
I don't often discuss my personal life on this blog. I don't have any funny or embarrassing dating experiences to share. I'm not a homo(wner), like that hilarious
Jon guy, who can spin even the most mundane of domestic chores into comedy gold. I don't work for The Man anymore, and I live a very contented existence, so I have no complaints about work or colleagues, family or friends. I guess that just leaves my social life, which is too outrageously awesome to put into words. Until now!...
Yesterday, a friend of mine asked me if I ever read those "missed connections" ads on Craigslist. Admittedly, I have. I read them whenever some blogger posts a super crazy ad on their blog for comedic purposes. Here's
a good one from
Falwless. And
The Idea of Progress has
an excellent Craigslist series, as well. (Wait - Don't go there yet! Stay with me for a minute and then you can go do whatever the hell you want. )
Anyways, I was shocked when my friend told me she sees my name pop up from time to time in the missed connections ads, and she sent me the links. I had no idea that a mere whiff of my presence could drive anyone to spending 30 seconds posting an e-mail in a place that no one will ever find it! I always thought that Craigslist was some kind of repository for stalkers and jilted lovers. I was wrong! Apparently it is also a search engine for people who smile at each other in public places.
I have published the ads here, in their entirety, with only the reply-to address changed to protect the identities of the possible future Mr. Rockets:
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Crazy Dancing girl "Kat" Friday Night at Tattoo Rock Parlour- m4w (Toronto)Reply to: pers-xxxxxxxxx@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-07-13, 11:46PM EDT
Hey Cat or Kat...
We danced from 2am til the lights came on... you were wearing a striped black and white top, i was wearing a black vest and black tie combo. You're a fantastic crazy dancer, and super fun ! Let's do it again sometime! Drop me a note...
·Location: Toronto
·it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: xxxxxxxxx
Hey guy! Yeah, I totally remember you. Or at least I remember thinking "If it weren't for that black vest and black tie combo, I would rock your world."
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To Katrocket, the woman who ripped me off - m4w - 21Reply to: pers-xxxxxxxxx@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-07-11, 12:23AM EDT
You said your name was Katrocket.
I found it so hot that you overcharged me for my salad.
Would love to see more of you.
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interestsPostingID: xxxxxxxxxIf you think that's hot, check this out: I don't even work there. I used your salad cash to buy cigarettes. Does that make you feel dirty?-------------------------------------------------------------
You go by Kat - m4w (Outside the Org)Reply to: pers-xxxxxxxx@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-07-06, 3:16AM EDT
Actually, you go by a name slightly longer than Kat. Obviously due to the movement we both belong to, secrecy has prevented me from learning anything more. I'd like to change that.
Truth be told, I have a huge crush on you.
I have reservations about writing this, because I know that others from our group have expressed interest in you, but I'm hoping that maybe I'm on that list that you mentioned to E tonight (not that I want to be dragged into the bathroom by you, yet, but that you're at least interested)
I have no idea if you'll read this, but people whom we mutually know might and put two and two together and point this out to you. If they do, and you're interested in knowing who I am, reply to this and tell me the entire name you go by (well, either of them will do). Bonus points if you venture a guess as to who I am. It shouldn't be hard to guess, I was staring at you way too much tonight and I think I made it obvious.
I'm rambling. I'll shut the fuck up now and hope you read this.
·Location: Outside the Org
·it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: xxxxxxxxxdear Pistols:
Yes, it's a bit creepy when you stare at me like that. But it's cool, I know how sensitive you are about your lazy eye, and I just assumed that you were staring at my boobs. Listen, I need you to know that when I was talking about "dragging people into the bathroom", it's definitely not
what you think! I'm actually taking public restroom portraits of these people for an art photography project I'm working on, entitled: "Loos Yourself
". That's why "Queen Elizabeth II" is on that list.
Also, blogging isn't really a "movement", is it? Dude, you're making it sound like we're in the Justice League.
yours truly,
Kat R_____.