Personal Essay: If You Were Stranded On An Island

So funny to read the posts from the people who don’t get it.

I had so much fun with a guy on Match like that once. He had a quiz on his profile to determine if you’d be compatible with him (I just couldn’t stop myself):

"If you were stranded on a deserted island, and could only bring three things with you, what would you bring?"

My answers were:

1. My two dogs.
2. Money to buy coconuts.
3. Stuff, lots of stuff.

His response (this is a typical guy on Match, obviously, not as bright as Rob):

Hello silly....I mean cutie....lol

I like your pictures. You are very attractive and I could easily fall for you. I do like artsy types.

Well, just know I am a bit psychic. I pose the question about being deserted on an island, mainly to see …show more content…
Two dogs is really one answer. It shows that you are attached to your pets. They provide you with joy and comfort. This is common with the human species. However, it generally is not enough. The fact that you would take them with you on your island says that you would not give up on them. It shows how loyal you are. They are your children. Because animals have a short life span, you will have interruptions in your life. You will need strength when the time comes. You are best when you have a life partner to share in the joy and in the times of loss or suffering.

Money to buy coconuts is irrelevant. You are alone on this island. There are no stores. However coconuts are on your island. This shows your ability to dream. Even as insignificant the coconuts are to your island, it shows your vision of an island. Yours is tropical in nature. Not in the North Pole. Which means that you have a warm nature about you. You are also silly, which is a good trait to have. You can laugh at yourself.

You don 't have to share your answers with me, but if you were with your friends and wanted to have a deep intellectual conversation that could reveal the core nature of someone, ask this question. If taken seriously, you can learn a lot about someone. Not a crystal ball, but a reflection of how someone thinks. Best taken with a glass of …show more content…
What changes? I first answered this question 6 years ago. I still have the same answer. Go figure.

I 'm glad you responded. I could only wish you were here in Nashville. If you were to come visit, I would pay for your gas, as well as our entertainment.

Write again.

Greg

My second try:

Hi Greg,

Here are my revised answers:

1. My dogs.
2. The professor.
3. Stuff, lots of stuff.
4. My own coconuts, so I don’t have to buy them (how can you be sure there’s no coconut stores, have you been there?).
5. A fully appointed 120 foot luxury yacht.
6. My own rules about how many things I can bring.

Here’s a question for you, so I can see if we’re compatible:

I got a Capital One card yesterday, as my ex and I are closing out all our joint accounts. Now I want to transfer my money from SunTrust Bank to Capital One (it says that I can do it online), but I’m a-scared. What if I click on the wrong thing and all my money goes flying into outer space? I wouldn’t feel comfortable going out there to retrieve it myself, because it’s really cold, and there’s no oxygen. If that happens, would you retrieve it for me?

Thanks,