So another date tonite. Guy is nice, kind of has this sex appeal about him, not really sure what it is. He is a 4th grade teacher, only 23, but nice, laid back.
We met in Columbia as he is from VA. Planned to see a movie, but Keely messed up the movie times so decided to catch a later show after having a drink. Went to a bar, grabbed some beers and talked. Convo was fine, not amazing but not awkward. Ended up deciding to just get food and some more drinks. Hung out for 2 hours and then went home.
Can't really get a read on him though. Not sure if he is interested, or not at all. He was of the afore mentioned "if you want to" check guys (read previous entry). And when we left no hug or anything, but thats not a big thing.
Cute story though, it'd someone come up that cookies were the way to my heart, esp if they were choc chip. So he brought cookies to the movie! How sweet is that? Only bad thing, we never got to eat them since we didn't go to the movie. Though he didnt give them to me at the end of the night, is that a bad sign? haha.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Check!
So my last two dates (the one tonite included) this issue has come up. And I wonder if this is common and whats the deal.
The check comes to the table and the guy grabs the bill. I ask if I can give anything towards it and they say "If you want to"
If you want to?!?! What does that even mean? So I feel like I should, and hand over $10 or so, whatever is in my wallet. And then the guy goes, "you really didn't have to"
Okay, if I didn't have to, say that upfront. I feel like its a lose lose situation. If I don't give anything I look cheap, but if I give something I dont look interested in the guy. What a conundrum...
The check comes to the table and the guy grabs the bill. I ask if I can give anything towards it and they say "If you want to"
If you want to?!?! What does that even mean? So I feel like I should, and hand over $10 or so, whatever is in my wallet. And then the guy goes, "you really didn't have to"
Okay, if I didn't have to, say that upfront. I feel like its a lose lose situation. If I don't give anything I look cheap, but if I give something I dont look interested in the guy. What a conundrum...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Love is Blind?
So I’ve been emailing/talking to Dr D for a week or so, seems like a nice guy. From Texas originally, tall, has his PHd, works in immunology. Runs Marathons, very active etc. Made plans to grab dinner Monday night.
He doesn’t drive, b/c he has bad night vision, so I met him at the Metro in Silver Spring as he lives in DC. As I was parking my car he told me where he’d be, and said he was the tall guy standing by the lightpost with a cane. Kind of thought it strange, but thought maybe he just injured himself running?
Uhhh no. When he said he had bad night vision, he meant he was legally blind at night. Complete with walking stick and magnifying reader. I found him and really I could have been anyone, since all he can see are lights.
We used his handheld GPS system to walk to the restaurant, which basically had us walk in a huge circle. I tried to tell him otherwise, since I could see the street signs, but we had to follow the GPS directions. And the guy didn’t actually use his walking stick, just held onto me the entire time.
I’m not a fan of PDAs, but I don’t mind some hugging etc. However, whenever we got to a cross walk and it was red he kept hugging on me and kissing my forehead. I felt bad but couldn’t really let him go or he might get hit by a car!
Also, some of you may know, but I hurt my knee a couple weeks ago. But because I was being vain I ddin’t wear my knee brace. So this guy is holding on to me, making me walk out of my way and I’m trying not to limp.
So we finally get to the restaurant, and I’m thinking, ok, he’ll be able to see in here. Mmm not so much. Walking through the place he is bumping into chairs etc. Once we sit down he pulls out his magnifying reader to look at the menu, etc.
Sidenote- by no means am I trying to make fun of this guy for his blindness, or anyone for that matter. it was just so unexpected and caught me off guard that its hysterically funny to me.
The saving grace of dinner was the food yummy. He proceeded to drone on and on about his job, animal testing and being a vegatarian. No questions were asked about me at all. Once the check came I asked if he wanted $ for the bill, he didn’t really give me a yes or no, more of a “if you want to I don’t mind, but if you don’t that’s ok too” So I finally just gave him a ten. I had to add the tip and total it for him. The guy left barely 15%, so since he couldn’t see me I left extra money for the waitress on the table.
