"the search for.."

It's the new year, and I have stuck to my guns in making some changes to my life. The rollercoaster of possibilities wanes down to a gentle river ride, and I'm paddling with the current (pun intended).

Currently, I am on a quest for..

Something within walking distance of my job.
Nothing over the top or expensive.
It'd be nice to include some utilities.
Oh, and also, structurally pleasing- with a decent amount of space for me to enjoy my leisure time.


Sure, the description above is mostly aimed at the apartment I'm searching for- but I also find myself laughing a bit since it reminds me how I also have an ajenda searching for a new guy..

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A friend at work was successful with the online dating site.. mumble mumble mumble- she's been with her current boyfriend for over a year now. Since I'm ready to hop off the single/casual/scandalous bandwagon and get back into monogomy, she suggested I check it out.

I wasn't sure what to expect.. Online dating always seemed like it was for lonely divorcees, middle-aged men and woman who have gotten past the point of bar hopping and going to clubs, ect. Everyone sees the commercials for various sites- and it seems like they're either trying to scam you or marry you off...

Well, this site- I haddn't seen advertised anywhere. It was designed by Harvard Graduates, and I'll admit they did a pretty nice job. It's casual, has a sense of humor, and uses a math algorithm to match you on Match%, Friend%, and Enemy% based on user generated data. You answer questions, then check which answers you'd accept from others, and how important the question is to you. Presto.. not only does this help guide you toward people with similar lifestyles and interests, but it guides you away from the creeps that can take a decent photo. Every so often the staff will post up silly articles using data... like, apparently most people in Nebraska experience rape fantacies. And there was a gripping article comparing the desire for monogomy based on sexual orientation/gender. I like that they use the site to conduct research while assisting people in finding a partner. Good deal.

To no surprise, there has been a fair share fo good/bad interaction. I try to keep my expectations low. "There has to be a catch, why are they single? why are they dating online?" But, let me look in the mirror at those sentiments. I'm a busy woman. I don't get out much- as most of my friends are in Jersey. AND it's hard to find someone with similar interests as I miander the streets, on a whim, on a chance... on foot.

Recieving some compliments has been nice to reduce my stress levels also. Seriously, if I don't find an apartment soon- I will be homeless come March 1, 2011.

That said... enough typing, I'm back to the interwebs for my search.