Tech Tip: Blogger Profile

I decided to make sure and configure my blogger profile in regard to what all I would like to share about myself. I think it goes without saying that we've all been taught to really keep our identity safe on the internet. I think just having my first name displayed is good enough, and haven't entered any of the other details. I also feel that the writings I create are for me, and I don't really want people finding my sites. I have been keeping all my social media, and any of my online activity to a safe minimum just because I know that dental schools really look to see who you are, and what you do. I think as I get older, I find keeping social media to a bare minimum and keeping my online identity hidden more and more valuable. Less is more, and I don't think we should get to bogged up into sharing our life story over the internet. I am sure there are other opinions that would disagree, but that's okay!

Week 9 Story: Tinder Gone Wrong

                                      

(Image Information: Man Proposing to Woman

Clkr-Free-Vector-Images Source: Pixabay)

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Bill was one of the most successful Senior students from the University of Texas. He was top of his class, was on UT's Homecoming Court, and won the admiration of all faculty and students. All the people he met wanted to be his friend.

Bill began to ponder about his college career, and how he never took the time to really invest time in finding someone he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. On a whim, Bill decided to download Tinder and see if this would be a step towards achieving the one thing he never has: love. 

It was a Thursday night in the town of Austin, and Bill decided to take a night out with his friends. Before going out, Bill decided to take time to swipe on Tinder. A girl by the name of Cassie popped up. Bill swiped right, and to his surprise, Cassie had already swiped right as well. 

"Hey, are you going out tonight?" questioned Cassie.

"Yes, we're heading to the local bar on Main Street. You should come" said Bill.

"Sounds great!" said Cassie. 

They had met at the bar, and had a great time. Before Cassie left for the night, Bill had asked Cassie for her number. Smiling, Cassie gave him her number. 

A few days passed by, and Bill realized that he might really like a girl for the first time. Bill began to go out of his way for Cassie - bring her Starbucks, offer to drive her wherever she needed to, made plans and paid for every meal they shared. Cassie began to enjoy the treatment, but for her, this was all a way to have fun. 

"Would you like to go to a movie with me tonight?" asked Bill.

"Of course!" said Cassie.

"Listen Cassie, I really like you and would love to see our relationship grow into something more. Would you like to be my girlfriend?"

"Oh, wow Bill. I'm sorry, but I've never liked you like that this whole time. I thought we were just friends?" said Cassie.

Crushed, and heartbroken by what Cassie had said, Bill came up with an excuse to not attend the party. He realized that this was all a mistake. He should not have thought that Tinder would be a great way to find a life partner. 

Never have expectations when trying to date a stranger, no matter if they swiped right, too.

Author's Note: I decided to take a more modern take on the Nigerian Folktale "Of The Pretty Stranger Who Killed the King". In the original story, a successful man is envied by several of his hometown people. They get a witch to disguise herself as a pretty woman and lure the man into marrying her. She eventually kills him, and the whole town is in disbelief. In my story, I decided to take a modern take where I show how Tinder may not be the best choice when expecting to meet your life partner. Bill learns that just swiping right on a person, and spending time with them doesn't mean that something serious will become of it. Everyone has their own motives with Tinder. 

Bibliography: "Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria" by Elphinstone Dayrell Reading Guide Part A