So now dinner is over, what next? I originally had told him I could hang out until 10:30 or so, because that’s when my brothers hockey game was over. Well, its only 9:15 or so, and I didn’t want to be walking all over the place. SO yes, I faked a phone call from my brother that his hockey was cancelled and I had to pick him up. First time I’ve had to do that, ha. Dropped him off at the metro and went on my way to Kyle’s game. Which btw, the opposing team was a bunch of firefighters, so at least ended the night happily.
He doesn’t drive, b/c he has bad night vision, so I met him at the Metro in Silver Spring as he lives in DC. As I was parking my car he told me where he’d be, and said he was the tall guy standing by the lightpost with a cane. Kind of thought it strange, but thought maybe he just injured himself running?
Uhhh no. When he said he had bad night vision, he meant he was legally blind at night. Complete with walking stick and magnifying reader. I found him and really I could have been anyone, since all he can see are lights.
We used his handheld GPS system to walk to the restaurant, which basically had us walk in a huge circle. I tried to tell him otherwise, since I could see the street signs, but we had to follow the GPS directions. And the guy didn’t actually use his walking stick, just held onto me the entire time.
I’m not a fan of PDAs, but I don’t mind some hugging etc. However, whenever we got to a cross walk and it was red he kept hugging on me and kissing my forehead. I felt bad but couldn’t really let him go or he might get hit by a car!
Also, some of you may know, but I hurt my knee a couple weeks ago. But because I was being vain I ddin’t wear my knee brace. So this guy is holding on to me, making me walk out of my way and I’m trying not to limp.
So we finally get to the restaurant, and I’m thinking, ok, he’ll be able to see in here. Mmm not so much. Walking through the place he is bumping into chairs etc. Once we sit down he pulls out his magnifying reader to look at the menu, etc.
Sidenote- by no means am I trying to make fun of this guy for his blindness, or anyone for that matter. it was just so unexpected and caught me off guard that its hysterically funny to me.
The saving grace of dinner was the food yummy. He proceeded to drone on and on about his job, animal testing and being a vegatarian. No questions were asked about me at all. Once the check came I asked if he wanted $ for the bill, he didn’t really give me a yes or no, more of a “if you want to I don’t mind, but if you don’t that’s ok too” So I finally just gave him a ten. I had to add the tip and total it for him. The guy left barely 15%, so since he couldn’t see me I left extra money for the waitress on the table.
So now dinner is over, what next? I originally had told him I could hang out until 10:30 or so, because that’s when my brothers hockey game was over. Well, its only 9:15 or so, and I didn’t want to be walking all over the place. SO yes, I faked a phone call from my brother that his hockey was cancelled and I had to pick him up. First time I’ve had to do that, ha. Dropped him off at the metro and went on my way to Kyle’s game. Which btw, the opposing team was a bunch of firefighters, so at least ended the night happily.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Chemistry-less dinner
So my girl over at charm city courting is keeping things updated, so I deserve to do the same. :-) So here it is.
Black Socks Montana emailed and said he didnt feel a connection, and good luck to me. Not to be mean, but I'm not the one who needs luck... ;-)
I emailed Boat guy last weds, so 4 days after the date, giving him a website i'd mentioned on the date. He wrote back that night, but didn't mention getting together again. So thats a bummer but such is.
Amaretto and I had our second date. Was supposed to be Weds but we rescheduled to Friday. He came over after work and we went and grabbed dinner. Conversation was more relaxed this time, but still not cracking up. After we ate came back to my place and watched a movie. ...Which means we ended up making out for a while. :-) At first he was using too much tongue, but I guided him and then things were better. Sexual chemistry is there, just not sure if I like him as a boyfriend. and that is kind of the point of match, to find someone i click with on a deeper level. He text sun and asked when we would hang out again and made plans for Thursday. Weird thing is I haven't heard from him since minus one text, which is only odd because since the beginning he has text or called every day. So maybe he has found another girly? Which if he has makes my decision easier!!
Tonite had a date w/ Shark, who I mentioned way back when. Met up for dinner. Conversation was fine, but no sparks whatsoever. Split the check, got a half hug at the car and said he'd call but doubt he does, and thats ok by me.
Chicago is back in town, he emailed to say hello and ask what i've been up to but no mention of plans as of yet. Thats ok b/c I think he and I will just end up friends which works.
