{Date #12}

Well since there's another date that happened that makes it clear that #11 is out of the picture. And I am ready to move on and keep dating. I had a friend as me if I was still in the mood to keep on dating or I was feeling like what could be out there. But I am still hopeful most days that there is something out there and if nothing else I am dating to fulfill this blog :) Sure there has been a lot of ups and downs with dating this year, but its been fun, and if nothing else some very good drama and stories. Because I have been told I have/cause a lot of drama in my life, which makes for something interesting. Right?

So on to this what I would like to call this KINDA date.


The background story- So this of course was a guy I met online, and we have been talking a week or so, and kinda from the start I knew he wasn't my type, but we were having good conversation so I went with it, but I quickly realized not only did we not have much in common, but we were at VERY different stages in life. Hes young( same age as me, but I never date guys the same age as me for that reason) and still lives with his parents. So I was honest with him and said I felt like we were at different stages of life and that worried me and I didn't think that would work. He at first I think was a little upset and kinda said bye. But then came back the next day saying he had enjoyed getting to know me and asked if he could still take me out so we could meet. So being the nice girl I am I said yes, because I did have good conversations with him, and he was nice.

The Guy--
Age: 23
Job: Works at a car place transporting cars...
What he wore: He was actually dressed really cute, nice jeans and button up.

The Date-- This is where I feel really bad! Because he tried really hard to make this date perfect. He planned a picnic and made all the food him self and bought my favorite wine, and then even made chocolate covered strawberries. And it was all really cute and sweet and would have been perfect, but there just wasn't anything there like that at all! I mean I had fun in a friends kinda way, but nothing more then that. :/ 

{Date #11}

Its funny how this whole blog gets people talking. Its made it very easy for people to ask about whats going on with the guys in my life, and when I say there might be one people respond with why have I not heard about him on the blog!

So I feel like I owe it to all you reading to know.

This date #11 actually happened like a month ago. Time flies.

The background story-- We met online, of course, and really we didn't talk long at all before he asked me out on a date. It would have happened sooner, but I had been on a trip with my family.

The guy--
Age:27(I think, its probably bad I am not so sure about that!)
Job: He produces one of the Local morning news show. 
What he wore: Cute button down shirt with jeans and flip flops. I approved! 

The Date--  He picked a cute Italian restaurant I had never been to, and probably the first time ever I was running late on the date. And when I got there he was sitting outside on the bench. We went right in and got seated (because he has made reservations.) To be honest I am not even sure what we talked about, but it went by fast and he works at night, and I wasn't totally sure what time he went to work, so I wasn't surprised when after dinner he walked me to my car and just said bye, even though I was hoping to spend more time with him. But the night was still early for me and I needed to run some errands so off to target I went, and right when I got there he sent me a text and our convo went like this:

Him- I had a great time tonight. 
Me: Oh I did too! Thanks for dinner :) and good choice!!
Him- Thanks. So when can I see you again
Me: Well when can YOU see me again? lol
Him- Yep its what I thought about the whole drive home. I should have asked if you wanted to go somewhere and talk, but I would be happy with a drink or a night out sometime soon.
Me: Well other then saturday I am free :) and yes you should have :) but it's okay!
Him- Well would you still like to, we only live a few miles apart. 

And so he came over to my place and we took a walk and then sat outside and talked until he had to rush to work!  

We then went out the next night also :) And things are still going...

We sadly the last few weeks haven't seen each other, he was super busy, then out of town, then I was out of town and now hes out of town again. We did see each other for a few hours Saturday night right when I got home and then he left early Sunday morning, so that was nice. I am not good at figuring out boys, so I don't know where we stand really :/ But its fun for now.... I do know he wants a relationship and not just something causal, so that's good...

So that's where things stand right now in my dating world. I am unsure if I should go on other dates right now or not.

Updates--Date {9} and {10}

So its been quite around here I know. I still have been dating but things have been slower and to be honest I think I was a little burned out. Dating is very frustrating. I love going on dates but I hate all the before and after worrying and wondering if more will come out of it. I have a hard time and just letting things go and see what happens. And I know this project was suppose to be just fun and carefree, but I am not that person so much when it comes to dating. I try to be and maybe pretend to be, but I will be honest I have had freak out worrying moments a lot. And I will admit I get down on myself when after 1 date with a guy nothing happens. I know everything happens for a reason and the right person will someday come along and stay.

