Datable on Craigslist

My last post was sort of superwhiny and superbitchy, so to make up for it, I went through the NYC Craigslist and came up with a few posts that made me want to actually want to go on a date with the guys who posted them:

loving every minute... come have fun with me! - 25
A coffeehouse conversation with a friend recounting her adventures on the list of Craig inspired me to post something myself. I have posted here a while ago and have gone on disaster dates as well as awesome ones, and I am ready to spin the wheel of fortune again (god that crappy game show totally ruins that phrase now).

Me? I like to think of myself as sociable and outgoing, I would describe my personality as extremely open-minded, nonjudgmental, respectful, open to diversity, artsy and abstract, and sometimes bonafied smart ass. I am 6' 180 lbs athletic black male, who's educated.
You? I don't really want to set any physical criteria for the kind of woman I'd like to meet. I love the randomness of the people who reply on CL, but I'm only looking for one really great lover ... so make your replies good. lol And tell me about yourself.

I'd love the company of an intellectually stimulating sexual woman on a regular basic yet I'm not ready for a long term relationship. It is difficult when two people aren't on the same page. I hate one night stands as well. I do enjoy sharing certain experiences with a lover.... so I'd like to find a lover i could spend some time with on an ongoing basis. I believe that making some sort of connection while sleeping with a person is important?
Be in manhattan, brooklyn, or queens, and able to host because i won't.
Your picture will get you mine. If no pic is attached I won't even open your mail.
Also put "Reading is sexy" in the subject, so I know you read this entire post and you aren't spam

good guy for a good girl - 29
i wanna meet nice girl to hangout, friendship, relationship, and etc. I'm not looking to rush in to anything just mainly meet people and see what happens.

I'm a photographer. Work for some fashion magazines. Lived last years in many countries and now I live in New York.

I like surfing, ski, movies, music, photo. Some my hobbies turned in my professional occasion.

My english not the best and I improving it in the school.

I don't care about your culture, nation, race, color.

Pete

***Investment Banker Seeks A "Girl Next Door" Type To Date and Spoil** - 30
Good Evening Ladies,

How was your weekend?

Off the bat what would bring a gentleman like me to Craigs? Curiousity, just like when you were little when your mother told you to stay away from the fireplace you would walk closer till you could no longer stand the heat. In this case whats the worst that could happen?

A little about myself, I am a very positive person and rarely will you find me unhappy. More importantly, I love to have fun! I am a free spirit. Life is too short to be unhappy and I like to live my life to the fullest. I am intelligent, sophisticated. articulate, well versed in international affairs, have good looks and a great personality. I enjoy drinking white wine, Italian, Mexican, & Middle Eastern cuisine among others, and traveling. I run a private equity firm which focuses on the emerging markets specifically Asia and South America. I am well dressed, well groomed, physically fit and healthy. I am very ambitious, and have a successful career.

I am emotionally mature, honest, and have a great sense of humor. I love cracking jokes, laughing and making people laugh. I love my family and friends and enjoy spending time with them. I love watching college football and watching sporting events and outdoor activities. I'd like to meet someone who enjoys hole in wall restaurants as well as fine dining establishments. Someone who likes traveling to Monaco as well as a low-key weekend to Miami. In essence a lady who is versatile.

What I'm looking for: someone between the ages of 23-35, physically fit and healthy. In the past I have dated European, All-American, Spanish and Middle Eastern women so that would be my preference. Physical attraction is important but there has to be a connection and chemistry as well. Ideally you are full of energy, intelligent, honest, goal-oriented, have a good attitude and be open to new adventures. So I am looking to date, have fun, and meet people outside my own social circle.

Well if you are still reading, I am done for now! If I have piqued your interest feel free to send me a note. Tell me a little about yourself, hobbies, a photo and I will reciprocate. Ladies a picture is appreciated, I will certainly reciprocate with mine as well. I am a real gentleman if you can't tell already. One more thing, if you could put "Upper West Side" in the subject line that would appreciated so I know you are real.


