If You Like Pina Colodas

I have been reading a lot (and I do mean a lot) of personal ads lately. Why? Well, two reasons really--(1) they're a super entertaining way to pass time (way better than writing my thesis) and (2) with the prospect of moving to a new city and all the exciting possibilities that that brings, I like to know what's out there...

That said, I have been spending a copious amount of time on craigslist recently. Two things I have noted...actually, 3; (1) There are a wiiiiiide variety of people out there, (2) People are cocky (especially boys)--you're never as good looking as you think you are--or if you are, you know it and that just is not attractive, and (3) people have awful grammar and spelling--don't tell me how intellegent you are--that just makes you look even more stupid.

Okay, with all that said, I thought it would be an interesting challenge to have people write their own personal ads--even if you're in a relationship I think this could be an intersting exercise. Remember: this all about sales--how are you gonna make the ladies or gents fall in love at first click?

Because I know you'll all be too chicken to break the ice I will go for it first. Please note this is my first ever personal ad (that is the kind of lame disclaimer you should not put in your personal ad--I don't believe you! :)).

Here goes:

10 Totally true things about me:

• I am in my early 20s
• I love dogs
• I adore reading
• I am loud (really loud)
• I am just as comfortable with a night in as a night out
• My ideal date: chinese take out and a beer
• I like hiking and camping
• I love movies--except really really scary ones
• I will probably listen to anything on your stereo at least once
• My life motto: Life goes on...

Ten things I would like to be totally true about you:

• You are of the male sex
• You love dogs
• You're willing to at least try and get along with my friends
• You don't get drunk every night, but you know how to party
• You like movies (even arty ones)
• You can hold an intelligent conversation (and kind of like to push my buttons)
• You can cook (ramen does not count)
• You like to get off the couch, but you see the value in a lazy day
• You like to cuddle
• You're employed, drug and disease free

Would you like to know more amazing facts about me? Think you can meet all my exacting standards? Drop me a line!

Alrighty folks...I need to quit screwing around...give this little test your best shot....