My Single Life - Blog

Well, I went on the big date at the weekend! It took me hours to get ready for it, which is not like me as usually I'm ready in minutes. I wore my new outfit of smart jeans with a warm fancy top and a smart little jacket and new boots. I couldn't believe how nervous I was. Thank goodness my friend and her man came along to calm me down. I waited for my date in a local bar with my friend and luckily it wasn't too busy. I made sure I sat where I got a good view of the door, but all that seemed to do was make me jump every time the door opened. I was worried I wouldn't recognise my date from his picture as he said he had had his hair cut recently. I only had a soft drink, just in case an alcoholic one went straight to my head before my date had even arrived. My friend and her bloke really tried to make me laugh and take my mind off things, but it didn't really work. I haven't felt that nervous for a long time. When my bloke arrived, only a few minutes late, I recognised him straight away thank goodness. He looked a little different from his picture, but I think people usually do. My initial feeling was that I did really like him. He was so sweet as he had some flowers for me. I didn't know whether to go over to him or wait for him to come to me, but I got up to introduce myself properly. We only stayed for one drink in the bar and then we went for a pizza. I found it quite easy to talk to him luckily, I can't recall any moments of silence. My friend and her bloke were brilliant. The two blokes seemed to hit it off well and my friend seemed to like my date too! For some reason I started to worry about my date seeing me eat the pizza! By the time we got to the pizza place I was starving. I hope my date didn't hear my tummy rumble. I hardly ate much that day as I was so nervous. I'm not a messy eater but I was really dreading eating in case I dropped food all down my clothes. I made sure I took my time and luckily there were no spills and the pizza was lovely!!! After the pizza we raced to the bowling alley. We had booked two games. My date was brilliant at bowling, I wasn't. He tried giving me advice but I still wasn't that great. I love bowling and have been loads of times, but it's just not my thing I guess. I was pleased as I managed to bet a higher score than my friend! The bowling went really quickly, I had a fantastic time. By the time we finished bowling it was quite late. Saying goodbye was a little awkward as my friends were there. They couldn't leave as I was getting a lift with them, plus I didn't really want them to leave. They just stood a little away from us to let us say goodbye. My date said he would like to see me again, which I am over the moon about. He seemed to have a great time and has told me since that he did. I can't believe my first date is over. It went so well, I don't know why I was so worried about it. I just hope the next one goes as well as this one!