Cheers

Somebody once asked me if I considered myself a hipster... - 22
and obviously if i am not a hipster i would say no, and if i was a hipster i would say no..... so clearly my answer was no.
(though i guess if i was a faux-hipster i would say yes perhaps? unclear, but that didn't happen anyway)

so i thought to myself, why would someone consider me a hipster? and on the flip side, why did it not happen all that often?

without further ado, i present to you two lists:

things about me that make people think i am a hipster:
i wear skinny jeans
my fantastic music collection
i like falafel
and liquor
and red stripe
i've worn wayfarers for a while now
canvas shoes - nuff said
plaid

things about me that make me NOT a hipster
i wear wayfarers
i am not (that) pretentious about my music
i actually go to art shows to see and enjoy the art
i don't live in brooklyn
or ride the L all the time
i know when to dress up, or dress down, or not dress like a fool
i can talk about things that your stereotypical hipster can't.

i'm a recent college grad, looking for someone intellectual and easy to talk to, and passionate (about something, anything). you would look good in a little black cocktail dress, and even better in jeans.

anyways, if you think we may be a match, shoot me an email. and enjoy the pic.

Check this out.... - 29
So here I am, back on CL.... I've been here before, and besides meeting a couple people that didn't lead anywhere, all I've found here is lots of spam in my mailbox, and frustration. Yet here I am again willing to give this another try....

In the past, I a came to the conclusion fairly quickly that life doesn't happen in front of your computer screen, it happens "out there"... in the real world.... However, in the real world in New York, we are all so busy... Caught up in the hustle & bustle, our routines, trying to make our dreams come true. Even when we try to make ourselves available, others are not necessarily available to meet us, or to get to know us.

As we grow older it becomes more frustrating... We evolve, and what we seek becomes narrowed down because we know what we want and what we don't. We know what is good for us and what isn't. But even when we decide to have open minds, to get rid of our prejudice and judgment of others, we still have to deal with other people's expectations... It is very tricky!!!

Meeting new people in this city is difficult enough as it is, so meeting someone you really like seems like something impossible at many times.

Of course there are the bars and the clubs, but if you are like me, you will know also that the chances of stumbling upon a rare treasure in these places are slim, and dedicating time to go out there just isn't worth it if you are busy and trying to make the most of your time....

So, although I don't have many expectations form Craigslist, I think that it might just be possible to meet someone who feels the same as me, who has more than a thing or two in common with me, and see where things go....


I am French/American, 29, grew up moving back and forth between both countries. I came to NY 4 years ago to pursue what I love, Music. During the daytime, I am blessed to be surrounded by inspiring children and teens, to whom I teach music.

I am not looking for anything specific. You can't seek a certain type of relationship. They just happen. However, I am obviously tired of meaningless flings that lead nowhere...

I am seeking someone who is driven by her goals or passion, and who would like to share a bit of her life with someone....
I won't get into details. I am open minded and seeking the same.....

If all this sounds very familiar to you, please drop a line and we can take it from there...

Thanx for reading.

▌▌PAUSE █▌STOP - 30
Soo Cold! Oh and .. I am also caring, passionate, creative, fun and down to earth.
I am driven, successful, and lucky to have achieved alot of my goals...

I work and have a great and fun corp career.
I'm also in Love with photography and what I can create with it..
I also am an ace bartender..ok not so much..

I love my bike and random rides through a new park and I love a good beach!

I feel lucky to have a good circle of friends, and family and I believe I am good to them.
I am a great listener, as well as a great motivator!
I love sitting for hours with a coffee, or a beer and talking until the wee hours of the morning!

When it comes to dating, I am kind of old fashioned.
I am skilled at opening your doors for you..clumsily sometimes but effective still. I Will send flowers .hah! and I will call..

Finding new friends are easy, finding new people to date, is also pretty easy...but Sometimes its difficult to find genuine people. If you feel you are a girl who likes to make time for people, someone ambitious, creative, adventurous... but above all else, caring. Say hi !

Well, I think that's about it....
ps...I love to dance and have fun...I hope you do too! Don't party poop on me and be up for hanging out..possibly this week..Deal?!

Looking for fellow b/tard to connect with - 20
Hey I want to meet someone with a similar sense of humor to mine so I figured I'd appeal to any b/tards who lurk on Craigslist. Just because I am looking for a b/tard that doesn't mean that is all that is going on in my life/ all I want to talk about/ all I enjoy. Whatever just keep reading.

Me: 5'11ish, Short Black hair and dark brown eyes. Average build, I do work out everday though, which I guess I am proud of. Basically I am a pretty laid back, abstract, easy going, artsy kind of guy with a great sense of humor. I'm a pretty big nerd, video games and films(especially cheesy horror films), although most people say they can't tell from looking at me. Some of my hobbies include drawing and singing(bad at it). I'm a full time student in college, and an Anthropology major, so I do love a good museum exhibit.

Some of my favorite musicians are the Killers, Mos Def, CYNE, Talib Kweli, The Dresden Dolls, and Jack Off Jill. I love a good Christopher Moore or Philip K. Dick book. I tend to make obscure popular culture references and my dream job is either a teacher or a real life version of a Scooby Doo villain(I think it would be great to be a Pirate Ghost and scare people away from a secret silver mine of something). I'm an Avid reader, especially of absurdist fiction and historical fiction. I like to take long walks, sometimes barefoot and sometimes in the rain(I really hate Umbrellas and shoes), through parks and sit around and make fun of people who pass by. I like to sit around and do crossword puzzles and generally just be laid back.

My ideal date would have to be either grabbing some food, hitting a few movies or a museum or just hanging out in the park for picnic date, although I always enjoy seeing a good play, love the theater. People watching is also one of my hobbies. I'm a big fan of cuddling(I love to cuddle-wrestle like in the Lion King) and romantic things. Generally I just like to have fun and explore. One of my favorite things is to just get lost and the city and find new places to eat and shop. Oh yea and if it means anything to you my favorite game is Super Smash Bros. Melee.

You (Ideally): Good sense of humor, not too tall, able to understand abstract comments and jokes, ability to juggle(Not required, but would be cool) and not after my Lucky Charms(I don't budge on this one). Looks aren't really that important, but I do have a thing for nerdy type girls, but again not necessary, preferably also a pirate. Not looking for meaningless sex or stuff like that because I'm not. But basically if any of what I said resonated with you feel free to send me a message.

Although good, this guy should have left off the fact that he's a trust-fund baby because all he'll get is golddiggers...
SO MANY PROSTITUTES, SO LITTLE IMAGINATION-THE SAD TRUTH - 29
Roses Roses I got Roses for you said the Craigslist Sugar Daddy.

Sorry but reading the ads on here is just sad.

Straight to the point. I am a genuine honest caring guy. I am fun. I love film. I love music. I love dining. I love getting my hands dirty collecting old rare vinyl. I love going to dingy DIY places to hear music as much as hearing it in Lincoln Center. I love seeing new films as well as old ones at the Film Forum. I love to eat somewhere fancy and nice as well as some low key funky hideaway that is more fun than expensive. Wine bars are superb but so is a hole in the wall bar with lots of different beer selections. I don't have a type at all. I have dated young girls as well as more mature ladies. There is magic in everyone.

And oh yes, I am snob free trust fund kid who does not need to spend his wealth to prove his worth but has no problem making a girl feel special and well taken care of. Only get in touch if you are ready to like me for who i am and not for what i can do for you. That is the bonus!


If you are interested in this exploration then contact me. I want to know about you. I want to know what you like. I want to see you.

And my favorite (partly because it made me literally laugh out loud)...
Please be mostly normal - 29
I'm just looking for people.

Ok, I'll be more specific: I'm looking for people who have at least half an intellect.

Ok, I'll be EVEN MORE specific: I'm looking for attractive people too. Oh yeah, and women are vastly preferred over men. Ah, the wonders of sexual preference.

I'm Nick. I don't really want anything past finding my soulmate for forever. Or getting married in a couple of weeks. Or we can take our time and wait for a good month or so before we get hitched. I'm flexible.

I work at a restaurant, I write songs for guitar and vocals, and I do yoga and I read.

I like dating people who are athletic or at least in shape, because I feel like I get a workout by watching my girlfriend exercise. And my part in the relationship is to do drugs. I'm just kidding; we can both do drugs and exercise together.

So let me know if you want to go on a date and possibly get married. Maybe we can go to the North Pole and build an igloo. That's a nice date.

That's me in the pictures below. I got a haircut since this last picture, and I had to cut off my Statue of Liberty cowlick. It kept gouging holes through all of my hats. Don't worry; I'm not a tourist, as this picture might suggest. I believe the proper term is, "sightseer." Nice euphemism, right? My whole fucking life is sightseeing.

Bye!

Write back! Thanks.

Nick