EEK!!!! Blind Date!! HELP!!

[jennaflower]

Yep.. you read that right... me.. the one who seldom steps out of my comfort zone has agreed (am I crazy?) to go on a BLIND DATE tomorrow nite... YIKES!!

I have NEVER been on a blind date... and to put it mildly I am a bit nervous about it... not only it being a blind date.. but the first "date" that I have had in YEARS...

HELP!!! I need advice... words of encouragement... things to avoid... topics to discuss... etc... PLEASE help...

btw... date is scheduled for 7 pm CST... so hurry.. PLEASE ;)

and THANKS...

[flywater]

Dont worry JF, you will be fine, stay away from politics, but current event are fine. let him lead the conversation, that will tell you how interested he is in you or whether he can have an original thought. dont be nervous though! you are a great woman! it is up to him to impress you!

[Lilith]

Be happy, be safe, and have fun!!!!!!! It's your turn to be happy.

[Cheyanne]

Do you know where you are going and what you will be doing?

First date kinda thing would maybe be dinner and a movie...

First thing - I would drive myself and meet the date at a pre-arranged spot. That way if you want to end the date you have the ability ot leave and not be dependant on him to drive you somewhere.

Make sure that you bring enough money to cover any expense for yourself - just in case. I would also - depending on what you are wearing, carry a wallet like a man's wallet, instead of a purse - unless you are wanting to freshen up your makeup. The less things I have to worry about keeping track of the better.

I would also be comfortable in what I am wearing. I don't want to be messing with pantyhose that won't stay up, or man - my feet hurt in these shoes. I don't want to have to worry about tugging or adjusting.

And Jenna, be yourself - smart, funny, opinionated and passionate.

Topics to maybe avoid - politics, old boyfriends/girlfriend/wives/husbands, children.

Topics to maybe talk about - movies, music, education, hobbies, job, vacations. You can find out a lot about a person by discovering their interests, not their hangups.

Most of all just relax and have fun. Remember, you aren't the only one that is nervous. It is a blind date for him too!!! :D

Let us know how it went!!!

((((JENNA)))))

[osuche]

What to wear? -- Pick something *comfortable* ~ if you fidget all night you'll make him nervous too!

What to talk about? Him of course. Ask good questions and listen to the answers. I *know* you're a good listener. :)

:D Don't forget to smile -- a lot -- and laugh. Nobody wants to be around someone who is serious all the time.

If you think it's going well -- and I am sure it will -- touch his hand or something. Be natural! Wait for him to return your touch later. It's a good signal. ;)

Don't invest too much int his one experience....it's just a casual meeting....if HE screws up and ISN'T the one, it'll be his loss. :D

I am sure you'll have a great time! And don't forget to tell us how it goes........I'll be wondering ALL day tomorrow. :)

[Aqua]

Have fun, be yourself, get laid. Simple as that. :D

((((((Jenna)))))))) Good luck!

[fzzy]

My advice (keep in mind I'm probably just as "rusty" at this stuff as you) ... treat it more like an opportunity to meet and get to know someone who you've never met before (not as a date, but just a chance to sit down and get to know another human being) and go with the intention that you are going to have fun ... whether or not he does is up to him. :) sending you wonderful wishes for the evening!

[Scarecrow]

Only 24 hours to wait :rolleyes:

[imaginewithme]

Just have fun!

[jennaflower]

You all are so wonderful...

I have the clothes picked out... casual black jeans... and a soft sweater

I believe the plans are for dinner... he mentioned 2 nice restaurants...

We are meeting at a neutral spot and will drive to the restaurant together..

Will stay away from politics... and attempt to keep the conversation light.. :)

please keep the tips coming..

[Lilith]

Wear light yet memorable perfume

Accentuate your favorite feature

If you don't want to have sex, don't shave your legs :p

[Cheyanne]

If you don't want to have sex, don't shave your legs :p


ROTFLMAO!!!! That is soooooooo true!!!!

[musicman]

Just be yourself....nobody could ask for more - go - have fun!

If it works - great - if not, a life experience for the next one....

you go girl! :D

[BIGbad]

I too have never been on a blind date, is he actually blind, or do you not have a picture of him, or is that you don't know him. :)

No really not trying to be a smartass I am just curious. Good luck! and let us all know how it turns out.

[osuche]

If you don't want to have sex, don't shave your legs :p


**shrugs**

If he doesn't like stubble, I didn't want him anyway. LMAO.

[wyndhy]

have a great time! i wish i had more to add but it's all been said here. (((hugs))) and relaxation vibes your way...

[BIBI]

Jenna,

Just relax, have fun and be yourself......

and remember he is probably feeling somewhat the same as you are too!

[BigBear57]

Hon I'm sure you'll be just fine. The question at hand is whether he's deserving of such an honor. We all know you're a sweetheart. I just hope he's a good guy who'll respect that. Best of luck Hon.

[jennaflower]

4 hours to go...

Yikes. LOL

I woke up this morning... with this strong desire to make a change... so I got in my car went to my hairdresser and decided (on the spur of the moment) to cut off 6+ inches and add LOTS of highlights... so now I am a lighter blonde than I was :) with LOTS less hair (just below my shoulders now).

Still haven't decided what to wear...

Black jeans? Black cord pants?
Black long sleeve cotton tee? Red OR Striped Pink Soft Sweater? White Dress shirt with black pinstripes? Black Sweater with white/gray pin stripe collar/cuffs?

HELP!!!

[Lilith]

If I remember right, you have great breasts, which shirt/sweater shows them off?

If you wear the jeans wear the red or the pinstripes, the cords do the pink stripe or the cuffed/striped sweater.

[Lilith]

OMG I forgot to ask......


what shoes? and do you have a condom?

[jennaflower]

ROFLMAO...

Shoes.. black loafer types...

Condoms.. NO... don't anticipate that being required....

right? LOL

[Lilith]

[Auntie Lilith]

Jenna dear, better to be safe than sorry. Please have one just in case of a groping emergency.

[/Auntie Lilith]

[Navarre]

And don't forget......pics are mandatory.

We expect to see them posted first thing in the morning.

:D

:hug:

[IAKaraokeGirl]

((jenna))

[jennaflower]

EEKS!! 30 minutes to go... and I am headin out the door...

Wish Me Luck!!!

Hugs....


*waves*

[Scarecrow]

30 minutes to go and she still Here??? You'd better get going.


Oh yea, Good Luck Jenna

[rabbit]

GOOD LUCK!!!!!


:daisy:

[jseal]

Have fun!

[wyndhy]

i wonder what they're doing right now.... :D

[Lilith]

It's 10 o'clock...I wonder if he has held her hand yet?

[Lilith]

I wish I had her cell # :P

[wyndhy]

i pictured them talking over coffee and maybe sharing a desert

[kathy1]

So, are we all a bunch of mother hens waiting up to see if she had a good time?

[Lilith]

I wonder if she will check in?

[wyndhy]

i don't know if i'll be able to stay up that late but i do hope it all went well but most of all safely. i'm not usually a pessimist but i must admit some news-at-eleven stories are gnawing at me.

[osuche]

<<<waits with bated breath>>>

[Cheyanne]

<<<<sits at the kitchen table with the lights off.............tapping fingers on the table>>>> (brings back memories of sneaking back into the house after curfew - lol)

I do so hope that she checks in...

[Lilith]

lol...I had to come check again :p

[jennaflower]

hehehe... I am here. :) You guys are wonderful...

I would consider the date a success... especially since the last DATE I had was when I was 17... nice dinner... a few drinks.. and then stopped by a local bar for a few more... nice conversation... very nice guy...

I think I will be seeing him again... or atleast I hope that I will...

and no.. no kiss..

taking this slowwwwwwwwwww

Hugs..

[osuche]

((((jenna)))) ~ gald to hear it went well.

[musicman]

good to hear Jenna!

[Cheyanne]

Excellent! Glad you had a good time!

((((Jenna))))

[jseal]

jennaflower,

Good for you! Happy to learn you enjoyed yourself.

[Lilith]

So glad Jenna. ((hugs)) I know someone else who would be glad for you too *shrugs*

[LixyChick]

Oh Man! I missed this entire episode. Just read the whole thread...and I am smiling from ear to ear! Awwwwwwwww (((((jenna))))), I'm so happy for you and that all went well.

Ya gotta give us some specifics now hun. How tall was he? What color hair? Single/Divorced/Children? Similar interests? Career? Favorite meal? Music? Boxers or Briefs? *giggle* You know me...inquiring mind!

Oh...and did he call you today? (<------damn, that's nosey!)

[jennaflower]

I too am very glad it went well.. worse case scenerio I hope I have a new friend... I was very nervous... VERY... and it all went well.

I learned alot about him.... 6'2" red hair, single father raising 3 of his children (the other two are young adults now)... maintenance manager working lots of hours (80+ a week)... VERY dedicated dad who spends ALL of his non-working time w/ his kids (another words last night was probably the first time he has been out to have fun in a long time)... favorite food is Seafood... ex military... hmmm... country music... hmmm... Lixy.. I think I answered all your inquiries :) :) :) oh... except the Boxer/brief question... but as soon as I find that out.. I will let you know :)

Oh... and nope.. no call yet today... but it is only 8:40 am.. so I am not stressing about that YET. ;)

Hugs to all of you... thanks soooo much for the positive vibes.. I know they helped....

[Scarecrow]

Jenna glad to hear all went well and I hope it only gets better for you :hug:

[osuche]

((((Jenna)))) ~ couldn't be happening to a better lady. That man better call, or you can let me hunt him down and shoot him!

[wyndhy]

sooooo glad you had a good time :)

[Cheyanne]

I am so glad that you had a good time! He sounds interesting!

BTW - there is nothing wrong with you calling him and letting him know that you had a wonderful time. Did you get his e-mail address? He works a lot - 80+ hours! 6'2" yum - nice and tall.

I am smiling from ear to ear for you!

((((JENNA))))

[rabbit]

:line:

Happy for you, Jenna!

[jennaflower]

Thank you all... this thread has been wonderful for me.. more than you know... has been good on my ego... and a great source of courage....

No call from him today... BUT... I am not reading too much into that... I know that he has a very full plate busy with work and kids... hopefully at some point.. when he decides he needs to get away and have fun.. hopefully he will call...

IF not.. I am fine with that too.... the experience alone was a valuable one... after years of no dating.. it was a nice way for me to get my feet wet... and hopefully will get me out more often in general...

:)

Thanks to all of you... and kisses too..

[Oldfart]

Jenna

If you didn't hurt or scare each other the date was a success.

Don't sweat the could-have-beens, bad or good.

[dicksbro]

Glad that it went well. You know, my wife and I met on a blind date 44 years ago and while I was smitten on date 1 ... I think it took her a little longer ... but, needless-to-say, something must have worked. We've been married 41 years now. :)

Wishing you the best for all of your dreams. ((( HUGS )))

DB

[kathy1]

((((Jennaflower)))) ohhhh, i'm so glad it all went well.....and you have such a good attitude about it all....he'd be so lucky to have you in his life.