Day 3 perfect first date? Is there such a thing?

I decided that today I would write my blog earlier so I was not up past midnight trying to get a post written for this darn challenge. I also have decided to start writing on a blog I made years ago about adoption. So now that I have two blogs I have to be even more efficient with my blogging time and actually get something done.

Today is Day 3: Your idea of a perfect first date

Well, we all know now that I have a bit of experience on first dates. When I was 16 years old my best friend and I decided that we would go out on 100 first dates before we got married. She didn't make it, but I DID!

-A perfect first date should be planned yet simple. An activity like dinner and a game is perfect.

70's themed group date

-I actually enjoy first dates that are double dates more then single ones. It gives more of an outlet if the conversation dies. Plus bringing a wing woman/man relieves so much more of the awkwardness of first dates and eliminates lots of the games people play to make up for said awkwardness.

-A first date should be short. Maximum three hours.

-A perfect first date happens when the guy has a sense of humor and can just go with the flow.

When I think of the perfect first date there are a few that I have been on that come to mind. The first one was with Rob. Well actually I was technically on the date with his cousin Zeb, I had brought Liz with me and he had brought Rob but through out the night we kinda switched dates. It was a very simple date. We met at Lee Davis High School and went into Richmond. We ate at Bottoms up Pizza and walked along the canal walk and just talked. The guys showed off a little bit by jumping and climbing all over the canal and it was fun to watch. Both Liz and I went home that night and decided it was the most enjoyable date we had ever been on.

The next date I think of was my first date with Cameron. It was also a double date. He brought his roommate and I brought Catherine. They picked us up at our apartment and we went to a show on campus. I can't remember the name of it but it was a Chinese drum group and it was fabulous! Normally I would not suggest going to things that do not allow for conversation on first dates but this one was worth it and really helped us learn a lot about the guys we were with. We were sitting near the stage and for the closing song Catherine, Cam's roommate, and I all ran up on stage and started dancing with the dancers and the drum group. Cam of course stayed behind in his seat. It was so much fun and very telling of everyone's personalities. After the show we went to Jamba Juice and all talked and laughed. It was great!

The third one was a single BLIND date with Brad. Basically he picked me up at my sister's apartment and we played pool and then went to eat at Denny's. It was very simple but we had a great time!

All three of those perfect first dates resulted in relationships to follow. What makes the date is not the activity but it is the conversation and the person you are on the date with. Less is more people! I am telling you, less is more.