OkCupid :: I went on Dates!! Suitor #3 : Nat

Name: Nat

Age: 26

Job: Photographer

Location: Bushwick

Compatibility Rating: 73% match, 76% friend, 26% enemy

What Caught My Attention: He's a photographer;  I tend to get along with them. Also, his snarky, yet self-deprecating humour.

# of Dates: 1

What We Did: Went to Pinkberry on St. Marks and got some fro-yo.  Our energies immediately matched, and like a man, he paid 4 my Pinkberry.  All men should always pay for Pinkberry.  Drinks/dinner, not so much.. just worry about my Pinkberry.  Anyway, he tells me he does photography of more landscape-y things in the form of buildings/architecture.. lived in Nevada for a while for a job.  He also mentioned a band he use to be in and how they played with Gaga back in the day when she was doing Norah Jones covers.. interesting enough, but was hoping for a more fashion-y/lifestyle photag.  He's quite witty and perfectly nice.  We spoke of his distaste for street artist, Dick Chicken, that took over his neighborhood/all of NYC last summer.  Mentioned how he hated having giant penises everywhere.  I informed him I use to live in Chelsea and am quite use to that.  He then informed ME that I actually am the one with a big penis.  I thought this was awesome and proceeded to die because that is definitely the best thing anyone could say on a first date.  

Enjoyed my time hanging outside Pinkberry laffing and eating the mochi/fruity bears/pineapple off my Pinkbears. I was much slower to eat mine (probably because I chat too much.. I've learned I'm a chatter) and we hung til I was done.  After, we both went our separate ways.  No #'s exchanged, but enjoyable experience overall.

Grade: B

I don't think I'd want to go on another date with him unless he proposed something really fun/easy.  Loved that he had great energy, but it was a bit too Yuppie for me rather than chill.  If anything he would be a totally awesome friend because our of fabulous banter, but I don't know where our paths would cross in the future. Not much common ground.

PS. On a sidenote, please listen to the entire Pinkberry song on their website.  GENIUS. I will be DJing this once I start learning how to DJ.. again, NO STEALING THAT IDEA!!!!

i will be here. you should be, too.

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OkCupid :: I went on Dates!! Suitor #2 : Dan

Name: Dan

Age: 24

Job: Currently works 60+ hours/wk delivering for a catering company while also doing stand up comedy things on the side

Location: Alphabet City

Compatibility Rating: 82% match, 76% friend, 16% enemy

What Caught my Attention: He proposed actual fun sounding dates.  && the comedy thing.

# of Dates: 1

What We Did: We went to Barcade in Brooklyn.  I was very excited.. mostly to play Pacman, even though that game gives me major anxiety.  Sadly we had to go on a Friday (sadly because I try to avoid going out out on weekends just because it is so absurdly crowded everywhere, even the streets).  So yes, it was a Friday and quite absurdly crowded over at Barcade.  Nonetheless we had some drinks and he informed me he had a roll of quarters with him for some video game action.  Yes a bit premeditated, but still kind of awesome, anyway.  Played a whole buncha things: Magic Marbles, some kind of inner tube thing on a river, some game where you can murder a lot of people (that was my idea, and it was actually pretty awesome) and then PACMAN!!!!!!!

OkCupid Date w/ Dan @ Barcade from OohSparkles on Vimeo.

This video doesn't do him justice.  He was actally really good.  Gave me a run for my money considering I have that joystick thing you plug into any TV and play.

Grade: C

He was very nice, and seemed quite interested, but in the nicest way possible, was a bit too dull.  I think he is still one of those cute boys next door in Jersey.. great for some nice young girl next door in Pennsylvania or something like that.  He tried to coordinate a second date both during the date and quasi the next week.  I vaguely agreed during the date and then didn't respond to his texts after.  I know it sounds mean, but that is a normal thing, right?  I think we call this the phase out (even though it was after only 1 date) or perhaps just plain old ignoring.  Either way, he was not for me.

V : "All the World's a Stage"

I assisted on this shoot a while back.  It is styled by Robbie Spencer, photographed by Richard Burbridge, && can be found in the May issue of V with Kirsten Dunst on the cover.  The theme was Lady Gaga travels the world.  The main girl (who played Lady Gaga) is Emma Dumont.  She just won the V Mag model search.  She is 15 and amazing.  WATCH THE EFF OUT, WORLD.  Also ran into her during fashion week at a few shows.  She had to keep her profile on the DL because this editorial was suppose to be her foray into the fashion world.  She did, however, walk the Karen Walker show.. which was AMAZING this season.  

Also featured in this editorial is V Man model search winner, Rico Nieves, and plus-sized model/hot bitch extraordinaire, Crystal Renn.  (both in 2nd image)

OkCupid :: I went on Dates!! Suitor #1 : Andy

Name: Andy

Age: 24

Job: Works @ a record label doing online marketing things

Location: Williamsburg

Compatibility Rating: 78% match, 81% friend, 20% enemy

What Caught My Attention: That shining head of hair.  Oh, and he's funny.  && pretty effing hot.

# of Dates: 2

What We Did: We originally made plans to get drinks at Meet the Johnsons, but I had to cancel.  We re-scheduged for happy hour drinks at 5 on a Sunday @ Pianos.  Went swimmingly.  Talked life, work, music, etc.. actually not one mention of the OkC site.  Stayed for more than one drink.  Had some laughs && fell momentarily in love. We exchanged numbers, & planned to meet up at SXSW since we were both going.  That never happened because we were too busy.  We did, however, get drinks the following week @ Sweet & Vicious.  That also went quite well, I thought.  Sadly, he never called me back.  It's been over two weeks.  Not gunna happen :(

Grade: A-

Would have actually loved to continue seeing him, but as I proposed our second date, I thought it would have been too hungry for me to do so for the next.  I may be slightly a feminist, but I am also a lady. Man should do the date planning.