Date #1: "C"

Taking a cue from my somewhat virtual mentor, Single Blonde in the City, I will be referring to my dates simply by their first initial (or clever nickname if they deserve one).

Tuesday, Nov. 2
Date #1 (and first blind semi-blind date ever since I only saw a picture)
"C"
Brown hair, brown eyes, 6'3 (A+, A+, A+)

Initial connection:
He winked at me, I winked back, he emailed me. (A+)
We emailed and texted several times, he called me Monday afternoon. We had a great phone conversation and discussed meeting for dinner on Tuesday. We really had a neat connection and I felt totally at ease talking and laughing with him. We talked Monday night for 2 straight hours. He also texted me after the phone conversation that he was really excited about our date. This is a big plus. I don't know about other women, but I love this kind of thing. Let me know you are interested...it's a good thing.

He texted me first thing Tuesday morning just to say hello. Another plus. He called around lunch to discuss our plans. He said he would pick a restaurant and make the arrangements. Plus, plus. He texted me the place, the address, and asked if 6:30 would be ok. I texted back that I would "be there with bells on." He texted back a big smiley face. I start to get *warm fuzzies*

I called him on my way to the restaurant...being new to Dallas, I have no clue where anything is. On top of that, it was pouring rain. He said he was waiting with an umbrella and offered to walk to my car, but luckily I found a spot up front and told him not to worry about it. He was standing outside the restaurant and I was VERY pleasantly surprised at his appearance. He was every bit of 6'3, dressed casually but sharp, and was all smiles. I decided to give him a hug. At this point I realize I am very nervous and shy (NOT like me). I try to keep cool and we make our way into the place. He had made reservations and we were immediately seated. The restaurant was amazing...cozy and warm, not too loud. He was a total gentleman, concerned with what I wanted to eat and drink and whether or not I was comfortable. He compliments me several times. I am feeling good, but overwhelmed at how attracted I am to him and how I am probably coming across as a shaky, goofy-smiling mess. But if I am he doesn't seem to care. The conversation flows naturally and we are laughing and being our sarcastic, witty selves. Throughout the meal he is affectionate...I can feel him looking at me, smiling, and he seems pleased with what he sees overall. I probably blushed the whole time, but luckily the place wasn't bright. At one point he laughs at something I said and reaches for my hand, wrapping a few fingers around mine, as if it was the most natural thing in the world. I am touched (literally) and find that I enjoy this confident, straightforward move. More laughs and great conversation ensue and right after he pays the check, he leans in and gives me a kiss. Now, some of you may think this is too fast or inappropriate. But not me. It was just the perfect moment. And it worked...and it was nice. I asked if he would like to come back to my place. It was a chilly, rainy night and we didn't want it to end yet. He said he would love to and off we went. I'll end the date description here, but I will say that we talked even more and shared more kisses, and laughed a lot. He left at a decent time and said we would definitely talk soon. Overall, I was pretty pleased with my first date in who knows how long.

After he leaves I'm hoping for a text that says he is happy to have met me or that he had a great time, but I'm not expecting it. And he doesn't do it. My girlfriends are immediately texting me wanting details. I go to bed feeling pretty good, but honestly wondering why this guy seemed so interested and was texting, emailing before we met but fails to send me the message afterwards that he is excited about this? I wonder if I am expecting too much too soon?

The next morning I am certain he will call or text or something. The entire day goes by and I hear NOTHING from him. I get on the site during lunch and respond to an email from another guy who seems interesting. I'm secretly hoping that "C" is just very busy and wants to contact me but hasn't been able to. Yet I know deep down that if a guy is interested, he will find a way to let you know.

I wake up this morning and am admittedly disappointed and a little peeved. I like "C" and was surprised last night to find myself really looking forward to hearing from him and seeing him again. Am I so clueless that what seemed like such a good date was really nothing special? I mean, I wasn't expecting to get serious or for him to claim me as his girlfriend, but we both seemed smitten. I am confused...am I wrong to be making a decision after a mere 24 hours? Or is it A-OK to have these expectations? And if he does finally contact me, how do I handle the situation?  Do I let him know that I am unhappy with the post-date behavior? Stay tuned.

First date with "C" (and first date of the season)
Initial connection: A+
Actual date: A+
Post-date: F