You’ve always been able to pull off the most interesting and diverse dates. I love that when I tell people about all the things we do on a given weekend, they are always surprised that we still continue to this after more than a year into our relationship. This date night was my first exposure to how much fun you are and the world you would help me see.
Our first stop of the evening was The Fountain. It was packed and I loved the energy that I was feeling there. Not to mention, it had such a cool throwback vibe. We ended up sitting at the bar. You persuaded me to order the pickle soup and the Cuban. I was really skeptical about the soup because I don’t like pickles. You were convincing and I trusted your judgment. It was not what I expected at all. It was amazing and so was my sandwich. I couldn’t decided between the dreamsicle or espresso martini, but ended up going with the espresso. It turned out to be one of the best drinks I’ve ever had and I turned my friends to exactly the same order when I introduced them to The Fountain. Thanks for sharing, sweetie!
After our tummies were full with goodness, we headed off to Third Degree Factory. As soon as we got there, we saw a show of dancing and fire-breathing outside. Inside they had just started doing a demonstration of glass-blowing and the men were trying to create the biggest pumpkin they could. They explained how it had gone wrong each year and hoped that this was their year. I was really rooting for them but the pumpkin collapse in the end. I wonder if they were ever successful.
There were a lot of pretty glass decorations and art there. I was nervous to touch anything because they were expensive. We joked about how some of the student pieces looked like private body parts. My favorite piece was the set of flowers displayed on the wall. The glass was thin and delicate and the colors were so vibrant.
I don’t think that we had any particular plans after the glass factory, so we headed off to the Grove to find somewhere to grab drinks. You suggested going to a drag show. I’d never been and thought it was interesting, so we went. We ordered our drinks and then headed to the back room to watch the show.
I did not expect the performers to be so funny. A couple of them absolutely had me cracking up, especially the one who did the intermission skit. As far as the lip-syncing performances went, I definitely had my favorite. She was the one who I would tip the most frequently. We also ended up seeing her at the ballet show at WashU.
A man had said something to me while I was standing there watching the show. I couldn’t hear him and then he went over to you to say something. I always wondered what that was all about and had forgotten to ask later. By now, you’ve forgotten. It will always be mystery.
I had so much fun on this date. I admit that I’ve been pretty stuffy in the past and would probably not have enjoyed a drag show. I’ve never liked anything that was too out there. I’ve learned to not take everything, including myself, too seriously. I’m glad that you are able to experience this Cuc.
OOTD: Laura Conrad fuzzy cream cardigan, belted champagne lace dress, and laced boots.
On Friday, you picked me up from my house for the first time. I made sure to be ready on time given our second date. It was your first time meeting Teddy as well. Teddy usually growls at strangers when they enter the house, but he seemed to take a liking to you.
After the three day rule had passed, you texted me to see if I wanted to do something. I don’t like it when guys employ that dating rule and think there’s a lack of interest when they do that, but I wanted to stay open-minded. We decided on doing something low key by going to Ted Drewes with our dogs. Unfortunately, this was probably our worst date.