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2006-02-06

It occurs to me

It seems that most men and women between the ages of 18 and 22 would like to meet those of the opposite sex in one or more of these ways:

1. By going to meeting places frequented by people with similar interests
2. By talking to someone at a meeting place they both spend time at (work, class, other organizations).
3. While under the effects of alcohol.

I just don't see the point of social events (for the purpose of meeting new people) that don't fall into one of these categories.

15 comments:

mOSTLY. eNGAGED. by gOD. said...

is that so? I find that I can meet people in different ways than that. By trying new things for example. You never know it is not an interest of yours until you try it.

Duff said...

But in that case, your interest would be "new things" - and if you continued doing them, they would cease to be new things, and simply become interests.

No matter what your interests are, or when you add new ones, it seems that for whatever reason, most college-age students would rather meet a potential mate while following some other interest, or engaged in another unrelated activity - instead of specifically looking for a relationship without any context.

mOSTLY. eNGAGED. by gOD. said...

so what type of person are you actually looking for..or are you even looking..or have you found that person?

Duff said...

Oh, I never said *I* was looking for someone. These are just my observations as someone in charge of arranging social events for a group of college students. I never socialize - too much time involved.

mOSTLY. eNGAGED. by gOD. said...

i see. why don't you socialize if you arrange social events....I see something wrong with that statement of yours. Why would you even want to be a social arranger, but not want to socialize?

I prefer socializing with people who are also seeking God, I guess that being an interest.

Frazzledsister said...

I think those are horrible ways to meet people. Thanks for the email Josh!!!!!! Don't drink beer.

Duff said...

I never said I don't socialize, either. :-P I don't have a problem with socializing with people - but I'm not looking for someone to "hook up" with, either.
Emi: There are much tastier things then beer to drink, don't worry.

mOSTLY. eNGAGED. by gOD. said...

hooking up with people is dumb..I am not going to deny that fact. And I agree drinking beer is dumb...and there are much better things to drink. Like cappuchinos and smoothies.

Motherpearl said...

Anonymous (Joshua!) - you said in your second comment "I never socialize" and in your 3rd one, "I never said I don't socialize". Seems like a contradiction to me. Besides, how else would you socialize??? Everything we americans do is over food or drink or activities. What else is there? I'm struggling to understand the point of your post.

But I'm glad you're busy and don't like beer that well. I wholeheartdely agree that capuccino is better!!

mOSTLY. eNGAGED. by gOD. said...

oh heck yes cappuchino is by far one of my favorite drinks..as long as they are accompanied by amazing conversation. Although, ice cream can sometimes take the place of cappuchino.

Duff said...

you said in your second comment "I never socialize" and in your 3rd one, "I never said I don't socialize"

I was being sarcastic in the second comment, and referring to my original post in the 3rd one. I figured it was fairly obvious that I was socializing, considering where I live and what my responsibilities are.

mOSTLY. eNGAGED. by gOD. said...

can I just say that I find it humorous that I am leaving you posts...but it entertains me so what the heck.

Frazzledsister said...

Hey Josh- this is a reminder that we are coming to visit you this saturday.

mOSTLY. eNGAGED. by gOD. said...

you should really write about something else. so i can comment.

Frazzledsister said...

Yeah-Something deep.