vodka cream pasta. That’s what the Jessica-dubbed-Coach-Dreamy made me for dinner on Saturday. It was pretty yummy, but maybe needs a little more oomph. Very good job though, especially for a guy who admitted that he’d never even purchased chicken broth before! We had salad and chicken and bread as well—LOTS of options about the way to put things together (chicken with sauce, pasta and chicken with sauce, dressing options, etc.) I could make this into a much funnier story, and tell you about the way he hid the cookbook, but I don't wanna be mean.
The date was okay, but I think everyone who I’ve told is right—him cooking me dinner on the first date was an awful lot of pressure. It’s hard to be just getting to know someone and spent four and a half hours talking to only them with no external stimuli. Also, he is not so keen on cats, and that could be a problem. I actually made a (very bad) joke about him being a scaredy cat. [insert groan here] I just couldn’t resist!!!
All in all? A little disappointing, but I would prolly go on another date with him if he asked, just because we had such a good time at the Halloween party. And maybe we can go play pool or darts or something—an activity. With beer. The guy is more fun if he's drinking. anyhoo...
Immediately after my date I called Sterling (who is worried about adrienne) and then Jessica and Mark. I talked to Mark through two glasses of wine and until 2am. :) Anyhoo, while discussing how to proceed, Jess said something really funny:
maybe he was just nervous, or maybe he needs to be trained. Except, this isn't "flip this house" and you're not "bob vila." ha!
Also, I’m curious…so, I’ve noticed that some guys here open the doors for girls, and some guys don’t. Of course it could just be nervousness if it’s a date sitch—making them open or not open. But I even notice it at work—the Asian men here actually are so genteel that they remove boxes from my hands and carry things for me if they see me straining even the slightest bit. (sidenote: sometimes I resent people calling things “men’s work,” but if it means I don’t have to lift heavy objects I’m all about it!) Are female engineers so intimidating that they actually cause guys to be afraid of opening their door? Hmm.
Right now I am still at work. It’s approaching 7pm. This lab moving stuff is RIDICULOUS. Eh, at least I’ll be able to leave earlier on Friday…but I soooo cannot believe It’s. Only. Monday.
Ooh, and I bought that chair I showed y’all. Very cheap and very cute! Let’s hope when it arrives it’s also comfy. But for the price and the cuteness and the practicality, I couldn’t pass it up! And if it’s not supercomfy that’s okay, I’ll be studying in it or watching TV anyhow, since it will be in my room.
And I luuuuurrrrve the set of chopsticks I bought for $4 at Ross Dress for Less—ten pairs and each pair is a different color! What am I going to do with these you ask? Have a good excuse to eat more sushi, that’s what! And they’re pretty! I’ll find them online or add a picture later—too cute! And shopping at Ross/TJ Maxx/Marshall’s is always so fun ‘cause it’s so inexpensive! Yay.
Eh. Time for more rinsing.
Ooh, and there are new photos on my photo blog—check ‘em out!
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No mention of a late-night phone call to a certain someone *insert sad face*
Hope the chair gets there in one piece and that it's just as comfy as it is nice to look at.
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