As part of my birthday goals, I stated that I was going to try to date more. As of right now this has been a complete and utter failure, which honestly is not surprising. I’ve never been good at asking women out. I’m getting better at striking up conversations but I still usually end up not asking or end up discovering the girl is in a relationship or living in another state.
Therefore, I’m turning to the Internet for help*. I’ve tried online dating sites in the past and have never had any luck, so I’m going to use my blog to appeal to the single females of Minneapolis. Let’s get lunch, dinner, coffee, breakfast, or drinks. Of course, I’m willing to do other things as well, if you ask me to come up with something more original for a date I will accommodate that.
I’m mainly looking for a fun time; a great conversation or an adventure with someone new. I’m not expecting fireworks or sex on the first date. That said, I am serious about finding someone to form a meaningful relationship with. I’m by no means ready to be done dating, but if I happen to find the one, I’m not going to freak out and run away because my single life is over.
If you are wondering why you should go a date with me, or introduce me to your friend, well I can give you a few reasons.
- I can cook. Evidence can be found here, here, and here
- I love adventure, whether in Minneapolis or elsewhere, exploring new places is sort of my hobby
- I’m a board member of an exceptional non-profit orchestra that gives their performances for free
- I love going out, but I’m also fond of just sitting at home, as long as I have someone to sit at home with
- I’m a touch crazy but in a good way
- I’m a giant geek who has learned to embrace his geekiness
- I’m not an asshole, and am pretty sure I never will be
- I’m almost always on time and I keep my promises
- I love to debate/argue, even if I agree with you, because it’s my favorite way to learn. It’s also ingrained in my father’s family, all of my cousins are the same way.
- That being said, I hate conflict and drama
- I’m a terrible writer who loves to write
- I love to laugh
- I rarely get irritated or mad
- I’m kind of awkward and have been known to kill a conversation with the ease of an experienced creeper
- Yet I’m fairly certain that I’m not that creepy
- Did I mention I love food, of all kinds
- I have a degree that I’m currently putting to very poor use, but this is something I intend to remedy soon
- I’ll drop everything to come to a friend’s rescue
- I love taking pictures of pretty much everything
- I love music and am becoming a live music addict
- I have a terrible sense of style
- I’m an introvert who happens to be stuck in an extroverts skin
It’s probably time to stop talking about me and talk about you, or your friend, or your friend’s friend.
What I’m looking for
- Someone in their twenties would be preferred
- I must find her attractive, sadly I’m not that great of a guy
- I prefer thin girls, though not stick figuresque
- I have no preference when it comes to hair color
- Nice eyes, I have a thing for eyes
- Nerdiness/Geekiness is a plus; a love of Firefly, Monty Python, computers and the Internet, blogging, and/or the Discovery channel are encouraged
- You must love to eat; I cannot date a bird
- A love of adventure is key, if you find Minneapolis boring we probably won’t get very far
- I’d prefer a woman who would rather watch the news than TMZ
- Pet owners are welcome as I love animals yet am currently sans pet
Okay, I’m going to stop there.
So here is the deal, I’d love to be introduced to someone great. I’m willing to go on a blind date, meet in a social setting, or develop a crazy ten part plan where we both wear orange and meet at the Sculpture Garden at sunset. Whatever you want I’m probably willing to accommodate. And maybe that’s the last reason I’ll give for why someone should take a chance with me. I’m extremely easy going and like to go with the flow, as long as it’s a semi-planned flow. So send me an email or leave a comment and let’s make things happen.
* This post is in many ways inspired by Art, who met and is currently dating the wonderful Emily due to writing a similar post a while ago.
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If you find the girl described above, you have to introduce me to her sister.
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Conner, this is great and I wish you luck!
Thanks Crystal!
@sloped Love it Conner! Although finding a skinny girl who loves to eat might be tough. You should post a pic of you. http://bit.ly/2ef68M
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Great reading for a gloomy Saturday morn! (RT @perfectporridge) Attn single ladies: @sloped is looking for love http://bit.ly/2ef68M
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Yo! I have a girl for ya!!!
It’s my friend “Mo”… and after reading your post and some other ones here I think you guys could mash-up well.
She loves the farmer’s market, chef shack, is a photographer in her twenties… and there’s more, I am just leaving for the farmer’s market now. Email me and I will send a photo and such and her twitter feed and you can do some investigation and maybe we can set y’all up???
RT @sloped is asking the Internet for help finding a date, clever blog! Single gals in your 20’s check this out – http://bit.ly/2ef68M
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hey @acbruhaha meet @sloped http://bit.ly/2duRo2 I think U 2 R in same boat how about tryin 2 row together? Twitter put eharmony out of biz!
