Week Four: You be the Judge. Date Report

Week 4, Date 1. Ultramarathoner. I walk into his living room, and he’s got a 8 foot x 5 foot TV screen with surround sound. Luckily, the man can cook. And he’s finishing a room in his basement, where the entertaining monstrosity will eventually reside. He makes awesome appetizers, tasty asparagus soup, and pasta with some absolutely delicious wine. He seems like a happy person. After we watch a movie (on the 8x5 screen, with surround sound) he proudly tells me he has an X-box. “What’s that?” I ask. The WWII game was loud and gory, the driving game was frustrating (am I really that bad a driver? Don’t answer that.), and the fairy game was annoying. He wants to know why he’s not getting a kiss – I let him know I’m still figuring out if I like him.

Week 4, Date 2. Dog man. We meet for coffee, and there are no seats inside, so we huddle on the wet seats in the cold outside. Seats finally open up where it's warm, but we decide to take a walk around the park. He’s got two dogs he adores, likes sea kayaking, wine tasting, hiking, and drinking beer. He seems to have friends. He’s DEFINITELY nervous, but relaxes when we’re walking around the park. He makes me laugh a couple of times.

Week 4, Date 3. A movie at OMSI, beers at one of my favorite taverns, homecooked pasta.

Whew! I'm TIRED of going on dates. And sick of emailing potential dates. It's hard work!