The United Dates Of Sarah - The Final Chapter...or Just Beginning

            

 

I give all of the credit for my relationship to Aziz Ansari. I know. But his book, Modern Romance, really did the trick. I read it about two years ago and because of this book, I started seeing dating in a different way. I decided I would give second chances and second dates, which as many of you know, was extremely rare. 

It all started a little over 18 months ago...the apps were giving me the same BS dates as usual. I had swiped on this one really handsome guy, but it didn't go anywhere and since he didn't ask me out, I decided to take a break from the dating apps and delete Bumble for a few days. Once I downloaded it again, a familiar face popped up. I paused. My thumb was on the picture ready to swipe left because we had matched before but he never asked me out...but because I was trying a new thing (giving second chances), I slowly swiped right. Thank god I did....because it was the best decision of my life!

Guys...I'M ENGAGED!

From the last blog post, you may know that we moved...and we moved fast at the beginning! 

6/1/17 - First Date

7/22/17 - Boyfriend/Girlfriend Official 

8/12/17 - We exchanged "I Love You"

9/4/17 - Our first cruise together 

11/12/17 - We moved in together 

12/16/18 - ENGAGED 

Yes, you saw that right, we're engaged!

Let me back it up a bit so you can all understand the planning and thought that went into this proposal. 

It all started back in early October 2018 when Damian and I went on a short 3 day Carnival cruise to Ensenada from Long Beach. It was a cruise like any other.....until we found the Effy jewelry shop. We were just window shopping, and I was "testing" him to make sure he knew what style ring I liked when he said, "well, let's try one on". I looked at him with excitement and confusion but I was down to see some of this ice on my chubby little ring finger.

One thing to note here, we're walking through this shop in our bathrobes by the way. 

Anyways, I try on three rings but I'm drawn to one of the three. I tilt my head this way and that way. I hold my hand up, down, to this side and to that side (all while trying to keep the bathrobe sleeve out of the way). I ask some basic questions to the salesman and we thank him and put it back. 

The next day, we return...in our bathrobes again. The salesman explains that he's sold a lot of rings, but never to anyone in bathrobes and he'd love for us to be his first robed couple couple. Damian and I laugh, try on the ring again, look at it from side to side and up and down and return it back to the salesman thanking him again for his time.  

With that, we end the cruise and go about our lives. Looking back now, Damian did drop a lot of hints though that something was about to happen, but hindsight is 20/20....

December 16th comes, my dad (he drives for Lyft) picks me and Damian up and drops us off at the SD cruise terminal. I'm really excited because this is my first time on Holland America and it's a 7 day cruise! 

Damian suggests that we drop off our bags and then explore the ship. We get to floor 9, walk out to the deck and I start taking pictures of the amazing view. As I'm doing this, Damian is apparently rummaging through his small back pack. He turns me around and starts letting me know that he loves me so much and couldn't imagine his life without me. He opens up a small box where I see the ring that we loved from the last cruise and another diamond ring shaped like an anchor. 

**Let the water works begin**

I of course said YES! 

Immediately I call my mom...no answer....my dad...no answer....my sister....no answer!

I ask Damian if they knew this was happening and he said they did.....

So why aren't they answering??

As we walk back to the cabin I see a banner on the door. 

My first thought is, "we haven't met our steward yet, how did Damian get this banner to him?"

Then we walk into the room...there are flower pedals, signs, chocolates, and then I see a camera. The camera is floating behind a curtain and then I lose it even more...My sister and mom are there and my dad is on the phone waiting to congratulate us! 

OMG they're going to be on the cruise celebrating with us! 

This couldn't have been a more perfect proposal, day, night, cruise, etc. 

You may be asking yourself..how did we get paparazzi like pictures of the proposal?

Well, my sister was hiding under a blanket one deck above where we were....and she and my mom had practiced where we should be, how they'd be able to see us, and how Amy could be hidden....

This surprise proposal was perfectly orchestrated and I couldn't have asked for anything better.

Damian and I ended up really enjoying our trip of course. A few highlights were the turtle release excursion, the spa's hydro pool, Damian's basketball shoot out win, the formal nights and the casino/bingo. Unfortunately we didn't win any money to help with our future nuptials.

Once we got back, I couldn't help but show off my ring and start planning the wedding.

Oh, I almost forgot! The ring he proposed with was the ring we tried on the last cruise together. He waited until I was in the shower at 10:45pm, had 15 minutes before the jewelry store was going to close and ran up, purchased the ring and ran back all before I got out of the shower. He asked me if I noticed that he was sweating when I got out of the shower, but I didn't...and it all went off without a hitch.

