The Lipstick Diaries: Entry One ‘Marvel Kinda Girl’
I'm trying this blogging thing, properly this time. And I've figured out a fun way to ease myself back into the process... I recently joined an online dating site. Yup, POF (Plenty of Fish) say hello to your newest member! And I'm going to keep all you lucky folks updated as I figure out POF.
I know online dating has this stigma attached to it, but I’ve never been one to care too much about what others thought and I figured as the only males I interact with are either firmly in the friend zone or engaged/living with my best friends, it sort of eradicates the chance of anything with a guy. Sure, I go out and have fun with friends - but I don’t quite get that ‘spark’ when I seductively gaze across the bar, beer goggles intact and smile alluringly at the equally ‘attractive’ drunk sat opposite me. Clubbing is not the way to meet somebody you want to have a decent connection or conversation with. Unless you count the brief interlude where you nab a fag off some poor bloke that’s very clearly a lost member of the wolf pack.
So, firstly I figure I'm the prime candidate for online dating and here’s why. I'm a total online virgin, it’s my first time and I'm probably naively, mostly optimistic about the whole thing. First thing’s first - write a bio on your profile. Easy right? Wrong! So very wrong! How are you supposed to ‘sell’ yourself and all your best traits without coming across as a self obsessed, arrogant narcissist? Well, i figure being an open book is the best policy - I'm a geek. A HUGE one! I've been in love with everything to do with films for as long as i can remember. Spielberg & Joss Whedon are two of my greatest loves, Jurassic Park and Jaws are two firm favourites and I’m the first person to suggest a LOTR or Marvel movie marathon.
I briefly cover the geek part and hope I haven’t given anybody the impression that I like to dress up as a Diplodocus in my spare time or am into kinky Marvel inspired cosplay bedtime antics but alas it’s done! Sigh of relief! Then comes the photos, ahhh surely this is the best part you ask? Get those Instagram pics up girl- you like a good selfie. Don’t be shy! Mmm...I’m down for a selfie here and there but mostly I’m being a silly shit in these photos or they’re purely for the eyes of equally amusing selfie appreciating friends! I choose a few decent enough ones and upload. Shit - the lips are always a focal point in these damn photos. Don’t get me wrong, I am a full supporter and fellow lover of big lips - I kind of have to be don’t I but damn! They always get me into trouble! Cue the pervy messages....
Actually, more so than sexual innuendoes about my lips there were a TON of messages asking the same thing: Favourite marvel character? GO!
Crap, decisions decisions until I realise there’s about twenty asking the same thing and really that was a rubbish first message to send somebody. I'm not asking for an essay but a brief hello and interest in the other person is always nice. I use the POF app so there’s now a pretty steady stream of alert tones...mostly saying “Hello. x” or “ Hello Darlin..” Romance isn't dead ladies! Of course there were the odd few very normal and genuine messages, but these men seemed far more concerned with how i look then actually chatting and getting to know me.
I was very seriously considering deleting my profile after only two hours as there seemed to be very little in potential dates, that’s when it happened.
There was another alert tone and for a minute I hesitated before opening the app, I wasn't sure how many more ‘Hello Darlin’’ messages I could handle. That’s when I saw the icon next to the message...he was gorgeous. Looked manly, a bit of a scruff but dapper as hell too - he was exactly the kind of guy I’d be interested in. This is too good to be true I thought, why is he on here?! I opened the message trying not to get my hopes up...
It didn't disappoint, far from! This guy was so cool. In a charming way, he was straight to the point and confident in himself. Not in an arrogant way at all, but in a manly “I’m going for it” kind of way. Finally there was somebody who was interested in getting to know me and not just asking my bra size. We ended up chatting for a while and we have lot in common which was a nice surprise, he’s also bloody hilarious which is even better. Who knows what will come from it if anything, but it’s comforting to know that there are still some gentlemen about.
I’ve been on POF for a day so it’s SUPER early days and I’ll keep you updated on the ins and outs of online dating. Believe me there’s lots to tell already but i feel this post is long enough. So, I'm feeling semi optimistic that there might be somebody out there who wants to enjoy the ride with me!
Marvel Kinda Girl xoxo