Someday I'll dance like this

I’ve written about OkCupid.com numerous times now. I guess I’ve been on it for slightly over a year, though, many times I forget. Last year, while couchsurfing in Florida (I was day trading for my parents, while watching their house.  It was stressful, but I kicked ass, so they took me on a cruise to the Bahamas with my cousins from Israel), I was in talks with 2 girls from Atlanta. One of them I list in my list of crazy-as-Ori-women (It’s up to 3… maybe 4 women so far. She was the 2nd), while the other one seemed more normal.  Normal isn’t bad. We emailed, traded photos, and finally made it to the phone.

After a little while, I just felt the vibe wasn’t there…. Some religious differences, some business belief differences, and then… just the simple vibe.  You know, when you start a conversation, and it falters?  So… I didn’t call back after that call, and neither did she, and that was that… until the start of November.  Then I got a Facebook friend request (http://facebook.com/ori.bengal / http://facebook.com/couchsurfingori).  It was from that same girl… she asked if I remember her, what I’m up to, and if I could help her with some photography for her dance portfolio.

I replied that I’d love to.  It’s $500 for a 3 hour shoot, and then of course I work my magic on those pictures.  She replied that she’s still a student, and that that is out of her budget, but would I be willing to barter?  Perhaps some dance lessons?  Maybe some cleaning?

My face lit up as I read that, and I immediately replied that I would love to, as my place is messy, and I’m looking to get it cleaned / packed, so I can rent it out while I’m gone.  I used to think that I didn’t want to rent it out… you know “I don’t want to put my stuff in storage!” and “I don’t want people messing with my stuff!” and “I finally got my stuff where I like it!”  yeah.. well… I clearly don’t give a damn about my stuff, as I haven’t visited it in 9 months, and even while here, I haven’t touched anything… as I’m used to just me and my laptop (and camera).  Heck.. .my clothes are still in my car!

She replied to see if I ‘m really serious, as she’s really great at packing!  What luck?

I was in Florida still, so we planned on getting together when I got back.  We met up at my place.  1st of all, she lives 2 miles from me!  2nd of all, she looks way better than her pictures (when I said this, she mentioned that that is why she needs help with her portfolio.  Good point).  My place isn’t as messy as I thought, and.. my living room is plenty of space for the lessons.

So, while I plan on being in Austin by my birthday (December 16th — you can buy me some Gas if you’re looking for a present)- at least I’ll arrive with better Salsa / Swing moves, and an empty, clean, and hopefully rented out condo.