I really can't believe what a journey it's been. Reading back to my first blog posted on March 21, 2014...just 5 years ago, I explained that I was looking for my partner in crime and I've found him. Damian makes me smile every day. He makes me feel loved and makes me feel as though we can conquer anything. I can't wait to call him my husband.

#Engaged #AzizAnsari #ModernRomance #Bumble #Dating #Cruise #Carnival #CarnivalCruise #Effy #DiamondRing #Lyft #HollandAmerica #OpenOcean #Captain #SheSaidYes

The United Dates Of Sarah - Love Is A Beautiful Thing.

The time has finally arrived...I'm in deep love with a man who I can't get enough of. To the naked eye he may seem rugged, quiet and handsome, kind of like Khal Drogo from Game Of Thrones. See the resemblance? Cuz I do! Look at those smoldering eyes!

   

But to my eye, he's sweet, attentive, loving, honest, ambitious, funny, kind and of course handsome.

For me, meeting him and falling in love with Damian was as fast and natural as a  Jewish grandmother saying "Oh a nice Jewish boy" when they hear that someone has the last name of Goldberg or Silverman.

Anyways, here's how it all went down.

On June 1st 2017, we had our first date! How did we meet you ask? The only way millennials know how to meet new people these days...it was on #Bumble. The funny thing is, is that I had swiped on him once before and we matched...but we never made any plans to meet. So, naturally I deleted Bumble from my phone after there wasn't success for a while but seceded and re-downloaded the crack that is dating apps. I found myself pausing the second time he showed up on my screen. I thought, "well, if I swipe on him again now, how will it be different than the first time? Will he ask me out?" and as I was about to left swipe him, I decided, "Well, why not? What's the worst that can happen" and swiped that thumb to the right.

Almost immediately after our first "well hello again" type message, he asked me out. He decided the place and we agreed on a date and time to meet there.

That week wasn't the best for me as far as dates go. I had 3 lined up. Dates 1 and 3 turned out to be tooooo feminine for me. And then Damian came along. A rugged man who drove a truck and worked with his hands and tools but as we met up for the first time, his eyes are what really caught me off guard. They were so striking and kind and gentle and soft that I couldn't stop looking into them. He wasn't too much of a talker that first date but he tells now, he loved me since day 1.

*Can you hear the "awwwww"'s in the background?*

Anyways, date two and three came quickly after and by date 4, I had met his family. Soon after, he met mine and we were on a roll.

P.S. Date 3 was a movie and dinner. By now, we had been on three dates in three days. We had talked about almost everything at that point, including our favorite candy bars.  I had told him on date 2 that I loved 3 musketeers bars and when I showed up for date 3, there was quite a large "bulge" in his pocked and I had to ask if he was just happy to see me...the answer was yes but also, there was a king sized 3 Musketeers bar in his pocket he wanted to give me. Since then, he's giving me a 3 Musketeers bar with little messages on it and it's the cutest thing ever.

Anyways I realized I loved him pretty early on but didn't want to scare him off. It was one month after we met on July 2nd. I had just closed on my condo and he had taken his Saturday (July 1st) to help me paint my place...but I did the bedroom. Anyways, I wanted to get the painting done on the 1st so I could move on to the next renovation but we couldn't do the whole thing in one day. So we planned to take the 2nd to finish the painting. The only problem is that I worked all day Sunday so the plan was to meet up after 5 at my place to finish up the painting. As I stepped inside my place I realized that not only had Damian painted the rest of the condo, but he had gotten flowers, a "You Did It" balloon and had been there all day. That's when I knew that this guy was the one for me. The tears started to well up in my eyes and I tried every trick in the book to not cry in front of him. I was so thankful and appreciative and overwhelmed with love and I didn't know what to do but keep saying thank you!

It wasn't too long after that that we became FB official and just a month later, we told each other we were in love. That was my first time. And since then the feelings have only gotten stronger.

Come September, we went on our first trip together to Mexico on a cruise ship. That was his first time cruising and he fell in love so that's "our thing" now....only cruising.

We like the lux #WeFancy.

At that point I had been mostly staying at his place and his roommate was moving out so we decided it would be best for everyone if I moved in. That's right...5 months into the relationship we started officially living together and it's been amazing. No more trips back and forth for clothes, no more trying to figure out who would be staying where, no more food going bad and no more "your place my place"...it's just ours now. Not to mention that we are learning more and more about each other and I couldn't be more thrilled with how compatible we are.

