Being single in this day and age really sucks.
Not only at the ripe old age of 32, does it seem to be a monumental task of meeting someone who'll give one's life meaning, but given the economic state of the world, dating almost seems an impossibility at times.
I, myself at three points in the last year, resolved to give up altogether and just focus on being a great father (which I am), rather than just wasting my time, trudging through the wastelands of the dating world. There are times that I start to believe that perhaps I might clearly not be the type that should be with someone. Then, of course, the vicious circle begins anew, and then I try once more to find someone.
The bane of my existence? Plenty of Fish. This free dating site seems, in essence to be at least part of the bane of my existence. Now it seems to me that a dating site, at it's best should be free, because I am sorry, but I am not going to pay to get rejected, but POF (as it's called by its users) at times, doesn't seem too keen on delivering much honesty, and at times, takes one's hopes and throws them in the proverbial blender and hits frappe.
I have been on Plenty of Fish for over a year now, and honestly, yeah, I have met a number of girls from there, some really great, others not so great. I even deleted my profile on one occasion, due to mounting frustrations of mine because of the fact that so many people that I have met, are so misleading in how they describe themselves.
And to me, personally... I don't get that.
I mean, honestly. Unless you're using that site to get laid (Which I understand is quite the frequency), why would you put anything other than truth about yourself in your profile? Nothing's more mood dropping then when you first gaze in person at the individual that you're planning to meet in person, who lists their body type as "Athletic" or "Average", to find out that they weigh more than you do, and your personal body type is nowhere near athletic.
I have nothing at all against larger women. I have gone out on dates with a number of them, the point is, is that if you're going to try and meet someone, at least make the point to be honest about how you look, as well as who you are. I messaged one gal on POF, that said that she was a huge sci-fi geek, and that she found geeky men attractive, and then when I called her for the first time, she had no idea who Yoda was. I mean COME ON! Sci-fi geek, and not know Yoda? I don't think so. Even non-geeks know who the hell Yoda is! Even my ex-wife, who had never seen Star Wars before she met me knew who Yoda was!
Now since I pretty much stopped really trying on POF, I'm getting more messages sent to me, which is nice, I really like the attention. It seems that the reason being is the fact that I put a silly list of true things about me that seems to resonate with the females on POF, which is nice, however. As desperate as I am to meet someone, I am not going to resolve to start a relationship (ie: Change my Facebook status or Change my already set in my ways life) immediately, unless you really hit it off with me, to the point where I see stars!
Twice in the last 3 months, I have met someone, and after spending a very short amount of time with them, they have pretty much decided to push a relationship on me. And when you push like that, a man gets scared, because even the most desperate of men, want a little bit of a challenge. I am not saying to make things impossible, but when you're talking about moving in together, and it's the middle of the first week of knowing each other, a man tends to get a little paranoid, and starts looking for the door (hint, hint).
I was compelled to write this blog, which was started at a time where I should have been sleeping, because of the fact that this just happened again. Someone, who knows who they are, decided to keep pushing, and when you keep pushing, I don't respond to that very well, and I have decided not to talk to them again. I enjoyed their company, but when you keep telling me that I don't want to hang out with you, and that I don't feel like talking to you, then guess what? I am not going to want to hang out with you, and I am not going to feel like talking to you. I'm a negative enough person, so when you add more negativity to the mix, let's face facts, it only gets more negative!
POF for me is certainly becoming the bane of my existence.
Am I going to give up and delete my profile again? No. But let's just say that your friendly neighborhood ForchMan is starting to grow a little weary about dating at this point, and is starting to think that perhaps it's not in the cards....
But then again, that's what I said the last time I met someone who I thought was really special, and we began a 2-3 month relationship that was very good, so maybe that's the catalyst that I need to find someone better!
But that's just my opinion, what do I know???
F.M.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Sham-Wow!!!! Absorbent Advertising!!!!
Just another in my serious attempts to avoid doing any sort of work!!! :)
Thanks to Miss Chloe for her assistance/acting...
Thanks to Miss Chloe for her assistance/acting...
Thursday, January 29, 2009
FLASH! He'll Save Every One Of Us!!!
Hey Legionnaires!
Well I felt compelled to write a second blog today, and for no reason, other than to entertain the masses, I have blessed you all with my presence!
The subject right now: Comics.
As the focus of two upcoming items in my life, as well as pretty much the entire focus of most of my life, comics are something near and dear to my heart, and I am sure that for the rest of my time on this rock, comics will always play a vital role in shaping the life of the Forch.
The first item: Sketch of Life.
Sketch of Life Trailer
Sketch of Life is the documentary that I am in, done by a bunch of wonderfully talented students from Niagara College who, only because they felt that I had a presence that would add to their film, chose to make me a part of this idea that they had.
