OT: My Date

Well, as promised here is the report on my date tonight along with a picture of what I looked like (although it's not a great pic, but it's what I could get in the mirror). I got to the Caribou first and ordered a small drink and sat waiting looking around to see if  he was already there, he wasn't so I occupied myself since I was 10 minutes early anyways.  He arrived and noticed me immediately, however I really had to keep my non-judgemental mind in control because whenn I met him I started to panic a little.  He has Cerebral Palsey, which presents itself in slowed, slightly impard speech and slower movements.  I have not had much contact with people who have physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsey so I was throwen off a bit.   Well, he got a drink and then we went outside to sit on the patio since they were closing in 30 minutes.  We talked for about an hour and a half about a lot of different things and as I sat and talked with him more I relaxed and looked past the exterior to what he was like as a person.  He works for the Uof M Disability Research Unit and has a very strong Christian faith.  The more we talked, however I realized the more he is not what I am looking for.  I could get past the CP, in fact after about 10 minutes I didn't really even think about it.  The big difference is that he is a self proclaimed "homebody", whereas I am looking for someone to go out on adventures with.  He did not seem too interested when I talked about going camping, hiking, kayaking or rock climbing.  He asked if I wanted to meet again and I admit I took the easy way out and said that I would email him later.  To me it will be easier to write it all out and double check what I am saying than it was to just flat out say no.  We parted with a nice little hug and I had a nice time.  So, we will see if any of the other guys emailing me will respond to my response and hopefully there will be more dates in the near future!

Nicole, you look beautiful!! I'm happy you were able to get out and have what sounds like a decent night out  :)  Even if things didn't work out he wasn't a total creep  :) Keep at it girl!!  I'm dating vicariously through you so go have FUN!  lol *hugs*

Thanks Lori!  I did have a good night and like my BIL said at least he wasn't an a$$!  I will keep you posted on how things go!  Have a great night!

Sounds to me like it's all good, Nicole!  You got up the courage to go on the date, you went and had a decent enough time, you recognized that he wasn't what you're looking for, but you weren't turned off to more dating opportunities in the future!   Gotta jump in the water if you're gonna learn to swim with the big fishies - you got your feet wet!  I hope you feel REALLY GOOD about yourself!!!  YOU SHOULD!!!

Thanks Darla, yes I do feel good about getting out there and dating, and having a nice evening even though I know that it is not going any further.  It is amazing the difference now compared to the date I went on almost a year and a half ago!  I am just getting started and must say the water feels nice!

Nicole, You looked beautiful.....I'm glad it went good.....Too bad he wasn't what you were looking for. Maybe the next one........ Kelly

Thanks Kelly I was super rushed getting ready as I had to spend a while on the phone with Qwest trying to get some things straightened out with them!  Luckily I knew exactly what I was doing so it didn't involve a whole lot of thought! I am okay with how things went tonight and look forward to many more dates in my search for my Prince Charming!

I hope you are lucky enough to find guy as great as I have found..... who I am talking to online right now!! LOL

WTG girl!! You did what a lot of people are way to afraid to do!! Things  don't always turn out right away. What we need to do is take you out, sex you up...get some skimpy sexy clothes.... though you might attract the wrong crowd....lol....but  still! lol.

LOL!  Yeah I think I do need to go out sometime soon.  I am not so sure about the skimpy sexy clothes yet though!