If you would have asked me 7 months ago, before I met Damian, if I believed I would ever be "In Love" I would have said "maybe, but not for a long time". I didn't understand how my grandparents met, fell in love, and tied the knot all in a matter of 5 months. I didn't understand that it's not as scary as we're told if someone is on the same page as you. I didn't understand that letting someone in was so rewarding and so humbling and so amazing all at the same time. I didn't understand that there was someone out there who would love the things I love, and even if he doesn't actually love a certain thing, he tries really really hard (i.e. trying lox for the first time knowing that he'll hate it because he hates fish or playing poker with a group of people he doesn't know each month).

I honestly can't say enough about this man. In my previous posts, I asked for effort, honesty, communication, humor and a lot more and I can truly say, he's fulfilled every last hope I had for my future partner in crime.

Now, I'm not writing this to brag or boast or throw it in anyone's face. I'm writing this to show it's possible and it's out there and it exists but it also has taken, and will continue to take effort, on both ends. Be open! Don't give up if you know it's right. I do believe in timing and fate though so it may take a while but it'll happen when you're ready. I had to go through a lot of frogs to get to my Warlord Khal Drogo.

***My grandparent's on their wedding day. We miss you Bubby.***

The Options Are Endless....so they say - Entry 21

Welcome to cuffing season everyone!

(Praying I get cuffed someday) 

My personal trainer, who is secretly and not so secretly in love with me, told me about cuffing season. Before I get into the definition, I do want to give a shoutout to my trainer Simon! HEEYYOOO! He's wanted to be in a blog entry for a while so here you go :) He's told me that once I'm done trying to find the one, he'd be there for me *Cue the Jackson 5 singing I'll be there*

I do have a one true love though...and it's my nephew! He'll be my cuddle buddy all winter 😍

Anyways, at first, I didn't know what cuffing meant when Simon told me about it....he kind of described it as a time where the cold seasons begin and people want a person to cuddle with. People find that person and they cuff them...or put a title on things so they have a snuggle buddy for life! Well, that last part might not be true...maybe not for life, instead maybe just until Summer rolls around. But anyways, I decided to see if it was an actual thing, so naturally I googled it...and by golly Urban Dictionary has a freakin definition and scenario for cuffing season:

"During the Fall and Winter months people who would normally rather be single or promiscuous find themselves along with the rest of the world desiring to be "Cuffed" or tied down by a serious relationship. The cold weather and prolonged indoor activity causes singles to become lonely and desperate to be cuffed.

Brittany: Why is everyone trying to holla this week like outta no where?

Tiara: You know cuffing season is in full effect right?

Brittany: Oh yeah you right. I know I wont be sleeping alone this weekend.

#cuffing #single #fall #winter #spooning #season #cuffingseason #breakup"

Urban Freakin Dictionary is cooler than I am. Needless to say, I'd like to experience cuffing season buuuuutttt we'll just have to wait and see what happens. 

I recently went on a date that seemed as though it might have been promising. The young man on the other end of the text conversation was great at keeping conversation going and seemed very interested. He even called me a couple of times...unfortunately I wasn't in a place to answer but it's the thought that counts! After a few days of texting, we decided to meet. 

My first impression was mixed. Yes, he looked like his pictures but he didn't really make eye contact but I just chalked that up to being shy. I wanted to really give this guy a chance...something I didn't do much in the past. 

When we sat down, we were talking about our jobs, and then, for a split second it got quiet...and it all went to shit from there. He immediately looked down at his hands (which were placed under the table in his lap area) and asked "so if you could choose one movie to watch for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?" 

Remember this sign: 

I wanted to be like...do you have topics to talk about on dates written on your hands???? The next question was "If you could choose anywhere in the world to live, where would it be, and why?" and then "If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be...and why?" and then "What's your favorite memory from your childhood and why?" Each time looking down at his lap area/hands just before asking the questions. This went on for an hour. He would ask me a question (essay style...always asking "and why") and I would answer it....I felt like we were in a job interview or I was writing a college entrance essay! 

Unfortunately the waiters were men and they weren't getting my hints to bring the damn check. No offense but they just don't get it as well as women might. I was literally giving them this face every time they came over to ask how we were doing: 

(My adorable nephew)

This face obviously means, HELP AND GIVE ME THE MOTHER F'ING CHECK! The face didn't work though...

