"Next"

And the whirlwind of dating continues... I have "meet and greets" (they aren't technically dates...just 'meetings' since I've never met them before) tonight for drinks and tomorrow for lunch. I don't know why but they always seem to come in pairs. It's not intentional as I am truly a one man women. However, I can justify this since I've never met either of them. That said, these 2 have some promise. I'm trying to keep expectations low (very low) but really, these 2 guys have some real meat to them.

Tonight I'm meeting a guy that some of my friends actually know (woo-hoo. This allowed me to fib to my mom and tell her I met him through them...she hates the online dating scene). He's not only good looking (at least the pictures he's posted would lead to that...and I found his unlocked facebook page with about 100 more pictures that all lend to the fact he's good looking), he's tall, he's successful (been with a very large company here in Kansas City for 13 years in the technology field), doesn't live in his parents basement and is super nice. We've had great conversations and seem to share some mutual interests. He does have 2 kids...from the pics I saw I'm guessing they are about 12 and 10. Not the most ideal (younger would be better) but beggars can't be chosers! Wish me luck...6:45 drinks tonight!

Tomorrow's lunch date really has me intrigued. I also met him on Match (and told my Mom that...she seemed all excited about him and then the big let down, "how did you meet him?"). He recently moved to KC from Ohio. He grew up there however is ex-wife is from Overland Park. They have an 8 year old son and she wanted to move back to KC to be close to her family. He couldn't stand the thought of being away from his son so he moved too. Bless his heart! He is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for his family business. After doing some re-con online, I found his family business is quite well known, as is he. They produce and market collectible artsy glass. Apparently, if you can get a piece of their art with one of the family members signatures it's worth some money. His grandfather started the business and it's stayed in the family for 3 generations. He was traveling this weekend and told me he had to attend a work event in New York City. Of course I found on there company website not only did he have to attend the event, he was the main attraction...it was a signing event where patrons could bring in their glass pieces and have him sign them. Pretty cool. He's seems fairly laid back, yet definitely has a good head on his shoulders. And, according to the pics he has online, pretty easy on the eyes. Although he didn't post too many pics which always worries me. A little more of a crap shoot.

So there's your pre-game rundown. I'll certainly be back soon to do a little updating and let you know if the 'players' live up to the hype!

In other news....I got an email and a wink today from a guy who's profile picture was his high school football portrait. Really? If you're going to put a an old picture of yourself online don't make it that obvious! It's like the idiot who put up pictures that have the date stamps on them: 9/13/99. No shit your 49 and only look 35 in your pictures! And to think, they are some gals out there who will fall for it!