The Plunge

I've done it. I've signed up for Speed Dating! This is probably the most proactive I've been in the search for a mate since ... well ... ever. Because let's face it, having an OKCupid profile and searching through available men is about productive as watching caged monkeys at the zoo (only slightly less entertaining).

So on Saturday, my gal pal and I will get all gussied up and head to the bar (thank god there are free drinks) to meet anywhere from 30 to 50 men. I will have only 3 minutes with each of them. So how do you make the most of those three minutes? Well, I just flat out asked Google, "What are good speed dating questions?" and you can imagine the hundreds or responses that came at me. 

I really liked this one from AskMen: Top 10: Speed Dating Questions. These questions really get at the heart of a person and what is important to him or her. I mean, sure I want to ask things like "Do you believe in God?", "Do you want to have kids?", "Are you careful with your money?", because these are important qualities to me, but these are incredibly off-putting questions to ask someone in the FIRST THREE MINUTES of knowing them (they're also awful because they are also just "yes or no" questions).

One guy friend suggested I ask, "What kind of doughnut are you?" and while that sounds silly, it actually could be quite insightful. I mean, I'm a glazed doughnut, because even though I'm simple and seemingly plain, once you have a bite of my sugary fatness, you're going to be addicted and coming back for more.

See?

So this week is all about brainstorming questions and answers. Feel free to help a sister out!