeah, sure......my friends and I would occasionally post a profile back in the college days just to see who would reply or to find an internet pen pal. But now-a-days people are seeking that special someone at the ease of a few key strokes. I have a few girl-friends that have put up personal ads online and along with your toothpaste and orange juice commercials you get a dose of dating service commercials with "this will be! an everlasting love.." playing in the background. At the age I'm at (28 to be exact) it's very hard to meet people. You don't have college to give you daily opportunities to catch someone's eye across campus or late night excursions to a dock to talk in the moonlight and toy with the idea of becoming more than friends. Now, a lot of people go to church not to seek God but to look for a life partner..........but hey, atleast it's putting people in the house of God, I guess......... And if you're not into the "meat market" scene at your local bar & grill, well you're pretty much out of luck. When you start to feel lonely you hope that for some reason fate will occur and you'll meet your destined partner on a quick trip for milk at the grocery store or while pumping gas on your way home from work. And it's hard to look cute while filling the ole gas tank or picking out the half gallon of milk with the latest expiration date, ha. So why does it seem that so many people are single now-a-days? Why are people waiting so much later to get married and have children? But like I can talk.........I always said as a child that I would get married at 28..........well, I have 5 months to go before I have a birthday..........(looks at bare wedding finger and sighs).............. I remember that a guy I dated back in college said he was going to have me married before 28......ah, we were so silly then weren't we.....good times.

It has blown my mind recently on falling upon an ad by this old friend. I just think, "why in the world does he have to post an online ad?! He's this amazing guy (or I remember him as this), good looking, has a lot going for him, etc. He should have girls going bananas over him. (ok, gwen stefani rings in my head). I try not to be self-righteous but I think the same things of myself. I'm this amazing girl (or I remember me as this, ha), good looking (well I think so except on off days), has a lot going for her (I think?). So why am I not married? Why am I not having a good time with my husband, exploring different cities, eating pizza and watching movies, and calling each other retarded pet names that crack us up? Why am I not with someone and bargaining that our first girl's name be Evangeline (ha)? Why am I not with someone who will hold my hand as we pray over our dinner? Why why why?! I want the golden goose now, daddy!!!! (ha, the Veruca Salt in me jumps out)

Well, number one: I was in a very serious relationship for a long time. It has taken me a long time to get over it..........and now I'm just learning to be by myself and be ok with that.

number two: I guess I'm picky. I've never been a dater for the sake of dating. I don't really feel like getting someone's hopes up if I'm not seriously interested in them.....and I don't want someone to do that to me. I have to really get to know someone before I even know if there is some spark......and there's only been two sparks that hit me, which I dated both of them. Except for that old highschool crush I had.....sparks were there but alas......

number three: Deep down I feel that if it's meant to be then it's meant to be. I really feel like there is someone meant for me.....but it's just not time right now. Maybe I'm some romantic spiritual person-but I feel that God is really giving me time to work out all of my heart-ache and is allowing time for that guy that will one day be in my life to grow so that he can be the type of guy I need. I pray this is true..........

So just as a goofy thing to do, I will post my own little personal ad. God? Make sure you read this, take notes, and keep an eye out, HA! I'm silly.........well for fun, here we go.

Gender: Woman seeking Man
Marital Status: Single, never married (although it felt like I was)
Body Type: Slender, I think
Height: 5' 11"
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Auburn
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Sense of humor: Friendly, Clever/Quick witted, Goofy
Social Setting: Shy at first, Better in small groups
TV Watching: Channel Hopper, Movies, Documentaries, Dramas
Smoking: Doesn't smoke
Drinking: Drinks socially (I would say 2-3 times a year....what a party girl, ha!)
Have kids: no
Wants kids: yes
Education: College Grad
Employment Status: Full-time
Religion: Christianity
Political Views: Conservative
Astrology: Sagittarius
Interests: Art, Dining, Movies, Listening to music, reading, gaming, television

About my match:
Age: 27-31
Marital Status: Single
Body Type: Average, Fit
Height: 5' 8" - 6' 1"
Eyes: Any
Hair: Any
Ethnicity: not sure ? matters on who someone is as a person i guess
Sense of Humor: Any, but I am turned off by sarcastic humor.
Social Setting: Any, but not into someone who always has to be the center of attention in a conversation.
TV Watching: Any, but not in to guys who watch sports 24/7,
Smoking: Doesn't smoke
Drinking: Socially, just a few times a year.
Living Situation: Alone
Have kids: No
Want kids: yes
Education: Some college, College Grad, Post grad
Employment Status: Um, well employed would be nice...
Occupation: Any
Income: Any
Religion: Christianity
Attend Service: Any
Political Views: conservative to middle of the road
Astrology: any
Languages: English would be nice...
Interests: Someone who likes a little of everything, movies, music, being creative (it could be film, writing, music, art), sports are ok but I'm more of the soccer and baseball type of gal-I can't sit through a football game unless I have access to a blanket and pillow near by-ha, reading, dining, family, spirituality, social service,.....

In my own words: I'll save this for another time..... It's late and I have a busy day ahead of me at work tomorrow. Time for rest. Sleep well everyone....night, c