What day is it today? It's Saturday, I should have posted this yesterday. This is week #3 in the Leap of Faith Friday campaign. I've been sick... I've been knocking on death's door, I caught it from Christine. The flu is kicking my behind, and since I wasn't sitting up yesterday, I couldn't write this.
The Leap of Faith challenge is for me, Christine, and BD to take a leap of faith each Friday in February since this is leap year... something to stretch ourselves... perhaps to the outermost edges of our comfort zones.
Because I am sick, I missed a very important event today... the wedding of my wonderful cousin Shane. (Shane Hamman, Google him) I have so much admiration for him, he's a man of substantial integrity, and I am beyond sad that I couldn't attend his wedding today. But, I've been thinking all day about how amazing his love story is, and have been feeling a tug to follow his lead.
Shane met his wife on eharmony. I joined eharmony ages ago, as an act of curiosity more than anything... I went on one date, and it turned out to be a nightmare. I have never been interested in the idea of 'online dating', and that experience solidified why. More than that though, I don't like the idea of seeking out a date, call me old fashioned but I always like to think that if I'm meant to be with someone then they will find me. So far, that hasn't happened. I find myself having crushes on guys who live in other states, or crushing on 'the idea' of a guy, or a guy that isn't available... and not actually dating a man.
My Leap of Faith this week is going to be a doozy! I'm going to join eharmony, and see what happens. If nothing else, I will probably learn more about myself, and that's always a good thing.
I'm not doing this because I'm desperate to have a man, I'm doing it because I want to go on a date! I want butterflies, and I want kisses! I want a little bit of romance, and any amount of spice that could be added to my non-existent lack luster dating life would be a benefit. Perhaps I might meet someone special, but what I am hoping for is for practice on my dating skills... it's been a long time folks.
I'll keep you updated, and if this lasts longer than a week I will be very surprised. I don't like advertising for a date, or really the idea of dating a guy who is advertising for a date. But, considering Shane, I have to change my attitude about it. A good friend told me just the other day that all of life is a leap of faith... he said 'JUMP, and the Lord will catch you!' (why can't I date that guy?)
Remind me to tell you about my lone eharmony dating experience. I'm too tired to go into it now, but you really should hear it... it will destroy any faith you have in 'good ol boys.'
I wonder if one of these stud muffins is available? 
36 comments:
I sooo get the wanting to be kissed and feel butterflies again. Good luck! Online dating isn't as taboo as it once was. People lead busier lives than they used to and it's harder to cross paths the old-fashioned way. :)
I googled him. Olympic Weightlifter, huh? Wow, that's pretty cool!
I wonder if one of these stud muffins is available?
my guess is yes...
Wow, I didn't see that one coming. Best of luck to you. Have fun with it!
WHERE do you come up with these photos! You crack me up!
I hope you're feeling better soon. We got the plague at our house last week/this week and are finally feeling better (just had the Valentine's dinner tonight!).
You will do fine on eHarmony and you just might learn some more about yourself!
Oh yeah!! What a leap. That's awesome. Can I get front row seats? I had a friend tried eHarmony and I was there at work everyday getting updates and helping her weed em out. I had a great time shooting guys down for her ;)
Aw, have fun with it! Looking for some romance and practice dates - eharmony sounds like a good place to try...i've heard from a few friends that plenty of fish is the place to go to, too. but i think they mainly were looking to get laid.
and since you said romance and kisses, obviously getting laid isn't what you're looking for. right?
Hey...wasn't your cousin on Letterman??
And I can't wait to hear your eHarmony dating story. Please tell! I'm going to repost my story about being the LITERAL poster girl for Match.com.
Ugh - feel better baby :P
As for online dating stuff - Go on a few dates, see how it goes, have some fun. Think of it as test driving a bunch of different cars - you may not have any intention of buying a Toyota Echo, but if you never drive it, you'll never know.
I met my husband online. Best thing that ever happened to me! :o)
I wish you wonderful luck! I like that you're going into it with an open mind.
xoxo
Cyndy
awwwwwwwwwwww!
yay :]
i think you will be very happy
you did, piper!
i can't wait to hear all about it,
and i hope that you are feeling
better asap hon!