So that my friends, is where we stand! No other guys in the wings, so if Amaretto falls through we are back to square one, plus an arsenal of new dating stories. :-)
Black Socks Montana emailed and said he didnt feel a connection, and good luck to me. Not to be mean, but I'm not the one who needs luck... ;-)
I emailed Boat guy last weds, so 4 days after the date, giving him a website i'd mentioned on the date. He wrote back that night, but didn't mention getting together again. So thats a bummer but such is.
Amaretto and I had our second date. Was supposed to be Weds but we rescheduled to Friday. He came over after work and we went and grabbed dinner. Conversation was more relaxed this time, but still not cracking up. After we ate came back to my place and watched a movie. ...Which means we ended up making out for a while. :-) At first he was using too much tongue, but I guided him and then things were better. Sexual chemistry is there, just not sure if I like him as a boyfriend. and that is kind of the point of match, to find someone i click with on a deeper level. He text sun and asked when we would hang out again and made plans for Thursday. Weird thing is I haven't heard from him since minus one text, which is only odd because since the beginning he has text or called every day. So maybe he has found another girly? Which if he has makes my decision easier!!
Tonite had a date w/ Shark, who I mentioned way back when. Met up for dinner. Conversation was fine, but no sparks whatsoever. Split the check, got a half hug at the car and said he'd call but doubt he does, and thats ok by me.
Chicago is back in town, he emailed to say hello and ask what i've been up to but no mention of plans as of yet. Thats ok b/c I think he and I will just end up friends which works.
So that my friends, is where we stand! No other guys in the wings, so if Amaretto falls through we are back to square one, plus an arsenal of new dating stories. :-)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Am I in a movie??
Sometimes I feel like I am living in a movie. Or if I'm not it should BE a movie. LOL. Seriously, how can I make some $$ off of the crazy things that happen to me?
Let's start with tonite. I met up with montana. (CC, cue cowboy jokes) First, he got lost coming into the city, so he was 25 min late meeting me. We went to Brewers Art, I thought it'd be his kind of place, since hes really into music, outdoors etc. And maybe it was... but oh my, Dude showed up wearing black button down short sleeve, camoflauge shorts, black socks and brown sandals. REALLY. Ok, not sure who all knows, but my biggest turnoff is black socks. and when paired with everything else he had on.... WOW. He was nice... but no way this will never happen kind of way. I almost started laughing halfway through thinking about having to talk about the date the next day. Which is a sad sad thing...
That was date 6 out of 10 days BTW, is Hollywood on line 3?? I feel like someone should be writing the script as I type...
OK, so backtracking now. I'd totally been gung ho about Amaretto, he seemed like a really cool guy, cute, funny. Well the date, not what I expected. I didn't laugh. Which is a HUGE priority, I need someone thats going to crack me up, even if I am laughing at them most of the time! Hopefully it was just nerves. Anywho, we grabbed lunch and then went hiking. While doing that it looked like a storm was rolling in, which did and we just missed it. Its funny, b/c I realized I would want someone to grab me and jump in puddles and not care about getting wet, and he was totally freaking out that we might. He has called since, and we are supposed to get together again Weds, so we'll see. I can see him growing on me, as long as the laughter comes into play.
2nd date of Saturday (yes, i had 2 dates in 1 day!! im such a dating hooker) This date was great. I had mentioned him way back when, we shall call him boat guy, as he has aboat. We were going to go out on it but weather was iffy so we met for drinks. Everything just clicked. Conversation flowed, I laughed, he laughed, no awkward moments... Seriously I will be extremely upset if this goes no farther. Totally digging this one. Hopefully I hear from him again, he said we should do it again... good sign right??
Anywho, I think that brings things up to speed. Its been an adventure, adding to my collection of stories if nothing else. :-)
Let's start with tonite. I met up with montana. (CC, cue cowboy jokes) First, he got lost coming into the city, so he was 25 min late meeting me. We went to Brewers Art, I thought it'd be his kind of place, since hes really into music, outdoors etc. And maybe it was... but oh my, Dude showed up wearing black button down short sleeve, camoflauge shorts, black socks and brown sandals. REALLY. Ok, not sure who all knows, but my biggest turnoff is black socks. and when paired with everything else he had on.... WOW. He was nice... but no way this will never happen kind of way. I almost started laughing halfway through thinking about having to talk about the date the next day. Which is a sad sad thing...