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Just a word of advice from a happily married woman who had a grand ole time dating online before I met Kyle (not online). Limiting (at least in written form) yourself to “skinny” women is going to significantly reduce your applicants… even the skinnier ones. By nature I was/am very attracted to talk skinny guys and ended up falling in love with a man who at the time was in the high 200s weight wise. He’s lost a ton of weight since then, but his personality led to a sexual attraction immediately. Reading that makes me much less likely to try to hook you up with with anyone, even the skinniest off friends.
I think it’s okay to state what you find attractive. He just said skinnier is his preference. Don’t we all have preferences? I think we often get to know someone and realize we like them and find attraction later, but also with this type of “blind date” scenario, it really helps to start with at least a little attraction. I know that I usually let people know my *preference* for what kind of guy I’m looking for, but of course I’m open to many other dudes if they fit the important criteria. And we all know Conner is not a shallow asshole. He’s so far from it, he’s one of the nicest guys I know, maybe the nicest, so I think taking offense to him saying he prefers a skinnier lady is not giving him enough credit! Anyway, that’s just my thought…
Best,
F.D.
Heh, if I had read this about… 10 years ago… I probably would have suggested a date. My loss, eh? ;) Good luck Conner!!
I’d say it’s more my loss Brianne :). Actually, we should setup a lunch date or something sometime. We should meet in the real world at some point.
I’m not all that talkative in real life, so lunch might be terribly boring… maybe a photo walk instead? That’d rock!
I love that you are asking the Internet for help, that’s so YOU! You are a fabulous guy so of course I will be on the lookout for ladies to set you up with!
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It’s true, I’m in the market for a skinny he lady.
I agree with Kate. It would be one thing to say you’re looking for someone who is a healthy weight, but reading that you’re looking for someone “skinny” is going to be a turnoff for a lot of women.
Again, see what I wrote to Katie.. but we all know Conner is a great guy and isn’t just going to write someone off for not being “skinny” – he wants someone health conscience and I think that’s perfectly okay. I think the word “skinny” just shocks people or something…
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I think that people taking exception to the “skinny” thing is because 99% of women, regardless of size, would never refer to themselves as “skinny,” so you could be automatically discounting women who you (and most people) would consider thin.
Maybe you need some skinny euphemisms like “athletic.” :)
Ok, so maybe skinny was the wrong word. Athletic isn’t right though either, cripes! It’s not like I’m that picky.
Maybe “thin” or “healthy” would be less upsetting to people?
Instead of skinny I would say active and healthy. It is one thing to be overweight, it is another to not lead a healthy lifestyle because of your eating choices.
I changed the word skinny to thin. I don’t know if this is an improvement or not, but I hope it helps. I’m truly not that picky, I want someone healthy, but I prefer smaller women. It’s a preference, I’m not going to just walk away because a girl might be a little bigger than my (completely ridiculously perfect) ideal women. Personality and interests drive attraction as much or more so than looks and I’m fully aware of this.
I knew the minute i read ’skinny’ everyone was going to freak! What a bunch of babies – dont listen to them you were just stating what type of person you are looking for. I didn’t think it was a turn off or a big deal. People are so sensitive these days!
Well either way – I’m happy to meet up for a coffee or some of your delicious looking pizza when I’m back in the states in June :)
Thanks Nicole. And I’d be happy to grab coffee with you once you are back in the states.
So have you been on a date with a he lady yet?
Okay, so my friend follows your blog and forwarded this post to me. I feel obliged to comment. Ack, everyone has their own preference of what physical-type their eye wanders to more often than not. I have my own as well. I gravitate toward taller, lanky fellas, but have also fallen hard for guys that were not. In my comedy or adventure or wait, tragedy of errors in dating I have come to the realization that there really is something to chemicals and pheromones. Some unexplainable “thing” that either is or not.
Anyway. More about me. I am forever and always, up to making new friends and from what I read so far at least that is possible. And who knows, I have fallen for friends, visa versa. Everything on your list jives…wait for it…BUT: I’m 31. Also, all this talk about thin/skinny whatever has made this girl a little curious as to what I would be. I am not skinny, but not overweight. Average to muscular with a gym membership.
Either way, I wish you luck and am a bit envious that I don’t have my own website to ask the internets for dates.
p.s. I love your love for Minnesota. I host a local music show and have not felt the need to purchase an album made outside of MN in years.
How old are you? This is important info.
For those still reading this, I’m 27.
Cool, we should schedule something sometime soon, before it turns bitterly cold.