..and the social expirament is about to begin.

Here is my tentative text for my *gasp* Craigslist ad. I don't think I'm going to tell them that the reason why I am doing this is that I could be potential writing about it. That doesn't seem like the right way to kick it off? I know, I know. I should be transparent, but who knows if they will even be normal or in the same zone as normal. I don't want them to reply just because they want to potentially be in a magazine.

PLUS, it isn't like I've decided FOR SURE that I am going to do it, so no harm, no foul, right?

So here's what I am thinking:

I have a lot of great friends but would love to have a great, fun, smart, attractive man to explore the city with and have conversation over dinner and wine and do whatever, wherever the wind may take us. I promised myself that this year I'd try some new ways to meet people (meeting out in bars is getting a bit tired) and so I am giving this a shot.

The basics: 5'4, petite, brunette, in-shape, ambitious, good job, educated and intelligent, easy going yet opinionated, spontaneous, good morals, manners, always up for an adventure, etc..etc...etc.

Likes: the constant exploration of New York and all that this encompasses, travel, the arts, music music music, sleeping in on Sundays, my dog, conversations that make me think, and 100s of other things.

If I sound intriguing to you, you should reply with a photo ONLY if you are all of the following: active, in-shape, ambitious, attractive, intelligent, educated, fun, funny, interesting, live in New York City (I don't travel to Westchester or New Jersey or Connecticut regularly and don't plan on it) and looking for someone to get to know and hopefully, if we're lucky, build a great relationship with. If this is you, hope to hear from you and see you. If you do not send a photo, you will not get a reply. I've put mine out there, so it's only fair right? :)

I'm a just retarded for even doing this?! Is it rude for me to have requirements? I only would even consider someone local if I even consider anyone at all.

My mom is going to totally die if this ends up actually happening. She is going to throw up. Like literally. I can hear her now... "Sarah, haven't you already done enough embarassing things to this family?"

I think I'm going to use this photo (above). Thoughts? I was tan then. I like to remember those days. No one really looks like their photos anyhow. Its just for the gist right?

I don't have that many photos of myself that I can even stomach.....I'm so unphotogenic. Sigh. This is starting to make me insecure and I haven't even done it yet.