That was date 6 out of 10 days BTW, is Hollywood on line 3?? I feel like someone should be writing the script as I type...
OK, so backtracking now. I'd totally been gung ho about Amaretto, he seemed like a really cool guy, cute, funny. Well the date, not what I expected. I didn't laugh. Which is a HUGE priority, I need someone thats going to crack me up, even if I am laughing at them most of the time! Hopefully it was just nerves. Anywho, we grabbed lunch and then went hiking. While doing that it looked like a storm was rolling in, which did and we just missed it. Its funny, b/c I realized I would want someone to grab me and jump in puddles and not care about getting wet, and he was totally freaking out that we might. He has called since, and we are supposed to get together again Weds, so we'll see. I can see him growing on me, as long as the laughter comes into play.
2nd date of Saturday (yes, i had 2 dates in 1 day!! im such a dating hooker) This date was great. I had mentioned him way back when, we shall call him boat guy, as he has aboat. We were going to go out on it but weather was iffy so we met for drinks. Everything just clicked. Conversation flowed, I laughed, he laughed, no awkward moments... Seriously I will be extremely upset if this goes no farther. Totally digging this one. Hopefully I hear from him again, he said we should do it again... good sign right??
Anywho, I think that brings things up to speed. Its been an adventure, adding to my collection of stories if nothing else. :-)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
3 down, time to catch up!
Ok, catch up time.
Had the date Sunday with Terps VJ. He called around 5 to see if I actually wanted to grab dinner prior, so we met at 6 and prebought our movie tickets for the 8 show, which he paid for. Then we went to dinner and it was nice, good conversation, he was super polite. He paid once again. So went to movie (Step Brothers, really funny, def go!) When it got out around 10 he asked if I wanted to hang out some more, so I suggested grabbing ice cream and talking. Once again, he paid! (i could get used to this dating business, haha) SO we hung out for about an hour in which he asked my plans for the next day and if i'd want to hang out. I agreed, good or bad who knows, but I dont play by rules. H walked me to my car and I dropped him off at his where he gave me a kiss on the cheek.
Cut to Monday, he picked me up at work around 5:30, we decided just to go to my place and watch the office since he'd never seen it. So we watched a couple episodes, and ended up kissing a bit. Not bad... but no real sparks either. Not that I will write him off but I want to feel something ya know? Though a good friend of mine says there weren't sparks with her and her husband at first either, so to hang in there and give it at least a good effort.
Tuesday, today, I had dinner with Chicago. We met up at 8:30, he beat me there and grabbed a table. He ended up paying, though I went into it expecting to go dutch, but okay by me! After dinner we walked around a bit and then sat on a bench and talked for a while. Really nice guy, super outgoing and funny, though a little too much. If he just turned it down a notch or so it'd be perfect. It's funny how the age differences show themselves once you start talking to people though, its obvious he has 6 years on Terp. Which can go either way depending on the subject.
Pretty sure Chicago and I will hang out again when he is back in town, think it might just turn into a good friendship, but am ok with that. Who knows though!
Still been talking to Amaretto on the phone a lot, but no plans thus far. Of everyone he is the one I'm most drawn to, but until we meet who knows!
oh and ps- according to the guy outside of grand central I am his future ex wife. Hope he can find me on match! haha
Had the date Sunday with Terps VJ. He called around 5 to see if I actually wanted to grab dinner prior, so we met at 6 and prebought our movie tickets for the 8 show, which he paid for. Then we went to dinner and it was nice, good conversation, he was super polite. He paid once again. So went to movie (Step Brothers, really funny, def go!) When it got out around 10 he asked if I wanted to hang out some more, so I suggested grabbing ice cream and talking. Once again, he paid! (i could get used to this dating business, haha) SO we hung out for about an hour in which he asked my plans for the next day and if i'd want to hang out. I agreed, good or bad who knows, but I dont play by rules. H walked me to my car and I dropped him off at his where he gave me a kiss on the cheek.