It was an adventure of a lifetime that I will never, ever forget. Because of this student film, project, I received the opportunity to not only be immortalized on film, and get my name on the IMDB, but I also got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go to Wondercon, in San Francisco, and take a vacation that I would not normally have the chance to enjoy.
And the best part, is that the culmination of all of the hard work of Dan, Ryan, Ellie, Derek, Jay and the rest of the gang is finally coming to fruition, and I finally get to see it (Soon, I hope!) And to tell you the truth, I am really excited to relive a great time in my life.
One of the things that I am very happy to mention about Sketch of Life, was that recently, Dan Ricotone, the director of the film mentioned to me that the film was going to be screened at the "Hot Docs Film Festival" in Toronto, which features more than 150 films from April 30th-May10th, and a movie that I am in, is a part of that! To say that I am proud of this, is to be an understatement.
The Second item, is the Bowl for Kids Sake 2009. This year has a Superhero theme to it. And I am really excited about the "Forch Foreign Legion" being represented. Myself, along with Mike, Jen and Lesley are going to try and surpass our team goal of raising over $250 for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St Catharines. Click the link above if you would like to help support myself and the team.
To say that I love comics is a gross understatement.
To say that comics are one of the most single important aspects of who I am... Well that would be more of an astute observation!
Whether it's watching Iron Man, or The Dark Knight. Reading my Watchmen trade, or enjoying a weekly episode of Smallville. Comics have enriched my life in a way that very few people in my life can understand. Because of Comics, ideas like good and evil have been made perfectly clear to me. Because of Comics, the ideals of heroism were bestowed upon me. Because of Comics, I learned to read. Because of Comics, I've developed an amazing imagination, incredible linguistic skills as well as a life, that at times made me the great person, and the great father that I am.
And to tell you the truth, I wouldn't trade it in for the world!!! :)
But that's just my opinion, what do I know???
F.M.
Well I felt compelled to write a second blog today, and for no reason, other than to entertain the masses, I have blessed you all with my presence!
The subject right now: Comics.
As the focus of two upcoming items in my life, as well as pretty much the entire focus of most of my life, comics are something near and dear to my heart, and I am sure that for the rest of my time on this rock, comics will always play a vital role in shaping the life of the Forch.
The first item: Sketch of Life.
Sketch of Life Trailer
Sketch of Life is the documentary that I am in, done by a bunch of wonderfully talented students from Niagara College who, only because they felt that I had a presence that would add to their film, chose to make me a part of this idea that they had.
It was an adventure of a lifetime that I will never, ever forget. Because of this student film, project, I received the opportunity to not only be immortalized on film, and get my name on the IMDB, but I also got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go to Wondercon, in San Francisco, and take a vacation that I would not normally have the chance to enjoy.
And the best part, is that the culmination of all of the hard work of Dan, Ryan, Ellie, Derek, Jay and the rest of the gang is finally coming to fruition, and I finally get to see it (Soon, I hope!) And to tell you the truth, I am really excited to relive a great time in my life.
One of the things that I am very happy to mention about Sketch of Life, was that recently, Dan Ricotone, the director of the film mentioned to me that the film was going to be screened at the "Hot Docs Film Festival" in Toronto, which features more than 150 films from April 30th-May10th, and a movie that I am in, is a part of that! To say that I am proud of this, is to be an understatement.
The Second item, is the Bowl for Kids Sake 2009. This year has a Superhero theme to it. And I am really excited about the "Forch Foreign Legion" being represented. Myself, along with Mike, Jen and Lesley are going to try and surpass our team goal of raising over $250 for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St Catharines. Click the link above if you would like to help support myself and the team.
To say that I love comics is a gross understatement.
To say that comics are one of the most single important aspects of who I am... Well that would be more of an astute observation!
Whether it's watching Iron Man, or The Dark Knight. Reading my Watchmen trade, or enjoying a weekly episode of Smallville. Comics have enriched my life in a way that very few people in my life can understand. Because of Comics, ideas like good and evil have been made perfectly clear to me. Because of Comics, the ideals of heroism were bestowed upon me. Because of Comics, I learned to read. Because of Comics, I've developed an amazing imagination, incredible linguistic skills as well as a life, that at times made me the great person, and the great father that I am.
And to tell you the truth, I wouldn't trade it in for the world!!! :)
But that's just my opinion, what do I know???
F.M.
Welcome to the first Forch'N Telling on BLOGGER!!!
Greetings, to all of my friends who fight along side me, in the Forch Foreign Legion!
It's the first Forch'N Telling of 2009, and boy-howdy is your old friend, Forch doing just dandy!
