2nd Second Date

As mentioned in the previous post I had two 2nd dates. January is going good. Saturday, I went out with December #2.  December # 2 is from Michigan and we had a nice first date at this restaurant/bar. To give him somewhat of a real identity and to make it easier to keep everyone straight I will just use his first initial which is A.

A few days after our first date, A left for Michigan to spend the holidays with his family. When we went out over the weekend it had been almost three weeks since our first date.  I realized the other day I have not talked to him on the phone for more than a few minutes but we do text almost everyday.  He even text me just after midnight (his time in Michigan) on New Years Eve.  I just looked back over my text messages and wow we text a lot.  He actually sent me a text while I was out with M.  In case you were wondering, I didn’t answer until the next day.  A is very thoughtful and sends texts asking about specific things I have mentioned or talked about.  He knew Monday was my first day back at work and sent me a text to ask how it was going.  I also told him that I have a collection of shot glasses and he brought me back on from Detroit. 

Anyways, so while he was still in Michigan we text about going out again. He suggested a movie and we had tentative plans.  I enjoy movies but don’t go very often. There wasn’t anything I really wanted to see so I suggested an improv show instead.  He had never been to an improv show and it sounded like a good idea with more opportunities to talk than in a movie.  He planned the first part of the date and we went to The Federal Bar.  It is a cute place.   A and I talked about his trip, the holidays, going back to work, improv, and tons of other odd topics.  I noticed that there is a few lulls in the conversation.  They were not uncomfortable and didn’t last for long before the conversation picked up.  I don’t know if its because maybe he makes me a little nervous or if despite having a million different things we can talk about…..we just couldn’t think of one quickly enough to transition without a pause taking place. 

After dinner we went to an improv show at IO.  He does all the chivalrous things like opening doors and walking on the outside of the street.  He also held my hand and seemed really comfortable around me.  When we sat down for the show he put his arm up on the back of the chair and around me.   We saw three different improv groups perform.  The shows were amusing at times and hilarious at other times.  A also really enjoyed it.  So yeah we also kissed….a lot.  It was fun.  Good times.  I really enjoy making out. 

I also wanted to add that I paid for the improv show and the parking in Hollywood (for once I actually had cash.)  I only want to point this out because I know I have shared my thoughts on a man paying for the date.  While I fully appreciate and like it when he pays I also believe it is only fair to reciprocate the generosity and not take advantage of someone.