Cut to Monday, he picked me up at work around 5:30, we decided just to go to my place and watch the office since he'd never seen it. So we watched a couple episodes, and ended up kissing a bit. Not bad... but no real sparks either. Not that I will write him off but I want to feel something ya know? Though a good friend of mine says there weren't sparks with her and her husband at first either, so to hang in there and give it at least a good effort.
Tuesday, today, I had dinner with Chicago. We met up at 8:30, he beat me there and grabbed a table. He ended up paying, though I went into it expecting to go dutch, but okay by me! After dinner we walked around a bit and then sat on a bench and talked for a while. Really nice guy, super outgoing and funny, though a little too much. If he just turned it down a notch or so it'd be perfect. It's funny how the age differences show themselves once you start talking to people though, its obvious he has 6 years on Terp. Which can go either way depending on the subject.
Pretty sure Chicago and I will hang out again when he is back in town, think it might just turn into a good friendship, but am ok with that. Who knows though!
Still been talking to Amaretto on the phone a lot, but no plans thus far. Of everyone he is the one I'm most drawn to, but until we meet who knows!
oh and ps- according to the guy outside of grand central I am his future ex wife. Hope he can find me on match! haha
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Bartender
So this is a story thats been writing itself for a while, but feeling the need to share. I started hooking up with this guy back in march or so. He is a bartender, about 40 yrs old, fine ass body, best of anyone i've every been with, you should feel his ass! lol Nothing serious, he'd come over after he got off work, stay around for 2-3 hours and then leave.
Anywho, he came over last nite, we uh, had a picnic, and then were talking. And suddenly he says, oh yeah, I'm married now. !?!? WTF. Seriously. I kind of feel like I should have know, I never asked if he had a gf/fiance, purposefully, b/c i just didn't want to know. Yes, I know he is the dirtbag, since he knew he was with someone. But i had a sneaking suspicion and chose to ignore it.
Shame really, because WOW. :-) Oh well, on to better, more concrete things!
Anywho, he came over last nite, we uh, had a picnic, and then were talking. And suddenly he says, oh yeah, I'm married now. !?!? WTF. Seriously. I kind of feel like I should have know, I never asked if he had a gf/fiance, purposefully, b/c i just didn't want to know. Yes, I know he is the dirtbag, since he knew he was with someone. But i had a sneaking suspicion and chose to ignore it.
Shame really, because WOW. :-) Oh well, on to better, more concrete things!
roller coaster of match
So I've decided this whole match thing is such a roller coaster! I totally expected to have all these dates lined up, men falling over themselves to get to me (haha ok not quite) but its not quite like that. I'd been disappointed in my findings thus far but hopefully things are turning around.
Since its been a while ( i promise to do better!!) I have a lot of catching up to do. First, that date with GTI never happened. He cancelled claiming a stomach ache, but hasn't rescheduled. Oh well, the more I talk to him the more his age comes through.
Chicago and I set up a date for last Tues but he had to reschedule due to too much workload, so
we are on for this coming Tues.
Runner guy (whatever I nicknamed him earlier!) emailed Thurs asking about doing something this weekend but haven't heard from him again.
Shark is a guy I've been emailing a bit, he seems nice though busy as he owns his own business. Just saw he emailed giving me his # and suggestion of hanging out soon.
Terps VJ- new guy that messaged me Thurs i think? we are going to a movie tomorrow (Sunday) Seems nice, still in college though. Im considering this more of a test run for other dates but nothing wrong with that. You never know, I could be pleasantly surprised.
and one more new guy who i started talking w/ Thurs, we'll call him Amaretto, we've exchanged #s and already had a couple convos running 1.5 hrs or so. Def clicking with him, he is pretty easy going/funny. Haven't set anything up yet but hopefully soon!
Since its been a while ( i promise to do better!!) I have a lot of catching up to do. First, that date with GTI never happened. He cancelled claiming a stomach ache, but hasn't rescheduled. Oh well, the more I talk to him the more his age comes through.
Chicago and I set up a date for last Tues but he had to reschedule due to too much workload, so
we are on for this coming Tues.
Runner guy (whatever I nicknamed him earlier!) emailed Thurs asking about doing something this weekend but haven't heard from him again.