Things are doing well in my life, well at least so far! Well, as good as can be expected. I have resolved this year to be a much better than the year before it, and so in doing so, I have decided to make this year, 2009, a year in which your friendly neighborhood ForchMan is going to be out there more than ever before, in a way that is going to get the masses CRAZY! Well, not quite crazy, but I am going to make as many people laugh as I can this year, and so far, I have been off to a good start.
Before I get into the blog itself, I want to appeal to my friends out there to help support me in the 2009 Bowl For Kids' Sake, which I am participating in for the second year in a row! Forch has amassed a team aptly named: The Forch Foreign Legion, and we're raising money for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Catharines.
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=295389&lis=0&kntae295389=C15F6A7D3DE44477ADB77A9D37EB7581 is the link if you could support me, that would be great! It's for a cause near and dear to me!
So 2009 has started off on a great note! Yes, it has! My good friend, Dan Ricotone (Director of the Upcoming Documentary: Sketch of Life, starring yours truly) has been officially given an iMDB PAGE! And do you know what that means? That's right! Forch is NOW ON THE iMDB! Now, all I have to do is get a copy of the Doc, when Dan is finished with the Editing, so I can see it!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3271011/
That is so cool! Now I have to get new headshots done, of course! (I'm talking to you, John Skinner!) and get forchman.com updated as well (That's just looking sad!)
So now that I am listed among the largest list of movies and movie information on the Web, I guess I can call myself a pseudo celebrity!!!
In addition to my iMDB success, I am now in preparation for a new youtube video! It's going to be, in part, meant as a funny way to promote my blog, specifically at it's new location: http://forchntelling.blogspot.com which is going to simulcast the Forch'N Telling blogs, as well Facebook and Myspace. the Blogger account will have probably have some extra stuff on it, since I can put youtube videos imbedded within it, but needless to say, it's a good day to be Forch!
I also am going to release details for an upcoming contest that I am going to start, details are forthcoming!
and finally, before I jet, I wanted to touch base with everyone and let them know that once Sketch of Life is completed, there is going to be a private screening of it at the Vanderhuge Estate, invites are coming soon, at least as soon as I can get myself a copy of the movie!
Man, I am in a good mood right now! I am so Magnifilicious!!!
But that's just my opinion, what do I know???
F.M.
It's the first Forch'N Telling of 2009, and boy-howdy is your old friend, Forch doing just dandy!
Things are doing well in my life, well at least so far! Well, as good as can be expected. I have resolved this year to be a much better than the year before it, and so in doing so, I have decided to make this year, 2009, a year in which your friendly neighborhood ForchMan is going to be out there more than ever before, in a way that is going to get the masses CRAZY! Well, not quite crazy, but I am going to make as many people laugh as I can this year, and so far, I have been off to a good start.
Before I get into the blog itself, I want to appeal to my friends out there to help support me in the 2009 Bowl For Kids' Sake, which I am participating in for the second year in a row! Forch has amassed a team aptly named: The Forch Foreign Legion, and we're raising money for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Catharines.
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=295389&lis=0&kntae295389=C15F6A7D3DE44477ADB77A9D37EB7581 is the link if you could support me, that would be great! It's for a cause near and dear to me!
So 2009 has started off on a great note! Yes, it has! My good friend, Dan Ricotone (Director of the Upcoming Documentary: Sketch of Life, starring yours truly) has been officially given an iMDB PAGE! And do you know what that means? That's right! Forch is NOW ON THE iMDB! Now, all I have to do is get a copy of the Doc, when Dan is finished with the Editing, so I can see it!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3271011/
That is so cool! Now I have to get new headshots done, of course! (I'm talking to you, John Skinner!) and get forchman.com updated as well (That's just looking sad!)
So now that I am listed among the largest list of movies and movie information on the Web, I guess I can call myself a pseudo celebrity!!!
In addition to my iMDB success, I am now in preparation for a new youtube video! It's going to be, in part, meant as a funny way to promote my blog, specifically at it's new location: http://forchntelling.blogspot.com which is going to simulcast the Forch'N Telling blogs, as well Facebook and Myspace. the Blogger account will have probably have some extra stuff on it, since I can put youtube videos imbedded within it, but needless to say, it's a good day to be Forch!
I also am going to release details for an upcoming contest that I am going to start, details are forthcoming!
and finally, before I jet, I wanted to touch base with everyone and let them know that once Sketch of Life is completed, there is going to be a private screening of it at the Vanderhuge Estate, invites are coming soon, at least as soon as I can get myself a copy of the movie!
Man, I am in a good mood right now! I am so Magnifilicious!!!
But that's just my opinion, what do I know???
F.M.
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