#OMG: We have a new co-editor

Alrite! After a WEEK long search across the ENNNTTIIIIRRRREEEEEEEEE interwebz, I can FINALLY announce that the search for TNTML's co-editorship has come to an end. Yep, right here. One nerd. ONE SINGLE NERD by the name of STEVE.

HIT IT DUDE!!

First, I like to start off by yelling on top of a mountain, Boomshakalaka! Second, I couldn't be more excited about this opportunity to work with Jen "TalkNerdyToMeLover" Friel. I've followed her blog, twitter, youtubes and every other piece of social media for quite some time now, not like the creepy "I find you" follow, but the kind that's normally and socially acceptable for me being some random guy from the internet. Which I guess is still kind of creepy, but I digress. When I heard she was looking for a co-editor to help her out with her blog, I leapt, literally leapt at the opportunity. Once I came back down from my 4 inch vertical leap, I applied with all of my qualifications, or lack thereof, as to why I was awesome, nerdy and perfect for the position.  

So now you're probably wondering what ARE my qualifications for this highly sought after position. Well, I'm glad you asked, one, I'm a huge self proclaimed nerd. Huge. In fact, the reason I found her blog in the first place was because I was doing a google search for "Nerd Lover", and guess who shows up!? Every nerdy guy's dream girl, an attractive, funny, witty, can operate a computer, girl who openly LOVES nerds!? WHAT the WHAT!?  I was sold. So yes, I consider myself to be a nerd. My license plate used to actually say Nerd, that was before I rammed that car into the back of another car, which I don't recommend doing.  I'm a software engineer by day, even nerdier by night. I wear glasses, know vector calculus, and refuse to date a girl that can't .zip a file. My hobbies include being awkward, video games, blogging, photoshopping, volunteering, being awesome, being awkward again, and bacon.

I've have a B rate blog where I write about the awkward, embarrassing and hilarious misadventures of being 27, single and online dating in San Diego. You can read about it here: http://www.SingleSteve.com

One of the deals I made with Jen is that I'd like to stay anonymous? If that's possible? I'm Ron Burgundy? My blog is written from an anonymous perspective because I'm just that embarrassed about my online dating adventures. Not really, but it allows for a less filtered honest perspective. She agreed to keep me anonymous, so you probably won't see any pictures of my face anywhere on this site. She also agreed to name her first born Optimus Prime for all my help. No seriously, she did.

I'm excited about this opportunity, and look forward to working with Jen! #NerdsUnite

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAHA!! Omg this is making my life. Dude, Single Steve is HIILLAARIOUUUSSS!! I went through literally all of his posts yesterday - and dude, he gets it. He keeps it real without being too real circa national geographic giving birth type shiznat. You know what I mean jelly bean? Cray cray. Super stoked man, I'll get his bio up and all that stuffers. But seriously, the applications were AWESOME!! This was a supppperrrrrr tough choice. I'll make sure to get back to everyone this afternoon, and hey man - just because this one position didn't work out for other peeps, I'd still love to review some of your stuff to see if there's something else we can do. Me = all game. So, bring it!

Thanks again guys from the depths of my everything. It was incredibly humbling seeing the response. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

CONGRATS STEVE!!!!!!!!!!!

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#nerdsunite, bitches!

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6 New and Myth-busting Rules for Singles this #ValentinesDay

T-minus 3 days til Valentines Day! Yep, get off your butt and figure out what you're going to get soon, it's THIS MONDAY PEOPLE!!! For the rest of us single status-ers out there - found this blessed little piece of advice from our friends over at Yahoo! Take notes!

Per Yahoo: I thought I knew a lot about how singles think and feel. After all, I’ve written about dating and relationships for ten years and my name is Singleton (no, not a pen name).

But the surprising and sometimes counterintuitive results from a new study of more than 5,000 single people are making me question my assumptions and take note. Commissioned by Match.com and led by top researchers, this is quite possibly the most comprehensive survey of singles to date.

The findings reveal what I call Singles 2.0, a new breed of men and women who are defying age and gender stereotypes while shaking up their actions and attitudes toward dating. The facts and figures are striking. But how can they help those on the dating frontlines?

