That's a Great Start

Had a very nice first date on Sunday night. I might slam myself often but if there is one thing I know for certain is that damn I am a great date. Hell I had a great time on my date alone recently so if I could do that why would it not be a terrific time if someone else was in the mix.

His name is Richard - he is a native San Diegan - he is 30 and we met last week (see the post titled Some Recreation). We went to a restaurant right on the water - casual and relaxed with a fantastic view. Of course the weather was perfect and the conversation was comfortable. Many laughs, some insights and definitely lots of smiles - I have never been stingy with those.

Next a stroll along the water with a soothing breeze and some PDA in a tourist spot - how refreshingly different and open. Then a bit of silliness with a visit to the local seaside fortune teller. She snapped up our attention right away when she named Richard's roommate by full name - Alan -- none of this who has an A name. I offered Richard some privacy but he said no worries I could be there for his reading. Of course my favorite part was when "Dr. Iris" said, "OK let's talk about Scott (I had told her my name)". She said, "He has had a rough three years but he is ready now. He really does not understand how strong he is. He is in this for real and has no patience for liars and cheats". Amazingly right on with the three years and all very nice but then she says, "Richard look at this man. Look at him. What will come is in both of your hands to create but I have to tell you it is rare to come across a person like this. He touches the life of everyone who he involves in his life at any level. He has no idea of the greatness of his power and wields it with a generous heart". How red was I? So super flattering - you would have thought I set this all up. Big, big smile -- very kind words.

Later back to his place for some conversation and a small bit of kissy face - but only kissy face. I told him, "I am not a tease, just a bit old fashioned". Ok nuff of the laughs people. So it ended with him saying that it was the best first date he has ever had. I asked for real and he told me yes he was serious. Very nice guy, interesting, handsome -- and oh yeah here is the shocker - he is white :) We both said were are very much looking forward to getting together again.

One small flaw. We did have an innocuous bit of conversation about names. I asked him his middle name and he made me guess - a bit of a game. He gave me the clue that it was a president's name - hmmm helpful. But I finally guessed it. Richard's middle name is Grant - ugh. I did choke a small bit on my blueberry lemondrop martini at that point but graciously moved swiftly on to the next topic - ha!