Shark is a guy I've been emailing a bit, he seems nice though busy as he owns his own business. Just saw he emailed giving me his # and suggestion of hanging out soon.
Terps VJ- new guy that messaged me Thurs i think? we are going to a movie tomorrow (Sunday) Seems nice, still in college though. Im considering this more of a test run for other dates but nothing wrong with that. You never know, I could be pleasantly surprised.
and one more new guy who i started talking w/ Thurs, we'll call him Amaretto, we've exchanged #s and already had a couple convos running 1.5 hrs or so. Def clicking with him, he is pretty easy going/funny. Haven't set anything up yet but hopefully soon!
Monday, July 14, 2008
First Match Date...
So I have my first date lined up for Wednesday. and I realize its with a guy I didn't even mention in the previous post! I don't really know what to nickname him, GTI will suffice for now b/c he was in the army before (and its part of his username) Anywho, he is a really sweet guy, we've talked on the phone a few times now since Sunday. I think we are going for sushi in Towson. He is only 23, but comes across more mature, he seems to know what he wants out of life.
In other news, after I wrote my last post I heard back from Chicago, and we've emailed back and forth a couple times. He is in Seattle this week for work, but we have plans to get together next week when he is back in Baltimore.
The other couple guys have kind of drifted off, but then again I was on vacation and trying to get back in the swing of things. so we shall see! Keep your fingers crossed for me.
In other news, after I wrote my last post I heard back from Chicago, and we've emailed back and forth a couple times. He is in Seattle this week for work, but we have plans to get together next week when he is back in Baltimore.
The other couple guys have kind of drifted off, but then again I was on vacation and trying to get back in the swing of things. so we shall see! Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Monday, June 30, 2008
The Boys Part 1
So I thought I'd take this time to introduce you to the guys I've started emailing/chatting with.
#1- Chicago: He hails from Chicago, but works in Baltimore during the week. We emailed last week, but haven't heard from him since Thursday. this may be over before it starts...
#2- Baby face: He's only 22, and doesn't ask questions in his emails. I called him out on it, he apologized and said work has been stressful and would try better. Also havent heard from him since Thursday... noticing a pattern here? haha
#3- Marine: He is a former marine, we've emailed a couple times each. Seems nice, wants to do lunch sometime.
#4- Cleveland: Not even from Cleveland, but wearing a Indians hat in his photo so this will suffice. (PS- I have a feeling I may not remember any of their real names after I get deep into this, lol) He is a doctoral student at Hopkins in environmental science. SO far conversation has been smooth. He is a hockey fan which is always a plus!
#5-Nickname TBD: Nice guy, he is into marathons, triathalons, races, etc. Exchanged a couple emails, we'll see where it goes.
I think that's it for now. Just saw some guy emailed me, so will write back later. A couple guys I've emailed, if they respond we shall see...
#1- Chicago: He hails from Chicago, but works in Baltimore during the week. We emailed last week, but haven't heard from him since Thursday. this may be over before it starts...
#2- Baby face: He's only 22, and doesn't ask questions in his emails. I called him out on it, he apologized and said work has been stressful and would try better. Also havent heard from him since Thursday... noticing a pattern here? haha
#3- Marine: He is a former marine, we've emailed a couple times each. Seems nice, wants to do lunch sometime.
#4- Cleveland: Not even from Cleveland, but wearing a Indians hat in his photo so this will suffice. (PS- I have a feeling I may not remember any of their real names after I get deep into this, lol) He is a doctoral student at Hopkins in environmental science. SO far conversation has been smooth. He is a hockey fan which is always a plus!
#5-Nickname TBD: Nice guy, he is into marathons, triathalons, races, etc. Exchanged a couple emails, we'll see where it goes.
I think that's it for now. Just saw some guy emailed me, so will write back later. A couple guys I've emailed, if they respond we shall see...
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Welcome to the Ds of Dating
Welcome to my blog! I shall be sharing my dating stories, current and past- all the delights, disasters, dohs!, damns and desires. Half of the purpose is to keep a record for future laughs and memories, and the other is to keep track of (hopefully!) all the guys I shall be dating via Match. Hopefully you find this entertaining, thanks for reading!!
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