Based on the research findings, there are several real-world implications for singles trying to meet their matches.

Check out these six new and myth-busting rules that’ll help you improve your dating life right now!

Rule 1: Approach single men with fresh eyes
In some ways, this new study could be subtitled: “In defense of the unmarried American male.” Single guys, who have long gotten a bum rap for being commitment-phobes and romantically blasé, are evidently misunderstood. The survey makes it clear: don’t buy into these myths. Men fall in love faster, are more eager to have children for the first time (24% vs. 15%), and when it comes to love, feel just as intensely as women do. The most surprising fact about men may be this: “More men than women would marry a partner they weren’t sexually attracted to,” says renowned biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher. “Shared interests and family are more important.”

Rule 2: Stop thinking that single women are clingy and dependent
I’ve heard from numerous single men who fear that clingy women will threaten their independence. Guess what? Study findings reveal that — across every age group — women in a relationship are more likely than men to hold tight to their own interests, personal space, bank accounts, regular nights out with their girlfriends, and separate vacations. So relax, guys. It looks like we’re the ones who should worry about being overly needy.

Rule 3: Join the crowd and expand your dating pool
Prejudice is waning and singles are more open to dates of different races and religions. A relatively small percentage of men (20%) and women (29%) consider it “very important” or a “must have” to find someone who shares their own ethnic background, while even fewer men (17%) and women (28%) are specifically looking for partners who share their religious backgrounds. “Be part of the future,” says Dr. Fisher. “It’s clear that others are getting rid of their past ideas about the right partner.” For many singles, knowing that the tides are turning may free you up to expand your pool of prospects, too.

Rule 4: Whoa, slow down! Don’t rush to judgment about your date
I have nothing against the lucky few who’ve experienced love at first sight. But what about the rest of us who aren’t immediately felled by Cupid’s arrow? We’re used to going out on a first date and not experiencing the 4th of July fireworks we’re told we must have. The research suggests that success comes if you’re not so quick to throw in the towel. So why not slow down next time and give your date a second chance? “Maybe the single most important finding is that 35% of these people fell in love with someone they didn’t initially find attractive,” says Dr. Fisher. Of this subset of people, “71% grew into the attraction through great conversations, shared interests or both.”

Rule 5: Embrace dating as you age
Conventional wisdom holds that dating success and enjoyment are like a milk carton. They come with an expiration date. According to this new study, singles 65+ report the greatest level of happiness over the past 12 months combined with the least stress over their single status. So relax about being single, older, and dating. It turns out that your love life down the road will be better than you think.

Rule 6: Disavow outdated dating obstacles
Remember all the traditional reasons why you weren’t supposed to date someone? He’s not this. She’s not that. Findings indicate that singles are increasingly disavowing what were once considered romantic hindrances. For example:

• Myth: Office romances are taboo. This is undoubtedly true in some places and circumstances. But the relative few who engage in office romance seem to be grown-ups who can handle their love lives in ways that don’t affect their work. After breaking up, 56% reported that the romance didn’t affect their professional relationship and 36% would consider dating someone in the workplace in the future.
• Myth: You’re unemployed and therefore unlovable. Wrong! You’re not a dating pariah. Fifty percent of singles are open to seeing someone unemployed if they found the person interesting.
• Myth: Single parents are alone on Saturday night. Says who? Single parents go on more dates than singles without kids, and more of these moms and dads are currently dating someone, too.

Amid all the surprising findings, a few results seem familiar. For example, despite their independent streak, women still aren’t comfortable asking men out. “I suspect there are certain aspects of courtship that are never going to change,” says Dr. Fisher. Still, it’s hard to deny how dramatically the dating landscape has indeed changed. But I’m happy to embrace changes that keep me optimistic about romance. How about you?

To review the study’s findings in more detail and offer your comments, visit the Match.com blog. 

Sick of being single? Why not pop on OKCupid! DUDE!!! I am OBSSSEESSSEDDDD with OkC! Good luck!

#nerdsunite