{Date #5}

The Background story-- we met online(if you haven't figured out this is a common theme ;) We started talking about a week and half ago briefly and then started texting about a week ago kinda small talk each day...and then a few days ago he said something cute about we should talk on the phone first, if your able later I will give you a call and then if your cool with it maybe we can meet up sometime :) (but FYI it was a few days before he actually made the call....) From the very start talking to him I had a bit of a crush. He was funny and we were both sarcastic about things. His messages always made me laugh, so I was giddy and excited to go on this date! Oh and I should mention hes a southern boy :)


The Guy--
Age:29
Job: Hes in law school (after having a career in banking he decided that's not what he wanted and went back to school, and now hes in his last year and half of law school!)
What he wore: Nice grey sweater with V neck tee under it. Good dark jeans and nice brown shoes.


The Date--

So we decided to meet up for drinks at a place near me. And it was cute because he texted me before saying he was on his way and that he should be right on time, but if he was gonna be a few mins late he would let me know, and then texted again when he was a few mins away. Major points! So we sat and ordered drinks, my go to bud light and he ordered a rum and coke. We started talking about my job a lot. Guys always seem very fascinated with my job, they always seem to have a lot of questions about it, which I don't mind, because my job is different then most, and my job is a big part of my life so I am game for it. We talked a lot about family, hes a pretty big family guy. We talked about church, because we had talked about this some before the date, but he use to go to crossroads, and has now gone to the vineyard I grew up going to a few times. So that was a good sign. He seemed very observant, and asked good questions. We talked about my pictures some, and I saw showing him some family pictures and then he made a cute comment, hes was like I don't want this to sound bad, but I think your a lot cuter in person then some of your pics. Ummm that's a HUGE compliment, because one I feel myself like I take a really good photo, so to know he thinks I am even cuter then the photo is good :) And now I realize we sat and talked for 3.5 hours. And it felt like it went by super fast! I really think its awesome that he realized in his young age that what he thought he wanted to do was not what he was happy doing and made a bold step to go back to school to do what he his passionate about. There is something very appealing about someone with passion. I also learned he has travel a lot, pre going back to school. 


Five things I learned about him--
1. He was engaged once before. 
2. He was a only child and very spoiled. 
3. We grew up with the same type of displine and feel the same to do when we have kids. (he wants kids someday!)
4. We have very similar religious views. 
5. He grew up in TN and has a bit of a southern accent, that is super cute! 


Memorable Conversation--
He pointed out that I have a small dimple on my right cheek, but you can only see it if I smile big. (I told you he was very observant :)

The Verdict--  
I could say I hope we go out again soon, and I hope he feels the same way...BUT I already know he wants to go out again, because that boy texted me last night after the date to say he had a great time and that he hopes we can see each other again :))))) One happy girl! And MAJOR points for not waiting to text me. He is a bit of a southern gentlemen :) Ekkk I am really excited to see where this goes. 

After having 3 first dates in 3 days I am ready for a break of first dates, granted they were ALL fun, and I enjoyed my time with each, but I really would like to go out with #5 again, and #4 already wants to go out again, but I am not so sure about him. He is a little forward and I am not sure...advice?? 

{Date #4}

The Background story-- we met online. And we didn't really talk that much at all. We were texting a bit yesterday, and he asked if I wanted to hang out, something low key chill, so I said why not drinks. So I have to say before I started just dating for really the fun and enjoyment of it, I would have NEVER gone on a date with this guy. Hes a bit more of a bad boy then I would go for. But he seemed nice, but he has a lot of tattoos but still knows how to dress, from what I would tell from pictures. He's also originally from Miami, FL, and he also works A LOT so I knew he was maybe kinda just looking for people to hang out with. And my night was free so I went with it...


The Guy--
Age: 32
Job: Something to do with stocks...
What he wore: I have to say hes been the best dressed guy yet. He for sure knew style. He was wearing sweater with button up under, it was kinda funky, but for sure a good look, nice jeans! And he had a good grey coat on over. And then he was wearing cute black glasses (I have a MAJOR thing with boys in cute black glasses). 
Height: I normally haven't talked about this because all the other guys were pretty tall, and I do like that. But he was pretty short..... :/


The Date-- So like I said we met at a local bar for drinks, well I drank he did not, this is kinda maybe the weird part...he doesn't drink because he went through AA, but that was awhile ago he said and everyone he hangs out with drinks and he goes out a lot with people drinking so he didn't mind meeting up for "drinks". So like I said this is something I never would have done last year...but who am I to judge? And he could of lied about why he wasn't drinking, but I give him props for being who he is.We ended up meeting at one bar and walking to another one that was less crowded. I think I was going into this "date" it not being a date, because he wasn't really my type. But we got into conversation right away. And maybe it was the fact I hadn't eaten much all day and so when I had 2 beers I was having fun fast, but no it really was fun. We had a lot to talk about and he seemed genuinely interested in knowing about me. It was a short date, but I felt feeling happy and that I stepped outside my "norm" to just ENJOY life. But he was kind of one of those guys I could explain myself to and he got me. Like we were talking about dating and I kinda spilled the beans about this blog, and he thought it was a fun idea. I didn't explain it all, he knows that I date and blog about it....We talked about God a bit, and church. He doesn't go, but believes in God. Most of what we talked about we just seemed to click and understand. Hes for sure not "my type" hes probably a bit more wild and free spirited. But then at the same time he has that good job hes committed to and thrives for. BUT it was fun. And this is what this is all about!!