So finally, he starts talking about the first time he got drunk.....

"I wasn't feeling well so I found a bush nearby and did a number 2. Once I was done, I felt better". 

😩 #NailInTheCoffin

What 30 year old says "I did a number 2"??? He could have just said he didn't feel well...

I finally gave up giving hints to the waiter and said "Can we get the check?"

I gave him a hug goodbye and we went our separate ways.........

As you can imagine, I won't be going on a number two (second) date with him...Get it? 

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The United Dates Of Sarah - From Dear Abby...But Not - Entry 20

You guys! It's been too long and sooo much has happened. Let's catch up a bit. First of all, I'm going to be an aunt in about 3 months! And guess what...it's a boy! Do you know what that means? It means he's going to grow up with me telling him exactly how to treat girls, how to be a gentleman, how to be that night in shining armor, that Ryan Gosling to someone's Rachel McAdams...kinda like this

Anyways, that's a big thing..

Soooo this blog entry is going to be a little different. This is going to be an open letter to my future nephew Eli that I hope he reads around the time of dating age.

Let me just start with this quote:

"If the person you're dating doesn't add to you, they are taking away" - Unsure who said it, but I like it.

_________

Dear Eli,

I'm sure you're reading this letter thinking, what does my crazy Aunt Sarah have to say now and why am I in your blog? Well, you should only be so lucky. 

Anyways, I'm here to give you some tips and tricks about how to treat the special someone you end up dating. 

For the most part I have been treated well in relationships but just recently I felt what it's like to be treated like a hookup, like a person with no feelings and no one should be treated that way. 

Your mom and dad have only ever dated each other which is very rare and unless you're as lucky as them, I'm sure you'll have some heartbreak in your life too and you should always feel free to come to me. 

First of all, I don't care who you date. Girl, boy, or anything in between...as long as that person makes you happy and you're able to do the same. With that being said, I'm just going to use the pronoun "she" and "her" to make things a little less confusing....and I have some suggestions about how to make your person feel special. 

Tip #1 - Put some god damn effort in/GOOGLE: It's not hard to Google. Well, I'm not sure if Google will even be a thing in 15 years BUT it is now so this is what I'm going with. Google is a search engine that works wonders. Do you have a question? Google it. Do you need advice? Google it. Do you need to get suggestions for nice date spots? Google it. It's quite simple actually. Even just taking a minute to search "fun date ideas in SD" will provide you with tons of answers! Once you've found an event/idea/location you like, put a little spin on it. For example, if you think the girl you're dating would like Mission Bay, order some Subway sandwiches before you head out and bring a blanket. BAM!!! It's a romantic picnic and look... all for about $12! (Not counting inflation by the time you read this). The little things in life also are very important. Include little surprises here and there. Make her feel like you're trying. A note or a flower on her car. Bring the romanticism. Who knows, maybe you're a 300 lb wide receiver right about now but I know deep down inside you want to be romanic and make her feel special.

Tip #2 - PDA: I think we can all agree that public displays of affection can go one of two ways. It can either be cute OR you might feel like taking a shower after seeing it. I'd go with the cute one. This means holding hands, a kiss every now and then or a shoulder lean. What do all of these have in common? Touch and showing off the fact that you like this person enough to show the world. Who wants to feel like they're embarrassed of the person they're with? No one! So don't be shy and take your girl's hand or throw that arm over the shoulder.

Tip #3 - Meet her life: What do I mean by this Eli? Well, when you describe your life, I'm sure you talk about your likes, hobbies, friends and family and if you're serious about a girl I'm sure you'll want her to be a part of some of your life. The guy I was just dating for 4 months had me meet 1 friend and we literally did NOTHING. I couldn't stand it anymore. I kept asking him to come to events I was going to and meet my friends but every time he was *cough* *cough* "not feeling well". I was being hidden and that doesn't make anyone feel special. One thing I'm sure your mom will teach you is inclusion! Everyone deserves to feel wanted.

Tip #4 - Make them a priority & think: Boys are dumb.  I really hope you're not but I'm going to assume you'll be a normal teenage boy who doesn't get hints so my suggestion to you is THINK! Before you go on a date think about the girl. What would she enjoy? Even if it's just a movie and it starts at 6pm, think about food. Will you get food there or should you eat before hand. BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T EAT BEFORE SHE GETS THERE AND THEN OFFER HER YOUR LEFTOVERS! Let me tell you a little story. This past gentleman I was dating thought it was a good idea to ask me to the movies after work around 6:30pm. I hadn't eaten since lunch and he knew that but he was hungry. So I got to the movies (located next to the food court) and saw him eating fries. He looked at me and said "want one? I already ate my meal". F THAT! How rude! I was thinking *Yes, that's exactly what I would like after a long week is a beautiful meal of a fry....I'm stuffed*....said no one ever! Anyways, think about the girl and what would be the right thing to do.

