So, a friend of a friend wanted to set me up. I agreed. Went on a group date this weekend(of sorts). It was awkward, of course. Everyone there knowing that this man and I were there to meet and judge each other. We went to a local brewery. It was nice. Awkward small talk. He is very nice. Good looking. Good job. Wanting to settle down. The thing is, I had a hard time deciding if he was interested. Even harder, I couldn't decide my feelings either. I have a rule with all for all my "blind" dates. The second chance rule. I give at least two dates before I can make a firm judgement on compatibility. I was told that he would like to hang out again, as would I. I am gonna give it another shot, one on one. Maybe there will be something there. Maybe not. Only time will tell...

"Mr. Right"

To clarify, I am not looking for "Mr. Right" or Prince Charming. I am looking for "Mr. Right for Me". I mean, I think a beer belly and a beard can be sexy, when done right. I want a man who is educated, thinks I am the funniest person ever, can also make me laugh, and loves his family. I want a man who holds the door for me and when in a crowded room, stands next to me with his hand on the small of my back. I want a man who loves me when I have the flu and will make me tea with honey. I want a man who is good friends with his mother, as mine is one of my very best friends. I want a man who thinks I am perfect... for him. I want a man who loves me for being short,  being foul-mouthed, thinking bathroom humor never gets old, crying at movies, drinking like a man twice my weight, being completely in love with my family, and thinking I am the funniest person ever. Is that too much to ask?

So you may be thinking why the title "30 Something Dates"... Well, I am in my 30's and have decided that bars are no more than meat markets. I am 32 and I am meeting people via online or thru friend "hook ups".  I vow to go on 30 dates between now and 12/31/2011.
It averages out to two dates a month, but with all the prep time, I think this is fair. If... I do not find Mr. Right by New Years Eve of 2012,  I will move out of state/country to pursue my education.

Ghost Cat

Date 4/10/11

We will call the first guy “Ghost Cat”.  “Ghost Cat” and I met online and went on a “blind date”. He seemed normal and nice enough. Our second date was way more interesting.

Upon arrival to "Ghost Cat's" home for our second date, I entered a house that smelled of feline urine. He owned no cats. He claimed to have cleaned the house. It was disgusting. I can’t imagine what it normally looked like. He made dinner; I brought a 6pk of my favorite beer, as a host present. As it turned out he had nothing to offer me to drink except milk. Milk and chicken parm, yum. When asking me if I would like some milk, he called me “Rachel”… this is not my name.  Did I mention he served dinner at the coffee table and used a foot massager while we sat at said table? He invited me over this night for dinner and a movie. After he said the wrong name, I thought “simple mistake, right?” So, I suggested starting a movie.  He then proceeded to inform me that all of his movies and big screen TV were in his bedroom.  Classy. I have never used a girlfriend in crisis to get out of a bad date… until this particular evening. On my way out the door, as a cherry on top to a sundae of an evening, he tried to sell me a set of luggage…