So I went on a first date with a new girlfriend last night. :-) Kidding, of course, but it really was kind of like a first date! I met J through the meetup group I attended on Saturday, and we were the first ones at the event, and got to talk for a few before the rest of the group arrived. She's a fellow online dater, also divorced, and moved here from the Midwest. We have a few things in common, although she's also very different. Her ex-H was a military officer, she's lived in Hawaii and overseas, and has done a lot of international traveling in general.
Anyway, she messaged me after the meetup to ask about my Saturday date, and suggested we get together for a drink. So last night I met up with her at the Metro stop near my work and we wandered through Georgetown, as it was her first visit to that area. We got a drink at a tapas bar down that way and just chatted. It was a great time, and I'm always happy to make new friends and broaden my social circle. She lives in the same city as me for the time being, though she's just staying with a friend while she determines where she wants to live.
It was a nice mid-week break, and the weather was gorgeous, and I just really enjoyed being so social yesterday between that and my lunch in Dupont Circle with an old coworker/friend. We are having some spectacular weather here this week, low 80s with low humidity and nice breezes, so I'm glad to continue my enjoyment of said temperatures with plans to go to a Nationals baseball game tonight.
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Spoke with date guy last night, as we've taken to texting, and it looks like we are going miniature golfing on Thursday night. Yeah, yeah, it's an old favorite of mine, what can I say? Plus, I just think it's a cute date, and it's a fun activity and a low key way to get to know someone better.
Right now, in the middle of this work week, I feel like I have so much to do and not enough time to do it. Over lunch today I need to run to the drugstore for a couple of things (I'm almost out of eyeliner, oh the horror!). After work is the baseball game, and depending on how late I get back I'd like to get to the gym, even if only for 30 minutes.
Thursday after work is my date, and again, I'd like to get to the gym after if I can swing it. Friday morning I have a sessions scheduled with my trainer at 9am. These are just all of the scheduled things I have going on. I also need to find time to do laundry, paint my nails and pack. I also dream of just having a couple hours to relax somewhere in there. I originally had this notion that Friday before my 1:40 flight would be all sleeping in and taking it easy, and now I'm beginning to suspect that is inaccurate. ;-)
It's all good, though, and I'm enjoying this week. Cheers to a much better June than last year! :-)
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Hooray for making a new friend! And I think mini-golf is a very good date too. It gives you something to occupy yourselves but it's low-key enough that conversation can flow freely.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about mini golf. Plus, it's just cute, LOL.
DeleteI agree...it's so nice to be able to meet new people - especially if you are actually able to connect! Sounds like to was a nice "date"
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was a good time! I love meeting new people, as it's so hard to find good girlfriends as an adult sometimes. At least she has promise! :)
DeleteFirst time meetings with friends are just like first dates!!! I love mini-golf. I also love amusement parks and midnight movies....if we lived in the same place, I would be there! I can't wait to hear about the date and my schedule is the same way...either nada to do....or packed. I am also so excited to hear about your trip, safe travels!
ReplyDeleteAhh, so many if only friends!
DeleteYes, what is with that scheduling business? Feast or famine, I tell you!
Feast or famine, rings true again! Sounds like a good time with the new friend. Its hard to make friends when you are out of college and high school, or dare I say, "older". I think its worse than dating sometimes! Now that I have more time this summer, I should try meetup again.
ReplyDeleteI did a lot of girl dating when I moved to a new city, and I still do - when I meet a girl at a Meetup or event that I like (or once, the bathroom line at a bar), I'm totally the "man" - I get her #, ask to meet for brunch or drinks, etc. It's fun and so much more low pressure than romantic dates :)
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