Click: An Online Love Story. Lisa Psy.D. Becker
Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Shalom back
Nicely done, sweetie. Ever the diplomat.
From: Renee Greene – January 14, 2011 – 11:47 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Shalom back
It’s so much easier to reject someone over the Internet than in real life. Score one for online dating!
From: Renee Greene – January 14, 2011 – 1:36 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: THE SCOOP!
Got my first email today from a gentleman suitor. It was a bit of a rush, I must say. But, he lives in Israel and I’m not really looking for a long distance thing. I don’t even think I could date anyone who lived in the Valley. What about you? Lots of women clamoring over you? Do tell.
From: Mark Finlay – January 15, 2011 – 10:30 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: THE SCOOP!
Oh, I’m still looking into services. I’ve narrowed it down to two based on referrals from people who have tried them. Also, I read on the Web that in a few weeks the new Consumer Reports comes out and rates the best online dating services. So, I’m going to wait and review the article before making a decision.
But, very excited for you. Go girl! Okay that sounds totally ridiculous coming from me, doesn’t it? I’m just not one of those types who can get away with the slang expressions. So, let me rephrase. Good for you! I’m confident you are going to get a lot of emails. You’re smart, pretty and lots of fun. Keep me posted.
Also, how many of us will there be for your birthday dinner. Also, do you have any place in mind, or do you want to be surprised? Either way, I want to be sure and get a reservation in.
From: Renee Greene – January 15, 2011 – 4:45 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: THE SCOOP!
Oh, surprise me. But, be warned. If I see one – and I mean one – “Over the Hill” decoration, gag gift or piece of paraphernalia, you will pay a very high price. A very high price indeed. You don’t want me as an enemy. And you know I hold a grudge. Okay, so I’m not the best intimidator. Hard to be fierce and menacing when you stand 5’1” and look 12. But, I have to tell you, I’m finding this birthday a bit daunting. Turning 30 is always hailed as this depressing milestone. As someone going through it, to someone who has another six months to go, it’s all true. This sucks!
From: Mark Finlay – January 16, 2011 – 12:10 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: THE SCOOP!
I’ve been duly warned. And yes, I do know how you hold a grudge. When you’ve been friends with someone for more than 20 years, you learn all that kind of stuff.
From: Renee Greene – January 16, 2011 – 2:30 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: THE SCOOP!
Thanks. If I’m going to suffer the indignity of ungracefully entering old age, I’m glad I’ll have my best buds there to watch me go kicking and screaming into my thirties. Okay, I’m being a bit (read: overwhelmingly) dramatic. It’s in my nature. And, since you’ve known me for more than 20 years, you already know that. Okay, gotta run.
From: Mark Finlay – January 17, 2011 – 9:04 AM
To: Shelley Manning, Ashley Price, Renee Greene
Subject: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Yes, you read correctly. We are celebrating Renee’s 6th (and two dozen) birthday. (I know you are displeased with entering your 30’s, so I figured, why do it? Turn six…again.) So, to celebrate her 6th birthday, we are having the party at Pizza Party Zone near Culver City. Won’t that be a ton of fun?!? We’ll eat pizza, play arcade games and have our photo taken with the silly frog mascot. Check out this link to the evite. Hoping you can proofread it before I invite everyone?
From: Shelley Manning – January 17, 2011 – 9:10 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Fwd: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Don’t worry. I am now in charge of your birthday celebration. I will let Finlay know that we are NOT going to Pizza Party Zone. Just what you need…and we need. Screaming brats. Greasy pizza. Video games. What the HELL was Finlay thinking?
From: Renee Greene – January 17, 2011 – 9:15 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Fwd: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Thank you. I just read Mark’s email and started to have a bit of a panic attack. You’re so lucky your birthday isn’t until December. But, I’m surprised you don’t want to go the Pizza Party Zone. With screaming brats come cute single dads. (Tee Hee!)
From: Shelley Manning – January 17, 2011 – 9:18 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Fwd: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Cute single dads? Pizza Party Zone, here we come. JUST KIDDING. Don’t worry. I’ll come up with something fab and perfectly fitting for this momentous occasion.
From: Shelley Manning – January 17, 2011 – 3:00 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Renee is turning six (and two dozen)
Finlay! Renee does not want to go to Pizza Party Zone for her birthday. I’m sure she appreciated the sentiment, but I think she would prefer a quiet dinner with her closest friends. I’ve got us a reservation at Alex’s on Melrose for 9:00. We can all meet at my place at 8:00 for a pre-dinner mojito. I’ll let everyone know the plan.
From: [email protected]/OutdoorDude – January 17, 2011 – 4:03 PM
To: [email protected]/PRGal1981
Subject: Hello there
Hi there PRGal. My name is Kevin. I was checking out the site this morning and came across your profile. You seem like a really smart and outgoing person. As for me, I’m originally from Nebraska and have been living in LA for two years. I moved out here to try my luck at movies and ended up doing personal training for celebrities. But I got a bit fed up with the egos. So now I work as a counselor for Outward Adventure programs, which take at-risk youth, corporate teams and others on outdoor adventures. It’s great to enjoy the sunshine and see how the challenges of nature and teamwork can change someone’s life. When I’m not working, I’m usually working out, playing sports or taking a bike ride. I’m looking for someone who is going to be the perfect compliment to me. Check out my profile and see what you think. Will look forward to hearing back from you.
From: Renee Greene – January 18, 2011 – 9:25 AM
To: Shelley Manning; Mark Finlay
Subject: Fwd: Hello there
Well, things seem to be improving a bit. Got this email. He seems VERY ACTIVE, which is so not me. I don’t see him sitting around watching a “Law & Order” marathon with me while I eat frosting from a can, which as you know is my idea of a good night. And, he has a grammatical error. I’m sure he meant to say he’s looking for a “complement” to himself, not for someone to “compliment”