Personal ad posted to the universe

[badseed1980]

Not-so-single white female (ok, more sort of olive-y, but definitely female) seeks single-or-not man of any color, maybe age 28-45 or so for wicked good times. Yeah, and bad ones, because those happen too, and I'd rather not have them be deal-breakers.

Me: extroverted, enthusiastic, spiritual, hedonistic, in need of a little more love in my life, and with love to give. Far from the mainstream but well adjusted. Strong and capable of standing on my own two feet, but appreciative of a helping hand when things are rough. Smart. Thoughtful. Occasionally witty. Fairly easy on the eyes, depending on your tastes.

You: extroverted, sane, stable, knowing what you want out of life, and full of enjoyment of life, but with room for me in it. Good at communication. Comfortable in yourself. Attractive to me physically and emotionally, in any of the many ways that's possible. Smart. Unconventional. Imaginative.

Goals: once-a-week-or-so dates, including sleepovers, possibly the occasional entire weekend here and there. Yummy dinners at home and in restaurants. Silly jokes that no one else gets because they weren't there. Long, in-depth conversations about serious stuff. Really hot sex and BDSM play. Occasional together-ness at special events, perhaps even at holidays. Snuggling in movie theaters. Hikes in the woods. Love. Romance. Exploration. Support. Growth. An actual good non-living-together, non-marriage relationship that has real meaning and value for both of us, enough that you will work with me to keep it going, and going WELL.

Got all that, Universe? Great. Now, get it out there!

Comments

[vanguardcdk.livejournal.com]

Seems like you would get a ton of replies to this. (heck, one from me too!) ;)

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. :)

[cuddlycthulhu.livejournal.com]

Seconded. Good luck.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Ta. :)

[zzbottom.livejournal.com]

So, um, odd question, but can people be pointed at this? There is a a very popular thread on someone's journal, her annual anonymous confession board, and I thought pointing potential candidates might either be fun or horrific. I thought I'd ask you, first.

Her post is open to the public: http://aroraborealis.livejournal.com/757089.html?page=1#comments

[EDIT] Fair warning, clicking the above link may very well cost you the rest of your day and then some. It's like LJ crack.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

It sounds like this is more of a place where people go to say who they have a crush on, not to look for other people. All my existing crushes know who they are, and I've dated or am dating most of them. But sure, if it'll provide some amusement, go ahead. Why not?

[zzbottom.livejournal.com]

Get ready for the deluge.

http://aroraborealis.livejournal.com/757089.html?thread=7396449#t7396449

*hugs*

Wish I could do more.

[mizdarkgirl.livejournal.com]

But did you see...
http://aroraborealis.livejournal.com/757089.html?thread=7211617#t7211617

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

I did, and I *think* I know what that's about, so I am quite sincerely flattered, but the person's correct if I'm right about who it is.

[pierceheart.livejournal.com]

you're not kidding, it's like crack, although, more like heroin: the first hit was free, and it's taking more and more to keep me high.

[zzbottom.livejournal.com]

So...A week (almost) later. How go the withdrawals?

[tober.livejournal.com]

Er... hi :)
I'm here because of zzbottom's glowing recommendation so you have him to either thank or blame. I guess I'll give you a brief biographical summary:

I work for Sonos (see http://www.sonos.com/ ) writing software and doing electrical engineering, about 50% of each. I live in East Cambridge with an adorable tabby cat named Sputnik who was rescued from the lawn outside a dorm at MIT. I'm very geeky but not so enamoured of the geek social scene (and nominally poly but not so enamoured of the poly social scene either). I am currently more-or-less single.

So... check out my LJ posts I guess, although they probably don't give a great deal of insight into me. If you feel like contacting me, I'm btober on gmail.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Hello there!

I'm never quite sure how to deal with stuff like this from people I don't already know at least a little bit, but it's nice to meet you. :) Sputnik is an awesome name for a cat, though, I must say. I don't do much of the IM-stuff, though. I'm on LJ a lot, however, and easy enough to reach here.

Fills out application...

[drwex]

I am, likewise, coming by way of zzbottom's referral and I'd love to sit with you over a cup of tea or whatever and talk about this. I fit all of the listed criteria except you'd need to judge the attractiveness element.

I'm happy to give details about myself and would like to hear you talk about yourself as well.

Let me know if you'd be similarly interested.

Re: Fills out application...

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

You know, I see you all over the place and we always say hello, but haven't gotten to know you that well as of yet. Whatever else happens, I think getting to know you better in general is certainly a good idea. I know that several of my closest friends like you, which is a good thing. :)

Tell ya what, at the VERY least I'm going to friend you here on LJ, and make more effort to seek you out in those places where I tend to run into you. That sort of thing. Sound like a plan for starters?

Re: Fills out application...

[drwex]

That would be excellent. My work has me traveling quite a bit the next few weeks so if you could suggest some times that are good for you I can try to do the scheduling thing.

