Two days ago I went to a speed dating event. I didn’t go to participate, but only to watch (all of you that are saying “yeah right” right now you’re welcomed to log out. On the other hand that’s probably all of you…..ow well).
It’s a funny thing speed dating. You know how people always say that a first date is like a job interview and try to avoid it. Well, speed dating is like going to a job interview on steroids.
First of all you get a name tag. After that they take your picture. After that they actually give you a notebook to write down your impression of your date. And of course, after every 7 minutes a bell rings and you change places…..how fun!
So this got me wondering – why the hell are people doing this ? Don’t get me wrong, I believe that any form of dating is legitimate. Blind dates, Internet dates, Met this girl on the street date, but why go to an event that makes you feel ultra uncomfortable ?
Well, after talking to a few people there and also watching how things are done I realized a few things.
First of all, the average age there was around 28 and up, this is probably an age where people start to get “scared” that they might not find a partner and look into all sorts of stuff….so this may be one reason (hey, ain’t I 29 ????).
Second, since meeting your “soul mate” is sort of a numbers game, meaning you need to go with a lot of people until you find the right one, this speed dating really helps. I mean you get to meet around 10 new people in 2 hours – how great is that ?
So as you can see it’s not all bad, plus if you really hate your partner, after 7 minutes you don’t have to see them ever again – which I totally support.
So after the evening ended it got me thinking – is there a better way to create speed dating ? a way that won’t be so uncomfortable to everyone but still keep the advantages I’ve just stated ?
And I think I’ve found it, but I’m not going to tell you 
Not because I’m keeping this a secret, just because it’s 00:17 and I don’t want to start writing all of this down. But hey, at least you got some food for thought.
On another note I’m totally freaking broke. I have no money. If the bank knew how much “no money” I have they would practically ask me to start working there to cover my debts. But at least I’m happy, I wonder how much longer this will last – And I’m talking about both me being broke and me being happy.
Funny thing how you get used to having no money when you have ideals. You see, I can’t go back to a “normal” job. Not after these amazing 9 months I’ve had as an entrepreneur (This is the first time in my life that I’ve written this word all by myself without the dictionary!!! yeah!!!).
So I guess it’s a battle of strength, who will overcome ? Me and my ideals or life and reality ?
Care to place a bet ?
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
I think speed-dating is great. In theory. But I would expect you to:
1. Tell us what types of people participated (were they all pathetic losers? or dateable?); and
2. Find a system to work the speed-dating infrastructure and make it fun and cool and .. well, make it work.
Also, have you seen the sex and the city epsiode with charlotte’s singles party? I almost tried to pull that off a while ago, but finally didn’t have the guts.
1. It varies….most of the people seemed nice. Of course there’s the occasional weirdo.
2. I already said I thought of a way….I’m just not going to tell you
And yes, I saw that episode….