GrigioGirl

All of this talk about prison got me thinking.

A while back, I decided to commit myself to a little idea I had called “Project Commitment”. This was a project designed to help me revamp my dating prospects and protocols. I reviewed my journal from the project and found the first problem: I only committed to the project for five days and met an ex for breakfast on day one.

Another not so productive aspect of day one involved my online research for all things related to commitment, which landed me on http://www.meet-an-inmate.com/ (lonely attractive inmates in the USA seeking penpals). Finally, a place to meet men and women who are “committed”…..usually for 1-5  years, sometimes for life.

David, a prisoner in Oregon, really pulled at my heartstrings with this comment: “Don’t be intimidated by my tattoos and outer appearance.  I’m the type that will bring you milk and cookies in bed, and then have you laughing so hard you’d spray milk out your nose.” Romantic. In his personal details there were even more treasures. Religion: Christian (Sissy would like that). Occupation Before Prison: Gangster (I have a feeling Verna would like that).

Day two proved to be slightly less productive than day one. I spent the day, in workout clothes (no, I didn’t go to the gym), watching Lifetime Television for Women.

Day three, even less productive. I did, however, get a “tip” from a coworker, “Commitment is not an after dinner candy.” Who knew?

On day four, That’s Not Chinese suggested I try online dating. She gave it a go and met four prospects. All of their names started with “J” and did not exceed two syllables. Sadly, the relationships did not last; leaving me wondering if it was the online dating, the first letter of their name, or the lack of two or more syllables that prevented commitment.

Day five read, “on a hiatus of sorts”. Uh oh, sounds like a relapse. Too bad I didn’t write anything beyond that. I’m interested to know what I did on “hiatus”.

I was proper impressed with my commitment to that project. I decided to review some of my other projects and files and found a folder titled “One Liners”.  I opened the document to find just that, one-one liner, “Is that a Rolex, or do you just have good timing?” Again, impressive. I’m definitely committed to the idea of doing things. It’s the application that stumps me.

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