Monday, October 27, 2008

I Can Find the Tarnished Lining in Any Story
















I'm starting to think I may have a horrible personality. While I experienced another dateless weekend, the World's Heaviest Man tied the knot. I mean, I'm happy for him and everything, but if he can find a wife, shouldn't I at least be able to find a date? And please don't tell me I have to "make an effort" or "leave the house" to find love. That always backfires. It's a path that leads to awkward dinner conversations and acute self-consciousness. I just want to sit on my couch and have a parade of dynamic, beautiful individuals vie for my affection. Is that too much to ask?

8 comments:

Butternut said...

It looks like the world's heaviest man is in a parade. Is that what you want?

I recommend throwing big parties at you home where all your friends bring their single friends you haven't met yet. Works for me. Or you could date people at your work. I swear half my co-workers are dating and/or married to the other half.

"Z" said...

I remember a time when u had that show with Martin Seargent & there was a few contest & the winner got 2 date you. Just to let you know there were countless nights spent infront of the tv trying to get the codeword or what ever it was so I could make an entry so I could win a date with you. You have always struck me as the cool, intellectual, girl next door with a job that could actually hold a conversation. It would have made my month if I was the winner of one of those dates. Alas it did not come to pass. Still worth the mention tho. -)

Butternut said...

I remember that. Whatever happened with that contest? Did someone win or did the show conveniently get canceled before then?

Laura Swisher said...

Thanks, Z. That show happened. The winner was a young filmmaker from Illinois and we shot fun but goofy footage from our "date". We married, and then the marriage was annulled the following day.

"Z" said...

Your Welcome. I just couldn't imagine you having trouble getting a date or a quality date for that matter. ^_^

Butternut said...

I can. ;)

VagabondLoafer said...

Laura, have you tried slipping on a burlap sack and stepping out on your front porch? You could even leave your curlers in :O Hell, you shouldn’t even have to snap your fingers.
People told me to “make an effort” and “get out there.” I certainly did that. But for some reason, the more time I put in, the worse my results became. I finally decided to take a little time off. Maybe that’s what you need to do.

tankboy2902 said...

Inyuk-chuk!