A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

I've mentioned before that I am trying online dating. I have been honestly surprised this week at the lack of viable options on the two dating sites I am trying. Here are some examples of things some men think are a good idea to post as their profile picture. Any takers?

Them's Fightin Words

I went on a date with a guy I met online. I'm typically hesitant to do this because you never really know anything about your date until after you're there and for all you know, they could be a psycho. Luckily this guy wasn't a psycho. Not really. We ended up meeting at an IHOP for breakfast. He had to go to his Scottish dance class afterwards. Interesting, but not a deal-breaker. The date got really interesting when he told me he had been homeschooled. I have very little against being homeschooled or wanting to homeschool your children, except for the fact that I'm a public school teacher and I'm very invested in the work I do. I told him I think homeschooling is great as long as you know what you're doing and why you're doing it, which I honestly feel to be true. He proceeded to explain to me why public schools are corrupt and how they are brainwashing today's children, along with the ways in which public schools are failing in their efforts to educate children. I tried to remain calm as I explained the improvements in public education that I have seen and taken part in, along with trying to clarify some misconceptions he seems to have about public schooling. He wouldn't have it though. He felt he was right and is clearly convinced that public schools are bad. I cut that conversation short and shortly thereafter ended the date. I wonder why he hasn't called back?

A Classy Restaurant for a Classy Lady

I was asked on a date recently by a bold young man. He was very persistent in asking me out, I even tried to walk away several times but to no avail. Reluctantly I consented to a date. This guy was nice enough, but a little obnoxious and I knew soon after meeting him that it wouldn't be likely to go anywhere. My feelings were affirmed when later that week we were deciding where to meet and he said, "There's a nice Subway at..." A NICE Subway? The Subway in question just so happened to be in a strip mall near a downtown park that is known for homeless people and drug sales. That's what I'd call a classy eating establishment.