I was tired from doing some desk research, so I decided to take a break. After watching a couple of funny videos on YouTube, I went to Google. Then I typed in an ex’s name. What possessed me to do that? Boredom and curiosity combined. Hey, at least I admit it!
Before I tell you how I reacted, I have to share this perspective with you: I’d wonder about this guy sometimes. He was the biggest jerk in my life. Sadly, I gravitated towards his bad boy ways in my youth. I suppose that was key in his attractiveness at that time. I remember him that way — arrogant, strong, seductively intimidating. I hated him after the relationship ended, but I did wonder about him from time to time.
Then boom! A recent picture of him flashed on my screen. I knew it was recent because it was dated 2010. Holy crap. There was the bad boy of my youth — pot-bellied, messed-up hair… woah. I was speechless. Where was the debonair guy I dated? Where was the arrogant air he possessed?
I went, “Way to go karma!” For a minute, I was elated. I did an invisible fist pump in the air. Then afterward, I felt sad. What happened?, I wondered. He was one of the most self-assured guys I knew then, and he hardly looked that way now. Sure, it was just a picture, but you just sense these things.
Now what? Well, now nothing. At least I no longer wonder what he looks like. At least I no longer wonder if I’d still recognize him if I ran into him — I wouldn’t. Boredom averted, curiosity satisfied, I went about the rest of my research feeling a bit more focused.
I guess knowing you moved on in life much better than an ex-boyfriend is a good ego boost.
Do you Google people you know? Do you Google yourself?
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
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notsquare
May 18, 2010 at 10:41 am (14 years ago)Yup! I google myself. I check if my comments on fora come out and I check if people say things about me. Parang background check.
Other people I google… My hubby :p and… I’ll send you a text message who else 😉 chizmiz eh 😉
Kay
May 18, 2010 at 6:59 pm (14 years ago)I did google myself before but there was nothing which made me happy LOL …
I googled someone and was surprised to see a letter written about him from some heartbroken chick … it kinda irritated me LOL …
At least you moved on … and showed the world you are better off without him …
.-= Kay´s last blog ..I choose my attitude. =-.
Em Dy
May 19, 2010 at 9:55 pm (14 years ago)Yup. i do.
We did too when my med school friends and I had a sleepover. Had a lot of laughs over exes who’ve gone to the dark side! Ha ha.
.-= Em Dy´s last blog ..Where in the World is Em Dy? =-.
JO
May 21, 2010 at 7:50 am (14 years ago)yes, i google myself too.
i was always curious about my ex too. i found him on FB, but did not add him as friend yet.
.-= JO´s last blog ..Wordless and Watery Wednesday: Reflections =-.
iza
May 21, 2010 at 3:24 pm (14 years ago)yup, i google myself, my boss, my co-workers, and people i haven’t seen in years!
btw, i’m a fan of your blog so i may have googled you too. 😉
.-= iza´s last blog ..The wedding =-.
sha
May 22, 2010 at 8:57 pm (14 years ago)googled my name if the blog willlead to it many old friends find me at my web site
my ex bf still have the same photo at his profile , eugh I took that photo too.