What color is that kettle? Is that black or.. more of a natural blend?

I was recently talking to a male friend of mine... We got into a conversation about "The Chase". As I've said in past entries.. Dating may as well be dead in today's cultural society. Now it's all about the game. The chase! You win if you're both on the same page. If you both want the same things. Or.. if one can convince the other to "take a chance!" or to "Go against your first instinct!" or to "Take the plunge!". Ya know.. like in the movies... where everyone ends up perfect, and happy!!... or dead!

Trust me... I've got a sword, a torn vest and pecks you can bounce a quarter off...

Ya never really know how that's gonna turn up....


Regardless... The chase interests me. Men sometimes have that animalistic instinct where they need to chase what they desire. But... to quote our most recent studly joker:

"I'm a dog chasing cars... I wouldn't know what to do with one if I caught it!".

Men can be similar. Again don't feel as if I'm saying ALL men. I'm not that guy. This is all just recent bullshit I've noticed. Calm the fuck down.


Man sees girl. Man wants girl. Girl gives in. Man gets girl. Man gets bored. Girl gets pissed. Man blocks girl from facebook/cellphone. Girl becomes psycho for lack of closure...

Just.. lemme smell him...

or...




Man sees girl. Man wants girl. Girl plays hard to get. Man tries harder. Girls plays harder. Man takes further steps to prove interest. Girl falls for bullshit. Man gives the look:

Girl swoons. Man gets girl. Girl gets attached. Man gets lame. Girl gets bitchy. Man dumps girl. Girl loses faith in humanity, men, and becomes a lesbian.

Or... you can be me.

Girl sees man. Girl wants man. Man weirded the fuck out. Girl says something witty and walks away. Man confused. Man follows girl. Girl threatens mans masculinity. Man gets pissed... yet intrigued... Girl amused. Man tries pick up line. Girl goes home. Man scratches head. Girl pets cat.

Meet Ritalin.

There's a number of other scenarios.. I could be here all night. This might be a new game for me.

Moving on. There are so many ways to roll the dice. What are the odds of landing on the correct situation? At the same time as someone else? How do you sync? In a world where no one is up front about anything, and we all have our burdens and walls up... Is it hopeless?

I refuse to believe it. What the point in being so final about everything? Especially if it's such a negative, dark thing! I'm open and happy. I have friends... and sometimes I'm even a little snide and bitter. It happens! No judgies! Despite how awesome I am.. I'm still human. I'm here. And I'm learning. Maybe I'm totally wrong but I don't think I am... I actually feel more in touch with myself and the dating world, and men in general than I ever have. I feel like I'll never settle or be disappointed again. And I'm sure I need a therapist for that last sentence... but who cares? Who doesn't need a therapist these days? Fuck it! Seriously...