Water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink!

You have heard that it was said, 'out of sight, out of mind.' And I tell you this, it is sometimes true. I generally don't think about... hamsters. But my cousin sent one of those singing birthday cards with the hamster dance, and a picture of a dancing hamster. Now I can't stop thinking about hamsters.
When I'm in the comfort of my own hometown I'm not that concerned with the task of finding myself a man. Those just don't seem necessary at all. But just as soon as I set foot on the Harding University campus hand-holding couples can be spotted here and there and everywhere. It is then that I become consumed with this thirst for a hand of my own. A man to open the door. A shoulder to land on when I'm sad, mad, or just tired.
The thing is... for one, I don't know how to claim a man for my own, and for seconds... why won't a guy just claim me? I mean... am I not friendly to my guy friends... or is friend dating frowned upon? I mean I would rather be friends with a guy first so I know he's not insane and that I can get along with him in a group setting and such. That can't be a bad thing.
And with all these guys running around for that past three years... that just sad and pathetic and I shan't go into that.
But seriously... water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink!