While clicking through my RSS feeds, a buddy sent me a cryptic Instant Message with a link to a Craigslist personal ad for “women seeking men” in Manhattan. While I was expecting a typical ad for an Asian “body work”, or a housewife looking for some hot “NSA” action, this was an opportunity that was far more exciting.
Shortly after clicking the link, my buddy followed up with an IM saying, “that’s all you bro”. NYC based woman blogger 23, looking to meet a mysterious man via Twitter and go out on a date.
The romance opportunity sounded cool being that we’re both close in age and will probably have a lot to talk about as we’re bloggers.
Without hesitation and in good faith, I replied to the personal ad.
Well what do you know? I was selected by my mystery woman & Twitter user @CLRochelle to accompany her our journey to make Twitter dating history!
This entire date was recorded by Tweets with the following hash tag: #firsttwitterdate so the world can witness our thoughts before meeting, during the date, and our feelings after getting together.
This concept was the first form interactive dating by means of social networking. Simply put, like those TV shows where the lucky contestant has an ear piece and guided “by a wing-man”, we’ll both be guided by Twitter users participating on our date where we’re blind to each others Tweets.
So what do I know about my Twitter date so far? Besides from being a talented freelance writer and blogger from New Jersey, she’s also obsessed with cupcakes.
If only she knew that I subscribe to Bakerella.com and that I’m the self-proclaimed king of all things edible! This experience certainly has the makings to be a fun date and a memorable experience.
Dating is a lot like soccer, if you look for where the ball is (the action) you’re never going to score. I was wide open and ready for this opportunity as it came my way.
I’m certain my date has performed her due diligence by reading my blogs as she seems like a smart and sassy chick. It’s safe to assumed that we’re both hoping to avoid a case of buyer’s remorse. Either way a fun and exciting night is in store for all!
Follow us, @Nicky_Papers_NY and @CLRochelle on our #firsttwitterdate. Be sure to check back for the follow-up posts featuring the juicy details of our date.
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