THE Date.

 

I’m not going to lie to you. I lost my faith in online dating after my last date. I mean, why would I want to go out with a man who is only interested in one thing. I’m not into wasting my time anymore. I believe that I am old enough to have a mature relationship… you know, one that is founded on friendship and a connection.  So, when I received an email from this gentleman on OkCupid, I was a little leery. We wrote back and forth for a couple emails- and he seemed really nice and funny. He then gave me his phone number.  Whoa, only after a couple emails.
Fast, but hey- I took a leap of faith. 
So onward, because I believe that I talked about him in my last post.

Last night I spent with my cousin Kayla watching movies. (Cry Baby, Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and The Thing (old one, which I fell asleep watching- right after the dog turns into some horrible looking monstrosity.) I was chatting with him until like 230, when he asked me if I wanted to go to breakfast in the morning. I kind of put him off, telling him to ask me in the morning.  So at 830, I got a text from him “Wakey wakey” in which I responded “Eggs and Bakey?”.  If any of you know what movie that is from high five! He didn’t know- but I won’t hold it against him.

So begged Kayla to take me to breakfast- though it wasn’t much a fight, since she knew a free breakfast was at the end of the trip. So we threw ourselves together, I did the best I could with what I had. Which consisted of a sweater, cheetah flats, and jeans. My hair = mess. Calmed it as much as possible. Kayla gave me the thumbs up, and out we went.
We ended up going to a café in Fall River named Sherri’s Place.  Small diner with personality.  Come to find out, it’s located at the end of the street that I grew up on back in the day. Whoa. Anyway, we ended up getting there earlier than him. Thank goodness. That’s how I like it. Like it’s my home turf. I don’t have to do the whole- Are you so and so? We get our coffee and tea and begin to wait for him to get there. I’m not that nervous, I like having Kayla there- my home base, makes me feel ok to be myself. Don’t ask.

So I look up after saying something to Kayla- and there he is coming through the door.
First reaction- Cute and a great dresser!
He sits down and it begins. He doesn’t drink coffee… but whatever.  I’ll let that go considering he has style. Black peacoat, nice jeans, black striped button down, and catch this Jillian- nice black shoes. (Yep. No sneakers in sight) 
He’s funny. He smiles a lot. AND get this, he laughs at my jokes. He holds up his end of the conversation- there is no awkward silences.  Time flies, pretty soon it’s about time for us to leave.
Sad story. He gets up and pays for all of us and it’s then that I realize how cute he is. Hold me back. Breathe Trinity.

So, what do you do?! Hug? Handshake? Pat on the back? All of this runs through my mind. He gives me a hug, and tells me it was nice to meet me. Kayla shakes his hand- not knowing what to do- since we just met him. And we leave.

I texted him after we left- because I was in such a fuss I forgot to thank him for breakfast. *facepalm* He writes back and tells me that he had a great time and that I am cuter than in my pictures. *insta-smile* He asks if he can see me again.
I leave feeling elated. Kayla gives her stamp of approval. I haven’t been this happy in a while. It’s kind of nice to meet someone who you mesh with right away.
Don’t you worry- I’m not going overboard, though I do want to shout from the rooftops that it is possible to meet someone online! I am holding myself back- barely.

It was a great start to my morning.

A perma-smile is on my face.
It’s going to be a great day.