a first date

Saturday night, date night. We are going out to a Mexican place that serves great Tacos--and hopefully great margaritas. Although I wrote not too long ago as to what was a proper Saturday night date outfit, I had some trouble getting ready tonight. You see, while I do believe it should be preferred to wear a skirt or dress on a Saturday date, I selected jeans fearing that "first" dates need to be considered carefully. So, I am wearing black skinny jeans (shocking), a low cut grey Stella McCartney top, a push-up bra, and my black MJ sandals. As was pointed out to me several months ago, I should be wearing color, unfortunately outside of one hot pink Lacoste top, I do not own any :(. To be remedied someday.

I have spent all day reading that damn book and have gained a lot of new insights into dating, standards, deal-breakers, expectations, and you name it. Yes, I did want to throw the book at the wall at certain points. Like when the author actually had the nerve to suggest that Samantha was too self-centered and selfish, in the first SATC movie, for choosing herself over a relationship with a great guy. DUH! Um, author, the entire character Samantha is based around a woman who does not want marriage or a serious relationship of any kind. Please, author of book, maybe you could do some research before blasting a TV series you never watched.

Anyway, outside of that error, the book does pose some interesting points. Too many points actually to cover in this blog. It will take me several days to absorb, digest and analyze these regurgitated, repackaged philosophies. For tonight, in honor of a first date, I will summarize the "What first dates really tell us" portion of the book. Basically, a first date is not a reflection of the long-term potential of a match. We should not be judging a guy on a first date, and as long as the date was okay, then we should go on a second date. Sounds about right, right? I assure you, I have always said yes to a second date to anyone who has asked, I have even said yes to a third and fourth hoping to spark a connection with these good guys. Unfortunately, there are some people you can go on a million dates with and it won't change how you feel about them. The book just says that you should at least try, and I have, so I guess I win on that point.

Now onto a first date which I sincerely hope leads to a second date.