Date: May 25, 2008
Location: El Arroyo
Time: 7:45pm
Duration of date: 2 hrs 15 min
Occupation: Web Designer/Student
Age: 33

This guy showed up with a mountain man beard. Can you say “CREEPY” boys and girls?

This dude was weird. I think part of it was nerves. But still, something beyond that was wrong. He claimed to be a vegetarian/vegan. Then he said that he was curious about meat sometimes and would eat it. WTF! His main mode of transportation is his bicycle. He knows nothing about bikes and repair though. Not impressed.

He asked most of the questions. I was trying not to appear bored (come on mexican martini, work your magic). Then he dropped the bomb. He asked what my guiding principles and beliefs were. That is not a first date question. That a question to be asked when drunk or under the influence. Or maybe after sex. Totally inappropriate for a first date.

When dinner was over, he asked if I would be up for going to the Gingerman for a beer or hanging out somewhere. I had my one Mexican Martini with my dinner and I wanted to escape. Then there was the payment for dinner thing. I suggested that we split the check. I figured that it was best not to lead this dude on.

At the end of the date I attempted the patented “handshake and run”. Unfortunately I got into the awkward hug. Then he tried to kiss me. I am hoping he wanted to kiss my cheek. That’s what he got (or a mouthful of hair).