Tip #5 - Be the safety blanket: Most girls want to feel safe and this doesn't mean you have to go to the gym and start lifting weights. This just means she wants to feel comfortable and liked/loved. Spending time with the person you're dating is important. The person I was just dating didn't spend more than 3 hours with me at a time. He wasn't making us a priority and that sucked. Just realize people are sensitive and want to be romanced, pursued and cuddled. Make your girl feel secure that she's the only one for you and tell her she's beautiful.

Now, all of this to say you're actually liking the person. I'm not saying, do this for EVERY SINGLE girl. These tips are for someone you're consistently dating...someone you're exclusive with. You gotta vet her first; make sure she's not bat shit cray. And I obviously have more tips like have open communication and be honest and all that but that's for another letter at another time. This is just about making her feel some type of way about you. And she needs to put in the effort too. No one is perfect but you can try to be perfect for each other. Dating is a two way street and you need to be willing to drive with the other person. 

In conclusion, I hope you have fun, are respectful and come out with some awesome stories :) 

I don't know you yet, but I already love you and can't wait to finally have a man in my life that I love unconditionally. 

Love,

Auntie Sarah

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The United Dates Of Sarah - I'm Baaaacckkk - Entry 19

I'm baaaaccckkk! I wasn't away because I was dating someone and didn't have anything to write about...I was away because I was busy moving back to San Diego and getting my life together. After two years in Los Angeles, I realized that life wasn't for me.

Enough about me though...haha just kidding..but really, did anyone watch The Bachelorette this past season?!? Ben Z and Ben H were so good. Ok that's all I have to say about that **Heart Eyes Emoji**

Ok so the reason I'm back is because, drum roll please.........I went on a terrible date.

I'll call him "Captain Jack Sparrow" and I'll tell you why in a bit ;)

But first, let's take it back to where it allllll began.....Plenty Of Fish. Like many free dating sites, I was getting terrible pickup lines daily, but one good one stuck out...finally! I checked out his profile and he seemed normal but very funny. I was literally laughing out loud while reading his profile which is a good sign, right?

Anyways, I wrote him back and even in "conversation" he was funny. I mean, we had paragraphs to talk about which was great and I was so eager to meet him! The only bummer was that it was his birthday and he was leaving for a while to celebrate.

I thought this was it. I thought he was going to have an awesome birthday and totally forget about me and our date...but he didn't! I got a text after his trip and we planned a meeting on a Wednesday night at a wine bar. He didn't ask me if I liked wine or not but I just went with it (For future reference, I would rather have food any day over alcohol). Anyways, we planned to meet at 8pm for a drink........

And then we met....

Now, before I get into the nitty gritty, I have to explain something. I am very short. At only 5 feet tall, I've experienced people walk into me, look over me, and talk to me like a child but the thing I can't stand the most, is when a tall guy doesn't make the effort to give me a good hug. I HATE the neck hugs. I just feel like, if I could grow, I would...at least you can make yourself shorter...just bend down and give a good hug. I don't care if we just met, do it (like the Nike symbol). I don't know if that makes sense to other people...but neck hugs are a big pet peeve of mine...and Captain Jack Sparrow did it. Strike 1.

But I gave him the benefit of the doubt. Not everyone is familiar with what not to do with short people.

So we officially meet:

Me: Hi, nice to meet you!
Him: Yeah! So, I have a favorite spot in this place but these guys (he points behind him) are in it. I've been here since 6pm cuz I wanted the spot. Oh well. Anyways, I couldn't get you a glass because they need to see your ID so go to the front and show them your ID so you can get a glass. I'll save our spot

At that moment, I realized he had been at this wine bar for 2 hours. I look over at the pitcher of Sangria he held closely to him...it's half empty....or half full depending on how you look at things...but ANYWAYS, the point is, he's tipsy for sure!

As I'm standing in line to show my I.D. he comes over and complains about how the workers here are so slow!
    - Strike 2. Being that most of my friends work in the service industry, I really don't like it when people don't understand that being a server, a bartender, etc is hard! They get yelled at, ripped off, and pressured all day to help you! They're just trying to do their job.

