The Mechanics of Modern Dating

Well MSN was a way of upgrading to the next level. It goes like this, if you ever gone on Speed Dating this is like the Slow Motion/Snail version.

1. Email, then
2. Chat, then
3. Phone (maybe Video Conference in between) then
4. Check Police records then
5. Get Security Clearance, finally
6. Meet Face-2-Face...

[Slight awkwardness in the beginning.... (uhm, should I kiss or shake hands)...
....(oh no, she doesnt like me, forget the hug then)....]

- "Lovely evening, I really enjoyed myself .....(Not! Can't wait to get rid of this fella)..

- "Let's keep in touch, ok? "..... (translation: Good Riddance)

Then again, we're only Human we like to complicate things, that's why i decided to become Vulcan (of Star Trek fame), who are devoid of emotions, so rejection doesn't even flinch an eye.

So in keeping with the illustration in true Captain Kirk's style, whose most famous words were "Beam me up, Scottie"...

Beam yourself from position 1. to 2., 3. ... or -----> 6.

Go on live dangerously, as they say in Brazil - "Life is 1 day, Carnival is 3"

My motto is "Carpe Diem, Vita Profitat" which freely translated in the old vernacular is: "Seize the Day but never stop enjoying life!"

Amanhecer ao teu lado [Waking Up By Your Side]

Portuguese version

Um dia ....
quando acordares e te sentires so
vira p'ro outro lado
porque ali estarei eu
olhando de volta p'ra ti

Um dia....
quando quiseres correr e
gritar de felicidade ou
chorar de tristeza
nao temas nao,
porque ali bem perto
estara a minha mao

Um dia...
quando o ar te faltar
e viver
é uma historia a acabar
ao teu lado
nao vou estar
porque do outro lado
te vou esperar


English version (slightly modified :-)

One day
when you wake up
and you feel alone
turn to the other side
because there
looking back at you
you'll find me

One day
when you want to
run away and shout
your happiness to the wind
or cry of sad, sad things
don't be afraid
right next to you
I will be
To hold your hand
and set you free

One day
when you can breathe no more
and living is a story
reaching its end
by your side i won't be
'cause on the other side
waiting for you
you will find me

Sommer B. In't Veld © 2005