Minor victory thread

I bought a box of Lucky Charms at the store today. For ME.
Oh man, the other day I bought Alpha Bits. I was like "Oh, Leigh, you're crazy. Adults don't eat sugary cereal. Haha." But I didn't feel a single bit of shame as I checked out. And then I had them for breakfast and it was like eating crunchy sugar and the regret set in.

Still.

I finished the box.
 
Got my first PlentyOfFish date lined up for tomorrow. I feel nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

No really, just kinda blase about the whole thing which is probably a great attitude to go in with.

"Hi, my name is Rita. What's your name?"

"Meh"
 
Date went well enough. She's nice, smart, attractive. And as interesting as plain oatmeal. It felt like a job interview. She wants to go out again and I'm dreading sending the 'yeah but noooo' message.
 
Date went well enough. She's nice, smart, attractive. And as interesting as plain oatmeal. It felt like a job interview. She wants to go out again and I'm dreading sending the 'yeah but noooo' message.
I dunno man... sometimes it's just a matter of finding the right vector... and from personal experience, there's just something about a quiet girl once you get her to open up..... so to speak.
 
After swearing I was giving up on dating, the world dropped a Dostoevsky-loving artist into my lap so now I'm about to go take have coffee with a girl probably way out of my league so hey let's hope I don't say anything too embarassing.
 

BananaHands

Staff member
After swearing I was giving up on dating, the world dropped a Dostoevsky-loving artist into my lap so now I'm about to go take have coffee with a girl probably way out of my league so hey let's hope I don't say anything too embarassing.
You'll be fiiiine. Just don't overthink it.
 
What our potassium-loaded friend said. You've got this, mon ami. She obviously liked the first impression, and your lasting impression on here has been a very positive one. Just be chill. Like Fonzie.
 
I dunno man... sometimes it's just a matter of finding the right vector... and from personal experience, there's just something about a quiet girl once you get her to open up..... so to speak.
It's not that she's quiet. She's a vegetarian, and she can't have anything too salty, sweet or bitter because she has hyperactive senses of smell and taste. So she can't drink beer or wine either.

Zzzzz
 
OK, she's asking me out again. I need some feedback on my response:

"
Thanks so much for a great night. It was fun to meet someone with a lot of worldly experience outside of our little neck of the woods; although the idea of getting mugged in South Africa has led me to think avoiding that content entirely would be a fantastic idea :) You're a sweet, attractive girl with brains to match - a rare combination! I'll be honest and say I didn't feel any kind of romantic spark but if there's a movie that you're interested in and you need some loudmouth know-it-all to accompany/bodyguard you, I'm your guy :)


Thanks,
Adam
"

Is that appropriate?
 
"I'm putting you in the friendzone."
I suppose if she also felt no spark (perhaps she feels you are too wild/daring for her?), then that could be appropriate. But if she seems the clingy type, then you'll need to let her make the decision, just not sure how you could turn her off without letting her down, y'know?

--Patrick
 
Improved my 27 in 5 time by 35 seconds today! Can now get it done in 5:25! Just need to shave off 25 more seconds!
 
If you honestly think that there's a chance you and she could be good friends or romantically involved later, then that sounds fine. Otherwise drop the offer for a movie - a "consolation/pity prize" is worse than a simple "Thanks, but no".

Trust your gut.
Yep. A simple "Thanks, but I don't think we're a good match" is more than good enough.
 
Ok, how about this?

"Thanks so much for a great night. It was fun to meet someone with a lot of worldly experience outside of our little neck of the woods; although the idea of getting mugged in South Africa has led me to think avoiding that content entirely would be a fantastic idea :) You're a sweet, attractive girl with brains to match - a rare combination! I'll be honest and say I didn't feel any kind of romantic spark which is unfortunate but I still appreciated the opportunity to get to know you. I hope you have a great time in Croatia - and don't let family get you down, they're the only one you get :) "
 

BananaHands

Staff member
The money I made from filming a grill designed specifically for cooking an entire cow got me through my financial crisis slightly unscathed. Oh, also tickets to the opening Bears game because they're cooking a cow for tailgating!

Phew.
 

BananaHands

Staff member
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The cow rotates on that metal slab in the middle. The slab is filled with searing hot avocado oil that helps cook the cow from the inside out. The bottom of that sucker is pumped with so much charcoal it'd make your head spin. Takes about six hours to cook the cow.

Oh, that little guy is a wagon the outfitted to cook a rotating prime rib as well.
 
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