♥
Great blog and I love the idea of a leap of faith. I mean if you don't try you know for sure nothing will happen, and if you do then whatever happens is an experience. I found eharmony rather stuffy, but then again those sites all are. Wishing you luck on your date(s). Veronica
I think that's awesome, Pipes. You know that Michael and I met, online, so I have faith in the online dating system. LOL
As for those guys. I don't think you have the right genitalia, honey.
I leaped. I video blogged my Haiku Friday. Next week I will tell a nitty gritty story about betrayal, trust, betrayal, trust, and betrayal, leopards and spots, and how they rarely change.
rock on. EXCELLENT leap piper!!! this is a great idea. think the timing is perfect. cannot wait to hear about the entire experience. feel better and gussie up because it's time for some dates darlin'!!!
I love it. you are going to be a huge hit on there.
You go for it girl! You've got nothing to lose, hopefully it will be fun. It will certainly make an interesting blog post. As a single 30-something it's probably the sort of thing I should be doing. I look forward to hearing how you get on!
I am really excited for you.
I met my husband through match.com. I promise this is not a shameless rude plug, but I did post about how we met along with some emails.
I'm really looking forward to hearing about how it goes.
Feel better.
So sorry you're sick, Piper Ann!
This is a great leap for you, girl! I've heard lots of success stories, and have two friends who can attest that it works.
Good luck young lady I gave it awhirl once and ended up in the same boat as youbut alittle passionate persistance could very well payoff....I wish you well..
Does this mean I should sign up for eHarmony, too?
I met my husband on Match.com! I was 29 when I met him and it was getting harder and harder to meet single guys. When of my best friends also met her husband on yahoo personals. Good luck!!
Love your stud muffin posse!!
Sounds like fun. Good luck! I met my husband online though it wasn't a dating site.
Quite a few of the good couples I know met on dating sights. I even signed up for a dating site a few years ago and met a wicked guy...unfortunately I was still in a relationship - long story, don't ask.
Good luck!
I tried eHarmony when it was brand new and never got a match. It was right before I met my wife. I found out a few months later that they had a flaw in their selection process that limited the matches.
I have heard N.C. Warren speak in person before and I truly believe that the method eharmony uses is absolutely the best.
Good luck. I'm sure you'll have some success.
~Jef
That's some leap... good luck with the selection process. Just be careful (mommy genes kicking in). The photo is slightly scary and on some levels disturbing. =)
I didn't met my DH until I was 29 -- we started dating when I was 30.
At times it felt like I was the only person without "someone special."
He was so worth the wait -- but it did take a leap of faith, for me.
Good luck! And I hope you feel better soon.
(Just joined bloghoppers... Madge)
A couple of those fellas need a good chest waxing.
What a great leap of faith!! keep us posted!!
I'm cheering for you! You know I'm a fan of online dating. It's very efficient for single moms. I met my husband online (in another state), and four of my eight siblings actually married someone they met online. And I met my best friend online (Luisa at Novembrance)...and YOU! Go for it!
Oooohhh...can't wait to hear about this dating experience.
I've heard plenty of eHarmony dating stories--lots of good and lots of . . . well, the kind that make excellent stories to tell your friends over drinks (lots) at the bar.
Can't wait to hear how that goes! I rooting for you!!!
Oh! I am so with you on the online dating thing...I recently had my own eharmony fiasco, and now there's a man in Arizona who hates me because I don't want to be his girlfriend :(
I think it's better to be friends with a person and see what develops, rather than going into getting to know a person with the intention of forming a 'relationship.'
Maybe I'm old fashioned, but you know...
Are those the Village People?:)
I think healthy skepticism is ok but remember he might be looking for someone special too:) Keep us posted and good luck.
you don't get if you don't ask!
i think in this day and age you almost have to put yourself out there. hardly anybody just gets discovered.
I am a rock star at reading between the lines on dating profiles and finding good guys online. Just let me know if you need help! Three of my friends found their husbands on Match.com thanks to me. (Oh, and that's where I met my hubby, too!)
wow! you are awesome!!!
can't WAIT to hear how this goes!
I have been mulling this one over too. My leap was just going on the site and having a look see. I'm with you as far as not wanting to meet someone this way and in an ideal world.....but what is there to do for busy gals? Bars- yuck - extra curricular activities - what are those again? Good luck - you deserve THE BEST!
Good luck!
stay away from this dude: LOL
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