The Pre-analyses of the First Date

Maybe this thought processes just occurs among women, but I find myself predetermining how the first date will go or if there is potential for a future. It is absolutely silly.  In the perfect world, one should view the first date as a time as an introduction, nothing too serious (meaning don't start writing your first name with his last name). Also go with the expectation that everyone will be nervous and something embarrassing is bound to happen.  One time, I completely forgot about my parking meter. I left halfway through dinner and ran 6 blocks to put more money in the meter. Then ran 6 more blocks back to the restaurant. In the end, I must keep reminding myself that it is only the FIRST date :) 

The Time My Dentist Made Me Cry

For many people, going to the dentist is an uncomfortable experience.  I actually enjoy going to the dentist.  It is a delightful and rare occasion when I am forced to stay in one place and have nothing to do or nowhere to be. But there was one instance where my dentist made me cry.  My dentist is a one of the nicest people I know and a long time friend of the family.  As he was finishing up my check-up he told me that he noticed something was wrong with my finger.  I was completely caught off guard and started to frantically look at my hands to see what was wrong.  He then took my ring finger and looked at me. I looked at him and in my most happy voice said, “Oh that finger.” He went onto say that they are just concerned for me. I laughed it off and said, “One day.”  In reality, as soon as he took my ring finger my heart wanted to break. I ran out of that doctor’s office as fast as I could before the tears took over.  Plain and simple, it does hurt at times to be single.  I got into the car and the first thing that came to mind was to call one of my other single girlfriends.  Before I could leave a message I started to laugh. My message was probably one of the most ridiculous messages ever left. I did not understand how I could be laughing and crying at the same time.  It did hurt that I was single, but hilarious that my dentist could make cry so.

What my Grandmother said

I stopped by my Grandmother's today for a visit and a cup of tea.  Half way through our conversation she told me about this dating party her church is having in the next week. She went on to explain that you talk with each person for 5 minutes then go onto the next person. I told her that was called speed dating. I then asked her if she thinks I should attend the event. She gave me a little look with a sly smile and said "It might be fun" :)