Why Dona’s Marketing Misses the Mark

April 10th, 2012

Since I do a lot of shopping online, I like to know as much as I can to determine that I actually want to buy what I’m looking at. I want to know about size and fit and strength, and I do not want to have to send something back because shipping is inconvenient and frequently expensive. However, System Jo seems to want to make it harder than ever to shop. “How?” you ask. I’ll tell you. They come out with an entire line of products that uses descriptions that any normal consumer would think refer to their scents but, no, these are the aphrodisiacs with which each product is infused:

  • acai
  • blue lotus
  • camu camu
  • goji berry
  • mangosteen
  • pomegranate

Never mind the fact that aphrodisiacs are a bunch of BS or that the company’s official statement is to refuse to describe the scents because they want consumers to experience it for themselves. Boy, have we been doing that. None of the Dona products I’ve tried smell anything like the aphrodisiac and most of them have smelled downright awful. I would have saved a lot of time and frustration if I had known that the pomegranate products smell nothing at all like pomegranate.

I find it difficult to believe that I am the only one who feels this way, either. It’s like System Jo is actually making it harder for consumers to find a product that suits them. However, if they had at least tried to describe scents, we’d have a much better idea about which product might suit our tastes or smells as it were. Now, I’d pretty much have to assume all consumers should stay away from all of Dona’s products because they can’t be sure if their powerful smells will be agreeable or cause them headaches. Plus, $10 is a lot more than your $2.50 bottle of body wash from the local drug store, which you actually can smell before you buy.

The good news is, I have a bunch of Dona products that I don’t really like, and I wouldn’t have to deal with if it weren’t for this brilliant marketing move.

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Changes

March 9th, 2012

I have made a small decision that has had a dramatic influence on my life. I decided to change the way that I view communicating with others on OkCupid and other dating sites. In short, I have decided to spend more time talking to people who seems interesting, regardless of personal attraction. I’ve found that this takes the pressure off of the way I communicate and I tend to come across as more fun. I suspect it will result in more possible friendships, if not relationships. It’s a good way to prevent myself from writing people off completely, based on looks alone. At least, I hope so.

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I’m Not a Magic 8 Ball

December 5th, 2011

Earlier today I had a helpful conversation with a good friend. We both talked about our current boy/girl woes and he helped me feel like I’m not crazy. It’s not that I feel like I am crazy but I sometimes suffer from self-doubt. Not the helpful type (“Hey, maybe this isn’t the best idea”) but the unhelpful type (“OMG what if this isn’t the best idea?!?!?”). I’ve been wondering if I’m setting myself up to be hurt, if I need to draw the line with the Hot Nerd, cut out all the cuddles and silliness and seriously cut back our amount of communication. Some of my friends think I should have a long time ago and even those who don’t are sick of me talking about him because nothing has changed, I know.

But my friend suggested that maybe I’m doing things right. He agreed that it seems like there’s something there with the Hot Nerd and, after I explained everything that had happened with him, he suggested that maybe my friend had more issues with opening up and connecting than I had realized. I assumed that the Hot Nerd would be able to do so because he readily admitted he was a sensitive guy — it was one of the first things he said to me — but maybe I was expecting too much and too much too soon. We both agreed that I could be a safe place for the Hot Nerd and that I could potentially help him to learn to connect, even if he wound up connecting with someone else. Either way, I’d learn something about myself.

I hadn’t really given thought to the fact that the Hot Nerd might be insecure of have trouble connecting and I’ve probably glanced over his lack of experience more than I should have. Perhaps our issues are due far more to his insecurities and his own issues than I realized. He’s nothing like my ex-husband in the way that he handles things (he’s definitely more accepting of himself) but I do see to be attracted to the sensitive, silly type. My friend thinks that, given what I’ve told him, it seems like there’s something there.

His advice to me is to wait and see how things progress. If I’m a safe place, things could work out. I may get hurt but it might not even be because of the Hot Nerd. I should keep my other options open but, as I’ve explained, nothing more appealing than the Hot Nerd has presented itself. For now, I’m content to be in the confusing and somewhat frustrating situation with the Hot Nerd. After talking with my friend, I feel like it’s something I can do. I can be patient and I can guard myself just enough that I won’t necessarily be torn asunder should things turn out less than ideal. He complimented the fact that I’d even go that far for the Hot Nerd.

It was a validating and eye-opening conversation all around. I’m glad we had it.

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November 28th, 2011

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Here’s the Plan

June 23rd, 2011

I’ve finally decided to stop trying not to fall for the adorable geek even if he’s not into me. Even if he never will be. It’s a risk that feels incredibly unlike me but also feels right at the same time. So, while not exactly rushing in blindly, this is a risk but a calculated risk, I have decided to let myself fall. I feel alive when falling in love. I feel alive, albeit miserable, when my heart is broken. I can’t help but think of him as the type of person who’s worth being broken hearted over. I never thought of my ex in those terms and, at the end of the day, he’ll never know and our amazing friendship will continue.

Oddly enough, as soon as I gave myself permission to fall for him, I started feeling a little less enamored. Is it the thrill of the chase? Or am I just not the type who can prolong emotions unrequited for extended periods of time? Perhaps I simply do not see him frequently enough and I forget how good he smells and how silly he is and how amazing his arms feel around me when I do see him?

You know what? Scratch that last paragraph. Damn.

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I just want to kiss you.

May 30th, 2011

It’s hard to get over someone when they insist on cuddles. Good cuddles. Close cuddles. Nice smelling cuddles. Cuddles with soft little moans when you touch him just so. Maybe the cuddles will work in my favor. If not, hey, cuddles!

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Adventures in Craigslist Ads

March 8th, 2011

Unless you guessed that I put up an ad on the local Craigslist, searching for (male) sexting partners.

Then you win a gold star. If you, somehow guessed that, then you may not be surprised to learn that I received a dozen replies in less than a day and many of them were laughable. Lucky for you, I plan on sharing.

The first guy tried..

*runs fingers up her sides under her shirt with the lightest drag of nails as I lean in to steal a deep, long kiss*

I’d love to chat some more…

At least, his use of punctuation was more attractive than this guy:

i hope this catches your eye feeling those moist tender pink lips gently rubbing them touching your clit rubbing it then bringing my tongue down and tasting that sweet hot lips licking them sticking my tongue deep inside yum

This one (from a woman?) is probably spam:

Hi!!

How are you doing to day?

Hope to hear from you..

Thanks

Cheyenne

This sounds like a whole can of worms I do not want to open:

Hi, I saw your ad and I would be interested in being your flirt and sexting friend if you’re interested. I’m 28 6’4 and 270 lbs, also around 6 1/2. I’m pretty open and creative sexually. I’m a closet bisexual however mostly just stick to women due to fear of getting caught. I love eating pussy and well licking everywhere fun..

Some lazy typing to be seen from this guy:

Hey hun. I would slowly rub u down with some massage oil from ur neck to ur toes. Kisss u softly on the neck. And the rest would be a suprise!

Some guys have more confidence than others:

I have to warn you that I have seduced through texting. I accidentally texted the wrong number once and ended up meeting her in California for a good time.

While others make big promises:

I will lick your pussy until you are writhing in ecstasy.

Some have typical fantasies:

I would like to have you in a bikini doing you and cum on you.

This one actually confused me at first:

hey there sexy. couldnt stop looking at ur nice rack poping out of that lovely shirt. you wanna come back to my place so i can rip that shirt off of you and fuck the shit out of them.

And at least two fellas completely forgot their numbers (one did send another response, however).

Who do you vote gets my number?

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