So, needless to say, that was slightly annoying.

I just said, "it's ok. She's helping the people in front of me. I'm not in a hurry." He just nodded and went back to the area he was saving.

Ok, so I finally get my glass and when I get back to our area, he pours me a huge glass of Sangria. When I say huge, I mean basically fills the entire glass and he just goes "whoops". Is he trying to get me drunk?

Anyways, he starts talking...and when I say talking, I mean speed talking with the use of his hands, arms, eyes...this guy is ANIMATED, even more than Mikey Mouse himself. Don't get me wrong, the enthusiasm is great, but it's about 5 minutes into the date and I'm already exhausted.

As he's going on and on about himself, he does't look me in the eye once. He is all over the place like

FINALLY, he pauses for a second and I ask him:

Me: So how did you find this place? **It was such a cute little place, unless he lived in this area, it probably isn't somewhere he would know about**

Him: I'm a really open and honest guy. I'm not going to lie to you. This is my go-to spot for dates.

-_-

Ok, that's fine. I'm sure all guys have go-to spots but don't admit it....especially on a first date! Anyways, that gets him going. Now he's talking about how he's very honest and he wants me to know that he's looking for a girlfriend. He doesn't play games, blah blah blah...and then the moment he'd been waiting for this entire date comes. The guys who have been sitting in his go-to spot, are leaving!

These seats were literally 2 feet from where we were already sitting but he still had his heart set on these seats so as soon as they left, he snatched the opportunity.

Now sitting in a new spot, his energy level spikes!

Him: So what do you like to do for fun?

**Because I'm so exhausted I've decided to give minimal answers at this point**

Me: I like to hang out, play poker...I like to **he interrupts**

Him: Wait, aren't you going to ask me what I like to do?

Me: Yeah, what do you like to do?

Him: No I want you to ask me because you want to ask me

Me: Yeah, what do you like to do?

**Get ready everyone...this is how I came up with his nickname**

Him: I like to go Pirating.

Me: -_- **I guess I'll ask** What is that?

Him: It's so fun! Me and my friends dress up like Pirates, we take out two sail boats, everyone has a squirt gun and we try and take over each other's ships. If we fall overboard, we're out, we die. If we try to take over the other ship by jumping onto the other boat, we can take the wenches and every time the captain gets hit with the water guns, that's one point off. It's so fun, we do it all of the time. I don't always dress up but it's just more fun that way to get into character and be one with the game.

Me: Oh wow

Him: Yeah....and you're Jewish right? Do you like your family?

**This guy should have won the topic of conversation transition of the year award! I mean, how did we get from Pirating to Family and me being Jewish? but I go with the flow and I answer:

Me: Yes and Yes

Him: Oh wow, like really? You like your family? They must be normal. Mine isn't. I haven't talked to my sister in a couple of years because I was brought up super Catholic and as I got older, I decided to find answers for myself and I decided to not follow the Bible to the "T" anymore. If my parents knew I was out with a Jewish girl right now, they'd think I was going to hell.

Strike 3 and 4

I was done like Thanksgiving dinner at this point, but he wasn't yet....

Him: So have you been on any bad dates from this site?

**This was my opportunity to slip in the fact that I don't kiss on first dates...dropping the hint here would ensure the point that I do.not.want.a.kiss. I hope.**

Me: One date was really bad. Yeah, I don't kiss on first dates but this guy decided to and it was just not good.

Him: That's it? That's not so bad. I had one girl just stop talking half way through the date but I wasn't going to let that stop me from having fun! So far so good on this date though. Like I said, I'm a very open and honest guy.

At this point I was leaning against the bar area, head in hand. It was time to go in my mind. After a long day at work, I wasn't expecting an exhausting date. He looks at me though and says:

Him: You like to touch your hair a lot don't you?

Me: Yeah, it's soft. **In no mood to go back and forth with this guy anymore**

Him: What do you use? Maybelline?

Me: Maybelline is makeup.

And with that, I got up and asked him if he was ready to head out haha

He walked me to my car and planted the biggest wet one on me.....
Joking, I'm joking...I think he got the hint I dropped. He just gave me another neck hug and walked away.

Not 20 minutes later I got a text telling me how great of a time he had...although I think he just had a good time with himself since I maybe said 10 words but I'm glad I made someone's night I guess haha...anyways, I started off with a bang I guess.

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