Undercover Shallow

So online dating is funny, it reminded me...

Hi, my name is Kate and I'm undercover shallow/vain. Have we met yet? Allow me to introduce you to this aspect of myself. 

Its kind of an ugly side, but I'm human so I'll admit it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a sweetheart—I'll fucking give you cavities. HOWEVER… I like beautiful objects / work / people. In my defense, I'm a designer. I place a high value on aesthetics, even down to the everyday necessities I purchase. I "like things a certain way."

OKC is showing me just how shallow I can be. Thanks for the reality check, OKC!

The majority of my OKC browsing is done on my phone. It's basically Tinder 2.0 this way. You can still do a majority of the regular website features via mobile, but BECAUSE I AM LAZY I have personally decided to use OKC through it's swiping user experience, just like Tinder. Its still an improved user-interface in comparison, because unlike Tinder after a match I can learn a lot more about a dude before I choose to message him or respond.

The "Kate train of thought" goes like this:

  1. After getting a message after a "match" I go straight to their height listed. If their height meets my requirements (5'8"+), I go ahead and move onto the rest of their profile. 
  2. I check to see if we happen to have anything in common or if I find them funny.
  3. If they originally messaged me and passed the two first roadblocks I will respond. I will initiate if I think they are particularly good looking, because they have the following characteristics:
  • side-part, comb-over haircut (I don't know how many times I have to say that this particular haircut gives me lady-boners, but it does, time and time again)
  • tattoos peeking through shirts on forearms  
  • thick-rimmed eyeglasses 
  • brunettes (extra points if they look mixed/hapa)
  • good amount of well-kept facial hair
  • steeze

Yes, I completely have a "type"—ask my girls, ask anyone who has had to wingman me. I'm sure they can tell you from a photo alone. 

I like them hip as fuck. I like them in clothes that fit well. I like them tatted. I like their hair kept in check. I like them on the thinner side, with a good jawline. I like them tall.

Don't get me wrong. I don't base my entire online dating experience on looks alone, but hey… unless I find you attractive it doesn't matter if OKC tells us we're a 95% match, cause you need to look good, standing next to me. I have high standards, and you gotta match my level. #sorrynotsorry