So I have gone on 2(actually 3, but I will make a REAL post for #11) dates in the last couple of months. both went well I thought. But both guys weren't looking to very causally date, and as much as I wish I could just be that person I am not. So then came and went and I don't know. That's where things are for now.

I had a date this past week that I will PROMISE I will share all about in a new post in the next couple of days!

{Date #8}

The background story-- We met online. We had been talking a couple of weeks I guess. To be honest I have been in a bit of a rut and really didn't feel like going on dates. And I wasn't even sure I wanted to go on this date. But we had been talking quite a bit, like we spent like almost 2 hours on the phone one night, and so I went with it and figured the worst would be I still didn't feel like dating.

The guy--
Age: 32
Job: Head manger for a family painting company.
What he wore: Vneck tee shirt, jeans and nice sneakers.

The Date-- I wasn't at all nervous about this date. He had actually planned something, and then an hour or so before my room mate had some car trouble and was maybe going to need my help, so at first he said he would just wait until I was done, but then I didn't know how long it was gonna be and didn't want him to just keep waiting, so I said maybe lets do another night, but then she didn't need my help and I kinda still wanted to do something so we met up somewhere close to my place for dinner outside because it was AMAZING out. Conversation was easy with him, and we both have a lot in common, so things really flowed easy, and it was fun. We talked a lot about family, we both come from similar families and could very much relate to each other stories! I laughed and smiled and was really glad I went on the date. After dinner and a few beers at the first place we headed to another place for some more beers. I ended up stay up way past my week day bedtime because to be honest I didn't want to go. It was just one of those easy fun nights. He walked me all the way back to my car and gave me a hug and a kiss! And then when I got home sent me a text saying thanks for the night and that he had a lot of fun! 

5 things I learned about him--

1. He really likes to cook. 

2. Hes not a very big sports fan. 

3. He has 3 sisters.

4. We have mothers who are both very similar (a little crazy!)

5. He has only lived in Cincinnati for a year. 

The Verdict--

I had a lot of fun, and we already have plans to hang out again. I am not trying to figure out what will happen. I am having fun though and its good! So we will see...

{Date #7}

The background story--We met online. We actually hadn't talked a lot at all. Like only a few days, and not even on the phone. Which sometimes its nice going into a first date not knowing a lot. But he was on top of things and Thursday night asked if I wanted to go to what by far has been the nicest date so far this year(which looking back people doesn't say much) but I agreed and he made reservations and said we were set. :) I had never been to the place so I was at least excited for a nice dinner.


The guy--
Age: 28
Job: Software Developer
What he wore: A plain Vneck tee and okayish jeans and nice shoes. (I have to say, for the place we were going to, he could have dressed a little bit nicer...)

The Date-- So like I said I was impressed going into the date with in choice of place! He was on time, so there was no awkward waiting on my part. I hate that on first dates... So we got sat for dinner right away because he made reservations. And at first it was kinda awkward, like I couldn't figure out why, and there was not first spark going, so I was a little worried on how the night would go...BUT luckily he was a gentlemen and suggested if I wanted a glass of wine to get one, and he made the point to say totally on me. (like he was picking up the check) So I had my glass of wine and I started to feel a little more at ease and we got into good conversation, so much so that we were really slow at ordering appetizers and food. And speaking of food, lets be real this is the fun part of going on a date, the food was AMAZING. Ummm yum! So back to the date! So really good conversation, we talked about our jobs, our hobbies, about living with people, about where we grew up and lived. We really covered a lot of stuff. AND THEN...we finished eating he paid for the check and we were still talking and I had mentioned I guess in the night about church or my small group just dropping it in conversation and he asked me if I would say I was a religious person...although I must say I hate that word religious, I said yes...I mean I go to church and have a belief system. And then he said well just to be honest with you I am a atheist....BUM BUM BUUMM. Yea so that was interesting....and actually we had a really GREAT discussion on what I believe in some what and I told him about where I go to church, and he said his boss who is also a atheist takes his family to crossroads, and he had thought about checking it out. So although I don't think hes Mr. Right, I truly believe there was a reason we met. I listened and did not judge him for what he believes. Because that is not my place to do that, and he said at one point he really respect that I wasn't judging him because a lot of people that are religious do. Not to make this so churchy, but how is it that the people that are suppose to be showing love are the ones who are really showing hate. Do I agree with what he believes? No, but I am not God, I don't have the place to tell him what he believes. Just like I wouldn't want him to push his beliefs on me, I am not gonna do the same. So it was a great discussion and he walked me to my car, in the snow and hugged me good bye and said he had a great time and we should do this again maybe next weekend. So we will see if he contacts me...

