Speed Dating

So I did speed dating again with Ali (the roommate). Recall the first time was a disaster as 3 out of 7 men showed up so the 50 something pony-tailed organizer had to "fill in" and called his friend to help the cause. I contacted the owner and we got a free session.
Wonder Bar in Allston - 7 tables, women stay seated and the men rotate. Each "date" lasts 8 minutes. As we wind down the organizer hits his gong (a very subtle sign to other bar patrons that we are speed dating) at which point we take notes on our suitor and prep for the next in line.

Scott - good way to start the night. cute, great smile, engaging, in Harvard Med School. 28 yrs old. Since he was the first and the nerves were going, I don't remember much else. He left a good overall impression though.

Shailesh - Indian fellow with thick accent. His teeth were very white and beautiful, however I found him really boring. When asked how his friends would describe him, he replied "nerdy and smart," and flashed an awkward smile holding for dramatic pause. As he was about to leave he asked "can I ask you one more question?" (of course) "Would you ever date an Indian man?" (yes, but not you) When comparing notes with Ali after she said he asked her the same thing. She asked him why and he said he had a really bad experience once. Poor guy.

Clair - Yes, I said Clair. Thin, pasty, balding 28 yr old. Works in customer service for a bank. Laughs very loudly at his own horrible jokes. Almost the longest 8 minutes of my life.

Clark - The longest 8 minutes of my life. This guy was just like Eeyore from Winnie-the-Pooh, but Eeyore is way more upbeat.
Clark: "on line dating is for desperate creeps.And people aren't even who they say they are." Kim: "oh, I do on line dating. I think most people are honest and just in it to win it."Clark: (slowly) "In it to win it? Wow, you're really positive."
Kim: "So what do you do for work?"Clark: "What does anyone do in this economy?" (Referring to drinking 40's and scratching lotto tickets at the White Hen?)
WARNING: Lost Season 4 spoiler...Kim: "Do you watch Lost?"Clark: "That show is so dumb. I stopped watching when the tank exploded and killed Jin."Kim: "Thanks. I didn't watch season 4 yet."
GONG!

Rahim - 32 yr old real estate mogul. We had the BU connection (he went to SMG, school of management). He made fun of all the SMG stereotypes and appeared humble despite his obvious wealth. He buys and sells real estate (owns a few Wendys which does well in this crappy economy). Owns a house in Wellesley, he grew up. He moves every few years for some real estate business reason I didn't quite understand. He was dressed very well despite a white blazer. Very Clark Griswald in my opinion. Great conversationalist; We talked over the gong and the organizer came over and said "if you're still talking it's a match ;-)Afterward he was on his laptop and phone "closing a deal" -- we could have a work-a-holic on our hands. He did talk with me after the event and baited me with a funny story that he promised to tell if I went on a date with him. He tells good stories so this was enticing. (he did undergrad one year at UVM and social workers told him he needed counseling b/c as a minority he was at great risk to transfer or drop out. His mother is Persian and his father is Indian. He told them "UVM may be 97% white but I'm from a town that is 99% white.)So afterward he said "I could wait until Friday and log on to select you as a Match, but I'm not one for following rules. Can I get your number now?" So Rahim walked out with my digits. Oh and we both think Bill O'Reilly is the devil.

Rob - My notes say "scary bubble face vaccine man" He was probably a really cute baby because he has a puffy bubble face. He's darker skinned (Indian maybe) with piercing green eyes. That's the only thing going for him. He makes vaccines. I think he's well over the 25-35 age range bracket for the evening. His body language was way too suggestive.. leaning forward, pretty much undressing me with his eyes. When talking about a bar he'd never been to he very seductively said "I hope to go there with you though.." and ended the date caressing my arm and whispering "see you soon."

John - I thought John was gay but Ali didn't. He's adorable - great body, high energy, breezed in half an hour late because he felt like grabbing a sub. Works for John Hancock (sales), marathon runner... asked for my advice on how to fundraise for his next marathon. He got really into this discussion and that was pretty much all we covered. But it was very natural and lively banter. If nothing else, he'd be a good friend to have and my gay boys would love him. I almost invited him to our party. We continued drinking and talking after the event...

I need to select my matches today and if it's a mutual match then we get each others contact info. I think I'll choose Scott, Rahim, and John. Oh and of course Clark ;-)