Five things I learned about him--
1. He likes to shop! :)
2. Doesn't drink, but likes to go out.
3.  Likes all kinds of food! (its also good to go on dates with guys that like different foods!)
4. He owns a boat.
5. He has over 2000 songs on his iPhone. lol 




The verdict-- I will admit there was some type of connection there, I don't know if it will be something where we are just good friends, but I can see hanging out with him again. And I already know he wants to hang out with me again, because he texted me last night saying he had fun and asked when we could hang out again! (but I already kinda have another date planned for today, ekk so he will have to wait...)


P.S. Its hard work keeping up with sooooo many guys! And the rate I am going I am gonna have 26 dates done by may!! 

{date #1}

The Background story--
We met online(this isn't a new thing for me, online dating) we actually talked briefly awhile back, he asked me to meet up for drinks a few times, but I think I was more interested in someone else at the time..so I said no and then we never talked again after I turned him down a few times..So then I saw his profile again on the site last week and thought hey maybe he's still interested. I was right, because right away he said lets meet up finally for a quick bite.

The Guy--
Age: 27
Job: Engineer
What he wore-- Nice coat, sweater with a button down under it. Nice jeans and shoes. Over all good!

The Date--

The date night outfit

So he asked me via message on the dating site if Monday night would work for a quick dinner, I being my new dating self said SURE! And then this is where it all starts to go down hill....because he said what about CHIPOTLE for dinner! Chipotle for a first DATE?!?!?! WHAT!?!?! So dear blog its a good thing I have you because seriously I think I would have made up a excuse to not go on this date if I didn't know that this would at least be a good story to tell. Because seriously Chipotle?? Oh what has gone wrong with guys!! But I agreed and one of the rules is not changing the place, so I kicked my feet and complained a lot about it today and went with it. And I have to say I wasn't excited about this date AT ALL. And did not seeing anything coming out of this. And then he was 5 min late, which just kinda annoys me. Side story this is the WORST part of online dating is that first min of meeting so waiting to meet them any sec is no good, so then 5 min seems like FOREVER. But back to the date, he came 5ish min late, and then it all kinda just went great. He was cute, its always a little weird to meet someone who you have only seen pictures of, but it was good. And he was dressed nice and had a good smile. We had a good time talking while we were in line, he made a comment about someones clothing choice who was also in line, and if you know me at all you know I love people watching and talking about what the hell people wear out of the house, so that made me laugh. I also remember when I would look at him while we were in line talking, he was smiling at me a lot. Which is just cute? right? Then there was the part I was a little worried about, if he was going to pay, because he did pick chipotle for dinner, but he was good and paid. So points for him! And then we really had a lot to talk about, so much so that I hardly ate much because we were talking. That's the fun part about first dates, the learning and talking to someone new. And then I was kinda worried because he was all done and I didn't want the date to be over..... Luckily he suggested we go grab drinks down the street. So even though it was VERY cold, we walked and talked. He bought me a beer, and was surprised at my drink of choice being Bud light, what can I say. :) We joked around a lot with each other, me being my sarcastic self and he totally understanding I was giving him a hard time. We picked out music to listen to, and his music choices were good. But really over all, surprisingly it was a really good date. We talked about family, about people getting married really quick, and he thinks if your REALLY in love marriage can happen FAST. I disagree. I need time. He asked a lot about my photography, and really seemed to want to get to know me. He surprised me, and to be honest I am still trying to figure him out. He was touchy, in a good way, that made me feel he was at least interested and having fun. I was smiling at the end of the night so that's a very good sign. We had a couple of beers, and around 9:30 we called it a night, walked back to my car(holding hands) and we said good bye. (oh and he kissed me goodnight *insert smile*)


Five things I learned about him--
1. He's a only child.
2. He DOESN'T like Asia food. waa waa waa.
3. He likes golf.
4. He doesn't like to be alone.
5. He doesn't text very often at all(hes not a very tech savvy guy)

Memorable Conversation--
He asked me if I would ever consider taking nude photos of someone. Which I just find odd to ask on a first date. Granted we were talking about my photography, but that question could have been skipped.

The Verdict--

If he asked(one of the rules is I can't ask) me out on a second date I would
for sure go out with him again. But I am not going to worry or think more about it, because it was fun, and this is what the project is all about, me having fun and enjoying my time. But I have to say this date made me realize I need to say yes more often and not worry if it sounds "perfect" or not. Because what I thought was going to be a bad date really turned into a good night. Lesson #1 learned.

I got this note pad a couple of weeks ago at the book store. 
Thought it was totally appropriate for this project>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

If you have questions or more you would like to know for each date PLEASE ask :)