Book in the Works

I've always wanted to write a book. I started several in high school but, being that I was only 16; I never finished any of them.

I still dream of being published, I suppose that is one of the things that attracted me to starting a blog.....published with no chance of rejection.

While I'm not sure this will ever lead to a book, I have done something that will provide ample content for an entertaining essay style hard-bound…..or my blog at the least.

I recently joined match.com. First, I will say it is work! I've never had to think so hard on what to say knowing it may be the only chance I get to make an impression - and let's face it I'm the type of person who sometimes needs more than one chance.

If you are not familiar with the service, you set up a profile, tell a little about yourself, the type of person you want to date and upload anywhere from one to 24 photos, yes 24 photos! I put in my profile that my "date" should be within a certain age range, in Lincoln or within a specific distance away and other factors such as education, smoking habits, etc.

You can set search criteria and see who comes up, a snippet with their photo and "headline" appears and then you can click on them to view their full profile. If you are interested in learning more, you can "wink" at them or send them a message and see if they respond.

In the short time I've been a part of this "service" I've had many moments that led to me express a confused look, cock and my head and say, "what the hell...."

The first person who "winked" at me was five years older than my maximum age (although going by his photo I think he lied as he appeared even older) and spends all of his time with motor sports, aka NASCAR and motorcycles. Not to be a complete snob (which, those of you who know me, know I am)....GIVE ME A BREAK! Good thing I signed up for a term that was more than 24 hours, because based on this response I would have withdrawn!

Today, I was winked at by a guy whose home is 150 miles away (my limit is clearly stated at 50 miles) and under “job” states, "I'm currently deployed to Iraq but hope to be home in October." Um......what part of "within 50 miles" makes you think I'm going to be interested in you when you are in IRAQ!? I know, how selfish, I mean all I would need to do is hop on a plane to war-torn Iraq.....geesh.

If nothing else, this will teach me to deal with rejection - as of 5:00 pm today, 203 men had viewed me, and about eight had actually winked or sent a message. I don't like those odds.........

This will certainly be an adventure. I'll let you know when the book is done. :)