What the heck are the quickies you may ask. Well, let me explain. As has been previously documented on the blog I attended the LDS Singles Conference in Las Vegas last weekend. One of the events that I mockingly hyped in my discussions on the matter was none other then speed dating. I had visions of the movie Hitch in my mind but didn't exactly know what to expect. I made a half hearted attempt to make it to this activity and in doing so arrived late. Shucks, I didn't make it in. Well, not to dissappoint those who were looking forward to my report on this activity I actually did attend speed dating. Yes, it happened. On Saturday evening there was two hours of waiting between the dinner and the dance and nothing on the schedule. Somebody improvised and next thing I knew they were advertising speed dating followed by karaoke. Karaoke, that is doable - speed dating, ummm. Dang it.
So there I was in the band room of Basic High School in Henderson Nevada and I was getting some serious dating done. Yes indeed, the ladies just couldn't turn me down. The room had rows of chairs lined up facing each other. The ladies remained seated and the guys would slide down a chair every time a bell rang. We walked in a few minutes late and if there were any specific instructions we missed them. The bell rang and we were live. Amy had suggested I take a list of Would You Rather questions with me for speed dating and if I ever find myself doing something like this again, I think I am going to do something like that. It was interesting to say the least. I started at the top of a row that only had a few ladies in it and most of them were the ladies I had been hanging out with. That was okay. Everytime I looked up though the line got longer and there were more and more women joining. I probably dated 20 to 25 ladies that night. I know, that is pretty dang impressive. Out of that number I remember about 6. There were 4 of the ladies that I had been hanging out with and then two additional ladies.
So why do I remember the other two? The first was named Erica. She was from Las Vegas, probably in her early 40's. She actually was quite nice - sorry, they were all quite nice. Anyway, she somehow ended up sitting behind me a few minutes later at the karaoke event. She asked me if I would sing karaoke with her. I know, she has good taste and knows a karaoke champion when she see's one. Unfortunately she mistook me for Mike. She clearly developed strong feelings for me after our 60 seconds of pure romance. But who wouldn't, really. So what does one say to such and invitation? "Uhhh, what song?" She loves U2 and wanted me to help her pipe out With or Without You. All I could say was "wow, there are a few high notes in that one. Not sure I could manage it." She quickly offered a Chicago song that I never heard of before in my life. My next out was the fact that the people running Karaoke had put a freeze on people submitting songs. They had way to big of a stack already and there was simply nothing I could do. Besides, the dance was starting and I was anxious to get back to that. There was this girl I wanted to go on a 60 second date with but she didn't stay for speed dating. She said she was coming back for the dance and I didn't want to miss it. Anyway, my apologies to Erica for ditching her at Karaoke. Had she asked me to join her in singing a Neil Diamond song fireworks would have likely erupted and I would have known that this 60 second romance was for real. Regardless, I will always remember our date. It was magical.
My next 60 second fling is also rememberred because of Karaoke. Her name is Linda. I'm pretty sure she was somewhere around 67 years old. It was awesome. In our date we discussed our favorite class of the day - we both like Kevin Hall, the word guy. She told me that he inspired her to move forward on a book she had been planning to write. I would tell you more about that book but the bell rang and my date with Linda was cut short - well, not really, that is how long they all were. As mentioned there was a Karaoke connection with Linda as well. She didn't try to cuddle up with me and ask me to join her for a song. No, I think Linda knows a thing or two, perhaps even three or four about singing Karaoke. I wish I could remember what song she sang but alas, I cannot recall. I just remember them calling up Linda and there she was, my 18th date of the night getting ready to light it up.
So what can we learn? Combining Karaoke and Speed Dating helps people be rememberred. Sorting by age groups might be helpful. Having clearly defined rules for the date could help some of us through the process. Arm yourself with a few Would You Rather questions. One minute goes by very quickly. There is a lot of power in one of those little bells. I seriously walked out of that room thinking I need to get me one of those. Wouldn't it be great to simply walk up to some random couple on a date, ring the bell and say, "sorry guy, it's my turn" and cut right in? I think it would be kind of fun. Then after a minute of the guy scratching his head wondering what the heck just happened ring the bell and step away - important note here: if the impomptu date goes quite well and you are interested be certain to invite them to karaoke - might as well seal the deal.
It should now be abundantly clear that I have no idea what I am talking about but I will suggest this in my almost closing comments - Butter Pecan ice cream is delicious.
In closing, I left a little cliff hanger in there relative to a certain lady that I wanted to 60 second date. She did come back to the dance. She has sweet dance moves and though I didn't get the 60 second date with her I did dance with her for the last dance - slow dance people. I even asked her out. Well, turns out she is leaving the Country. It's sad but true. What is my deal with women? Alright, so she had the trip planned before she met me, I'll give her that one. She also suggested we pencil something in for April when she returns. I've got to come up with something amazing so she remembers me as John and not as Pete's Brother. I'm thinking karaoke...
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