Date: December 4, 2008
Location: Epoch
Time: 8 pm
Duration of date: 1 hrs 30 min
Occupation: Computer Stuff
Age: 29

I stalked him a bit on the dating site and one day he IM’d me and we chatted for a bit.  He asked if I had found a way to get past the awkward first date thing.  I said that I was working on it.  I think the key is not to have the date completely planned out.  He said that he was pretty busy with work but he said that we should go on a horrible awkward 1 hour coffee date.

We sent a few quick emails and went out on Thursday.  I actually had a good time.  Meg was concerned because he reminded her of an ex-boyfriend that ran off.  I decided to proceed with caution.  I wanted to know if it would be horrible and awkward as promised.

I got to the coffeehouse first. It was finals week so students were either studying or sleeping in the chairs.   I grabbed a cup of tea and sat on the porch with my book (I am trying to read more).  He walks up and introduces himself.  He said he was going in for a drink and did I want anything (polite).  We talked about work. He asked if I had free time with the two jobs.  I explained that sewing was slow right now so I had free time.  We talked about the outdoors and camping.  Bikes were a big part of the conversation.  He bikes a lot. It used to be his main mode of transportation.  He was impressed that I am building a bike from scratch.  He asked if we could ride together sometime.  I warned him that I am by no means a strong rider but I would be up for it sometime.

Talking to him was easy.  I think he asked most of the questions though.  I was slightly distracted by his hotness. The hour went by pretty quick.  He mentioned that he needed to go but he wanted to hang out again.  Then the conversation went on for another 30 minutes.  I know that I could have detained him for longer but I know myself. The date ended with a nice hug.  I thought about kissing him but I knew that I would try and get him to take me home (I know myself too well).  He is going out of town this week for work and he said that he wanted to hang out when he came back.

Now here is the tricky part.  I liked this guy.  I didn’t want to f it up. I wanted to go on a second date.  I drafted an email (which M proofed for me).  I went for the short “it was nice talking to you, you should call me”.  I also wished him luck at his conference and told him that there were pictures of my bike online if he wanted to see it.

I got an email later that day with a promise of a call the following week and a compliment on the bike.  He said it would look good with a Brooks saddle.  The next day I got an email about a CL post for wheels, how thoughtful.

Stay tuned.