Gasparilla “Missed Connections” Is a New Level of Desperation
Gasparilla Parade float watching over parade goers.
Tampa Bay is still recovering from another great Gasparilla last Saturday. With over 300,000 people invading downtown Tampa, dressed as pirates, and celebrating the city’s couture, it’s quite a sight, to say the least. Gasparilla is a few weekends long with several parades and parties, but the main attraction is the “pirate invasion” with the boat parade and several parties following throughout the day. It’s considered Tampa Bay’s version of New Orleans Mardi Gras.
I wonder how many people met their significant others at Gasparilla. With so many people, the odds should be in your favor, right? Well, I happened to notice a post on Craigslist’s “missed connections” page. If you aren’t familiar with the page, it basically publishes posts from people who think they may have spotted “the one” and don’t want them to get away. I wonder if there are any “missed connections” success stories out there. I happened to spot one that someone posted from Gasparilla and wanted to share.
“At the Gasparilla parade, you (an older beautiful woman), on a float saw me (on an elevated platform). You gave me a look as I raised my hands in the air waiting for you to throw me some beads. I saw you throw something my way and I caught the yellow rubber duck you tossed my way. You gave me a big smile and a long look…..like….great catch! You put your arms out and gave me a shake so I could see you waving at me. I sure hope you see this and get back to me, would love to buy you a drink!!”
I am, by no means claiming to be a dating expert or how to “pick someone up”. I am also unsure if “older beautiful women” are checking the “missed connections” page on Craigslist. I would guess only the most disparate to find their soulmate would post something like this as a last-ditch effort to find happiness. I wish this person the very best of luck and love, but I think we all know how this story ends, unfortunately.
[Source: Craigslist]
Top Reasons Why People Love Being Single
Leave it to social media to remind you about your singleness. With “We’re engaged!” and “Celebrating X years together,” posts, it seems like everyone you know is coupled up. But not everyone wants commitment or a relationship with someone. Some people prefer being single. And no, that doesn’t mean that someone who prefers to be single is bad at relationships. There’s actually research that shows people are waiting longer to settle down or commit to someone.
Many people choose the single life for various reasons. Maybe you’re happy living it up as a single person or trying to find your internal happiness until you meet the right person. Either way, there are perks to being single.
Most couples figure out issues together or may even rely on their partner to take care of things. Meanwhile, single people are challenged to be more responsible for themselves. This not only builds your character, but it puts you in charge of your own well-being.
Being single can also put you in a great position career-wise. For instance, you’re free to pursue your career choices without having to consider another person. You don’t have to take into account what your partner thinks you should or shouldn’t do. Some research even suggests that single people value meaningful work even more than married people do.
Relationship weight gain.
It’s often said that once you’re in a relationship, you gain weight. Men’s Health magazine reported that, on average, couples gain about 17 pounds within one year of finding love. ABC reported that newly married women in their early 20s gained 24 pounds in the first five years of marriage. They also said that newly married men gained 30 pounds in the same age group. Is this what happens when you trade in your morning Saturday walks for “staying in bed just a little longer” with your babe?
Check out some of the top reasons people love being single below.
Jeff Zito or just "Zito" as he is known to his friends, was born in Summit, NJ. Zito is the afternoon personality and program director of 987 the Shark. He has been with Beasley Media Group since 1999. Zito aspired to be a professional golfer and attended Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI majoring in PGM (pro golf management). Yes, that is a real major! After college, Zito was an assistant golf professional at the Meadows Country Club in Sarasota. Zito is an avid Bucs fan who likes to paddle board and can sometimes be spotted around the Bay area drinking a margarita. You can read his content about Tampa Bay sports, lifestyle, and celebrities’ first jobs.