Oh man, CNN.com is so behind the ball.
I’ve been doing this for years!

It just comes with today’s technology territory — you give me an option to stalk someone without feeling guilty about it, and I’m gonna knock myself out. Online dating is no longer reserved for computer nerds and the occasional psycho, we’re all diving in! The more normal people that get on the online dating train, the more we’re going to try and hedge our bets before that first meeting rolls around.

Sure, someone may have a cute picture and damn good grammar, but they could still be a freak on the inside. Checking the old Facebook or Myspace page can sometimes shed some very bright lights on some very iffy behavior. Plus, it’s a great way to find out if they’re just posting pictures with good angles.

Although I highly recommend Googling your next potential squeeze, I feel the need to point out the very obvious fact that the internet works both ways. If you can Google them, they can and probably will put your name in that little search box as well. What’s a girl with a wild side and a habit of being caught in the midst of it to do?

Beat them to the punch. Google yourself. See what comes up. You’ll be surprised. Seriously. At first, I was all set with what turned up under my name. Writing awards, published articles…awesome! But then I clicked a little farther down and saw some reviews of my (inward shudder) acting days with accompanying pictures! Hideous.

But at least I’m prepared now, as to what to deny, should anyone ever quiz me.

South Pacific? The musical?
Never heard of it.