Less OKC, more sleep

Bill and I went out on a few dates long ago, I think you know.

So who better than to hit up for a heart-to-heart on the topic.

Especially, I'll bet, because 8 years after we last dated and 5 years since he got married, Bill might be weary from trying to solve my singleness.

From: Bill
To: Karin
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 11:48 AM
Subject: Talk to me

What else is going on?

From: Karin
To: Bill

Marathon next weekend is what’s going on. I feel creaky. But try to remember that’s usually what I feel about now.

My Sunday-night date, ugh, still hasn’t gotten back to me. This is so tiresome. Do I smell?

From: Bill
To: Karin

You do not smell. Is this another ok cupid date?

From: Karin
To: Bill

Yeah.

Although it was a really normal date. Ended normally. He acted normally. Etc. Did not have the get-rich-quick-scheme vibe of someone who just wants to casually date.

I disagree that I don’t smell. I can’t otherwise explain bad communication habits in others.

From: Bill
To: Karin

Maybe he just wasn’t interested.

Lets try a new dating site maybe? Or take an online dating break and maybe meet someone out somewhere?

We need a new strategy here my friend.

From:  Karin
To: Bill (the married man)

Sure, I’ll try a new strategy. I think you’re all set.

From: Bill
To: Karin

True, I am not looking.

From:  Karin
To: Bill (the Senior Media Buyer/Planner)

Sorry to harass you. You sounded like a Senior Media Buyer/Planner there for a second.

But as the strategist you are, if you have any wise ideas, let me know. I do have a feeling of “been-there, done-that” with, um, just about everything.

From: Bill
To: Karin

Well, how about a total moratorium on blogging and OK cupid to start? 2 weeks. Instead, use another dating site, or go out somewhere you’ve always wanted to go buy haven’t been or rarely go to. The MFA is opening that new wing, must be having some party to celebrate it. Just throwing some ideas out there….

From: Karin
To: Bill

Not bad ideas.

What rationale for the blogging moratorium….distraction? negativity?

From: Bill
To: Karin

Simple change. You stay up late to blog. Get more rest by taking a break.

From: Karin
To: Bill

Ah. Can I use this conversation as today’s blog topic? It would preclude me from staying up too late tonight ....