I know that several of my closest friends like you, which is a good thing. :)

That's excellent indeed. I shall try to live up to my reputation.

Do you need an off-LJ way to contact me?

Re: Fills out application...

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Well, let's see. Are you planning on hitting the Diesel gathering any time soon? I haven't been going lately, but can make more of an effort to do that. Or are you going to be at the Flea?

Re: Fills out application...

[drwex]

Pygment and I alternate weeks at Diesel, usually, except travel has messed things up a lot. This Tuesday I was on a train to NYC. Next week one of us will be at Diesel and it's probably me unless I've offended my dinner plan sufficiently for her to cancel.

The Flea, not so much. It would require getting babysitting, and an hours' drive each way makes that difficult. Or worse one of us would go and the other have to stay at home. We try not to do that if we can avoid it.

So if you're up for Diesel this coming Tuesday I usually get there around 6, plus or minus 15 minutes. I'm usually gone by 7:30 unless there's a specific plan.

I thought you had a dance class on Tuesdays? Also, I'd be happy to chat off-LJ if you were up for that.

Re: Fills out application...

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

I used to have dance Tuesdays, but lately it's been Mondays. :)

I should be able to make it to Diesel on Tuesday, and should be there when you are. And you can certainly e-mail me if you like! I think you should be able to see my e-mail addy on my profile page.

Re: Fills out application...

[pierceheart.livejournal.com]

Not my journal, but I need to comment: thank you for being so dang friendly to me when I see you.
Makes me feel part of the community.

Re: Fills out application...

[drwex]

Who, me? If so, you're most certainly welcome. I see you as a fellow with interestingly different viewpoints (from my own) on some things and that makes for good conversation.

Re: Fills out application...

[pierceheart.livejournal.com]

Yes, you.
There are a couple of people in "the crowd" who seem to go out of their way to be friendly to me, and it really helps my self-esteem.

Re: Fills out application...

[drwex]

Well then you are most welcome. It's a bit funny in that I sometimes don't feel part of "the crowd" myself but I'm glad to sit and chat with you whenever I can.

[bluegargantua]

Hi

I'm here about the opening?

Tom

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Wow, there are just SO many ways a girl could take that! :P

You are yet another person who I always run into but haven't friended on LJ, and I will now proceed to do so. And you're another who I'd be happy to get to know better!

[bluegargantua]

"Wow, there are just SO many ways a girl could take that! :P"

Really? Huh. I hope I wasn't misconstrued.

"And you're another who I'd be happy to get to know better!"

Yay!

Tom

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Really? Huh. I hope I wasn't misconstrued.

No, no. I just have a dirty mind, is all!

[bluegargantua]

And I'm apparently better at playing innocent than I thought. :)

later
Tom

[greendalek.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I couldn't possibly fulfill all of the above-mentioned requirements, however having said that, I'd still LOVE to meet up with you sooner than later --considering we really aren't THAT far apart-- and at least enjoy your company in person for an afternoon/evening.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Agreed! And for what it's worth, you do seem to fulfill a good number of those requirements. :) I was hoping to see you at Arisia, but I guess you didn't make it?

[greendalek.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon. *grin* Looking forward to fulfilling some requirements.

(Alas, I ultimately passed on Arisia --I was only offered a 2-hour booth space on Saturday and I finally judged that to be far too much effort for potentially no return. I'm now girding my loins for the next Boston ComicCon instead... at least I managed to score the full 2 days there!)

*le sigh*

[frothgar.livejournal.com]

Damn, wish I lived even a little closer... I've had a crush on you for quite a while now ;)

Good luck with the Universe.

Maybe I'll get a chance to look you up when your up here in the wild north or I manage to travel down to your area.

Re: *le sigh*

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks. :) Yeah, it's a bit too far for me, but I'm still flattered.

[brontosproximo.livejournal.com]

Wow. This would more than work for me!

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Glad to know it's effective. :) Thanks! My evil plan is working!

[vervain13.livejournal.com]

"Fairly easy on the eyes, depending on your tastes."

Feh.

Gorgeous and fabulous you are! Dammit! And why would I lie? I'm your friend *and* I'm gay. Girl, you got it *all* going on, :-)

By the way...quite inspiring.

*wanders off to find yet another rabbit trail in the hopes of finding more love there*

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dear. :) Best of luck to you!

[vervain13.livejournal.com]

Meh. We'll see. I've done a *lot* on OK Cupid today. We should get together and have some girlie bonding time over this issue.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Indeed. :)

I'm thinking of going to Diesel on Tuesday, too. Would you be interested in going, with or without your hubby?

[vervain13.livejournal.com]

Alas, I have class every Monday-Thursday evening with only the occassional Monday exception. You could, however, put in a shameless plug or two for me. You know I'll keep my ears open for you as well, ;-)

[perspicuity.livejournal.com]

easy on the eyes indeed.

mmmMMMmmm

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[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :P

[perspicuity.livejournal.com]

totally eeeenterestingly indeed.

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