The Provo World

So I'm in Provo. (It's all I can talk about, I know). It is a little different here, but it's growing on me. I've been meaning to share about my speed dating experience. I figured, hey, why not go speed dating, so I did. It was a lovely Friday night, and I sat at a very nice table. Every three minutes a gong (ok it was a tamtam according to the music major) sounded and I got to say the same thing over again. It was actually quite boring. ...

Hey, what's your name? Where are you from? What are you studying? What do you like to do? Ok cool. Mark yes ;) (Ok I didn't say that or wink, but that would have been more interesting).

So I'm thinking, if I could do it all over again what questions should I ask to really get into the good stuff. I first thought of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: "True or False: All is fair in love and war" But then, I really don't know what I would get out of the answer. So then, I was thinking about some truly revealing questions.

If you had to be a cannibal, which person in your family would you eat first? And why?
What third world country would you like to be the dictator of?
What would really be your luxury item on Survivor (does that show still exist?)
And finally, How high does a sycamore grow?

I really think these are much better questions, so next time I go speed dating, I'll be better prepared.

But the highlight of the night was when I told someone I was in Law School, and they responded with, "I'm sorry. ... I hate lawyers." Really won me over!