5 things I learned about him--
1. He LOVES to cook.
2. After college he moved to Colorado for a few years to change up life.
3. He only has one sister.
4. He moved to cincy when he was 8.
5. He has had a lot of crazy roommates, but now lives alone.

The verdict--
Like I said I don't think he is Mr. Right. But I would totally go on another date with him. I have no idea what he is really looking for. But if nothing else we have another great night of good conversation. So we will see what happens...

BTW I am already a 4th of the way done with my goal of 26 dates...and its only Feb.
OH and speaking of FEB, Valentines Day is Tues, and how is it I have been on 7dates and still have no Valentine....lame!

{Date #6}

The background story-- So this guy was kinda like #1 we had acutally talked breifly like a year ago (I cant really rememmeber when it was) and neither one of us knows why we stopped talking or never went out. But I have acutally been talking to him since before I went on a date with #5 so we have been talking casually for awhile, I even told him after my 2 date with guy #5 that there was kinda someone else I was dating, and he said that was fine because he was in no rush for anything and thought it was more important to be friends first. So we kept talking.

The Guy--
Age: 27
Job: writer
What he wore: Okay jeans nice button down shirt and good shoes.

The date-- So I wasn't at all nervous about this date, like I had said we had been talking for a few weeks so, I dont know, it just felt easier to me. We met up at Starbucks, when I got there he was already there and had a big smile when he saw me, which come on that's always nice. But he already had his coffee so I went up to get a drink and paid for it myself, I mean that's fine, but the boy lost a few points there. And then it was easy we chatted for awhile, then he asked if I was hungry, I kinda really wasn't, but I hadn't eaten dinner so why not!! So I rode with him and we went on a search for something to eat. And he seriously couldn't decide on what to eat...I threw out a million ideas. Like I said I wasn't hungry so I didn't care where we went. And then we ended up at skyline. I mean really I don't need to be OVERLY impressed, but I don't get guys. I mean it was fine, and it was a good time. Then after we decided to go back to my place to watch a movie. We went to redbox and picked somewhat of a random movie, which I think is acutally fun. It was a good time watching a movie...


Five things I learned about him--
1. He was in a bad car accident like 10years ago that put him in a coma. Hes fine now though.
2. He has from what I can tell a strong christian life.
3. His mom is really sick and he helps his dad take care of her.
4. He has one sister.
5. Zeek liked him :)


Memorable Conversation--
When we were at Starbucks kinda smiled randomly and I was like what? And he was like wow, and I was like umm wow what? And hes like you, with a big smile.  It was nice!


The Verdict--  Well I had fun with him, I still really like #5 and I think #6 isn't looking for anything serious so I am just gonna go with it and enjoy it. I already went out with him again on Sunday, he invited me to a Superbowl party at his friends place, which was kinda interesting...but it was fun. And I at least enjoy hanging out with him!

An update.

So for all you peeps wondering whats going on in the world of Sara's dating life...Well I was hopeful things would work out with #5, I really like/liked him, and I don't think the story is totally over for us, but he is SUPER busy, and isn't making me a priority, so its not fair for me to stop things if hes not. So I am putting him on the back burner for now, who knows what will happen some day....
But this whole project was to just ENJOY dating. So I am getting back to that and making plans to go on more dates. So peeps keep a eye out for some more dating stories. :) Like this weekend. I have a coffee date tomorrow night :)