So… I’ve Got This Date Tomorrow…
About a month ago I asked an old friend out to dinner. She’s this sista that I’ve known for a few years now, always thought that she was cute (quiet and laid back, with past-the-shoulder locs, slim, pretty face… anyone see a pattern here??? my friends can pick my ‘type’ for me with closed eyes, LOL). But either she was in a relationship, or I was, so needless to say it was no go. Until now.
When I finally got up the nerve to ask her out, she laughed and said of course, asking me why it took me so long… apparently the feeling had been mutual for a while now. Hmmm… maybe my mojo does work, after all 
Anyhow I told her that the date would be a surprise, that we’d be going out to a new restaurant that was about an hour’s ride, but that’s all I’d say. I picked her up, and we took the long drive to the restaurant. When we reached near, the driver pulled up at this beach house… instead of a restaurant, I had rented a beach house and set up a picnick spread on the porch – lanterns, beach blanket, candles, incense, etc… (a friend had helped me set everything up the night before). I made her wait in the car for a few minutes before calling her up, so that I could light the candles. When she came around the corner, she started laughing. Anyhow we had a great evening, eating japanese takeout and watching the waves crash onto the shore…
Coming back was a whole other story because the car broke down several times; I thought I’d made a mess of the whole date. So I was a little surprised when she wanted to go out with me again Anyhow tomorrow I’m taking her to Benny Hana (yep. japanese again)…
A friend asked me why i went through “all that trouble” for a date. But it really wasn’t any trouble at all - i kinda like her, and i wanted to do something different, you know? Down here, alot of folks i know rush into hooking up too soon, and it usually has some sort of dramatic, disasterous result (ahem. i know of that which i speak, LOL).
Whatever happened to, you know, dating??? Romance??? Some cats think that all of that is as corny as all hell, but I kinda like it. I’m still not ready for a relationship yet – I want one, yes, but i’m really waiting to meet the right someone. Until then, dating without all of the physical stuff, is about all I’m trying to do. Spending time hanging out with a beautiful woman – why shouldn’t I put out the extra effort to let her know that I’m glad to be spending time with her? I tell you, just seeing the expression on her face when she came around the corner and saw the spread – that made my night
Anyhow i’m starting to ramble… i promise to recap after tomorrow
Incog’ signing out…
