Three 20-something women trying to figure out what it means to be lay, Catholic, and modern all at once.


June 17, 2010

The Streak of Bad First Dates Comes to an End

Well, it's official. You know how warehouses have chalkboards indicating how many days without an injury have gone by and then they need to start over after an accident happens? I have a mental board in my head of how many consecutive awkward first dates I've been on. And I can finally start over!

So first of all, I will never date anyone less than a MAN again. Last night I was shown what it is that I desire: a man who is fun, incredibly intelligent, settled in a career, well-educated, driven, passionate, solid in the faith, had a plan for the night down which was appropriate and well-executed, etc. After last night, anything less in dating would feel unsatisfying but also unnatural. I felt fully alive and treated like a lady the whole time. He made me feel interesting just by looking at me a certain way or asking pertinent follow-up questions to my stories. AND he quoted The Godfather I and II. AND was able to talk about the sports I'm interested in. AND hold challenging, witty debates. We talked for three hours without even glancing at our watches. Did I say he could quote The Godfather? I mean really, it was a good date.

I don't know if there were fireworks on his end, or my end for that matter, but I know that I recognized something which felt good, right, and true. Who knows. Maybe sometime in the future I'll be starting another mental chalkboard in this game of dating. All I know is that I'm happy today.


8 comments:

Gardenia said...

so what did you wear????? and what did he wear????

Julian said...

I wore very Audrey Hepburn-like black capris (hit just above the ankle) with black pointed flats and a light pink sheer top (plus cami!) with ruffles and a skinny belt. He had on nice jeans and a very nice top. And a nice smile :)

Edith Magdalene said...

YOU ARE SO CUTE!! And I am so happy for you!!!!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

Shannon said...

yipee!

Shannon said...

or is it yippee??

ludovicus said...

I am very confused. You described all of my manly virtues so well that I immediately recognized myself! Yet, I was so sure that I was here in Indiana last night with my lovely wife and my outstanding and beautiful daughter - reciting our family rosary!!! God Bless you Magdalene Sisters. I love you all and pray for you all.

Grace in my Heart said...

This put a big smile on my face! Let us know if you go out again- he sounds FABULOUS!

Gardenia said...

the outfit sounds great. and of course, I was trying to be funny, pretending I was more interested in what you wore than in how the two of you got along. I hope you have another nice time with him again.

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