Coffee is like an urbandictionary.com definition – it’s something different for everyone. There are many reasons to grab (a) coffee, even if it isn’t for the coffee itself. First date – perfect place for a simple, non-committal meeting to get to know someone from 30 minutes to 3 hours. Temporary workspace – need a break from the office? Don’t want …
My Craigslist Valentine Date, Part 4: The Aftermath
There is one over-arching thing I’ve learned in life: its much less about what life gives you, and much more about how you play the hand you are dealt. (If you missed them, you can read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here) I could regale you with tales about how ridiculous people became when all this went down, …
My Craigslist Valentines Date, Part 3: The Date
It was moments after that the cameras turned to cover the next piece of news, Anna and I set out to grab a coffee. Twenty minutes of conversation in front of the cameras and while under Ryan’s microscope was hardly enough time to get acquainted. We decided to steal a few minutes at the Garneau Transcend. I remember bluebird skies, and …
“Tender” Turns Tinder into a Literal Meat Market
For those who thought Tinder was just a meat market, “Tender” has made your stereotype a reality. Cors Brinkman, Jeroen van Oorschot, Marcello Maureira, and Matei Szabo created “Tender” as part of their Media Technology class at Leiden University. The device will debut this coming weekend at the Habitat exhibition next saturday at Radion Amsterdam. The four assert that it’s the modern way to …
My Craigslist Valentines Date, Part 2: It Goes Viral
I once rode a skateboard down a long, steep hill when I was 11. It was probably the first time my brain really, clearly comprehend physics. By the time my mind put things together, gravity propelled me toward something other than a triumphant celebration of this grand scheme. I imagined broken bones, a bashed-in head, lots of bruises or if …
My Craigslist Valentines Date, Part 1: The Ad Goes Up
I accidentally wandered into the ladies room a few years ago. It’s a mistake you don’t make lightly. The days are gone when women scream in shock and disgust. The modern lady laughs out loud, and then points out your ever-so-obvious error. Red-faced, I found my way out. It’s not often I brag, but I have a few select superpowers – one of which is …
When asked “Boobs” or “Butt”, this guy had a different answer.
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Online Dating Part 2: 7 Rules to Improve Your Game
Guys like to brag about numbers. For example, I use ALL 8 inches of my long handled torx screw driver to change the headlight in my car. Not all numbers are worth bragging about though – like how many “first dates” I’ve been on since I’ve started online dating. I’ll tell you, but only to make the point that I’ve …
Online Dating Part 1: It’s Biggest Flaw
“Wow!” I said, “She seems amazing! A triathlete, well educated, funny, good grammar and the toughest measure of all – I actually find her attractive.” – Me, too many times. I’ll be honest, I’ve got a pretty impossible criteria. Could this criteria be the fatal flaw? The chink in online dating’s armour? The Achilles heel? I used to think that …
