In 6 days I am turning 26... or as I am calling it 25 take two. At 25 (v. 2.0), you tend to watch your friends have serious relationships, start to get married, or even, scary as it is (see kids blog) starting families. So, I thought it was time for me to hardcore dive in the dating world. It is something that truly takes a backseat in my life for lots of reasons, but mainly because sending out headshots, going to classes and pretending to be other people seems to take a lot of time. Yet, it seemed that I should make a valiant attempt. Today was supposed to be day one of this new adventure. I know what you’re saying, but Shannon, it’s 9:30 on Friday night and you’re writing a blog, was it that bad? You’re right, here I am in front of my little Mac Power book, with a grilled cheese sandwich and the NCAA Tournament... in my pjs. Why, may you ask? Here’s the thing. The moral of today’s story is that some people haven’t been privy to the lesson on how to not suck. Some people, I wont mention any names, but his name begins with a B and rhymes with fryin, send you e-mails that you didn’t think people actually send. Little history for your edification, we talked on the phone and had tons in common and I thought it was only fair to let him know before we met that I am in a wheelchair. I didn’t really think anything of it, except that I don’t like to hide who I am or try to fool someone into hanging out with me. I got an e-mail back, in response. You know what... I think that you need to read this e-mail for yourself. The following is not made up... I don’t even think I could make this up...
Sorry, but I think we should call it off. The wheelchair kinda changes things.
I’m disappointed because I was really looking forward to meeting you. You really seemed pretty much perfect for me. But, I don’t want to waste either of our time because I already know that this will be a deal breaker for me.
Good luck.
Okay buddy, here is the thing. 1. You’re "disappointed?" What would you like me to do? Do you want me to fix the fact that I am in a wheelchair? This is not a oh I’m disappointed, I thought you liked Sushi. How do you even write that? OH! Side note on this winner of a dude... he is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. I guess when you study all the time, tact really doesn’t enter your sphere of learning. And 2. I "seemed pretty perfect for you", but not if I am sitting down? I don’t have leprosy. You can’t catch wheelchair. Maybe he didn’t know. Perhaps I should have informed him.
So, day one of Shannon’s dating extravaganza didn’t really go as I had planned. Although, grilled cheese and March Madness seems to make much more sense...even though I will probably loose the pool for the 6th year in a row. Eh. Moving on. I’m going to get a cookie.
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his loss, because he obviously did not know what he was missing out on. What a tool.
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