Category Archives: first date

Lesson: The Right Men Respect the Rules

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Don’t spoil dinner with dessert first. Catch up with Part 1 and Part 2… “I had fun not having sex with you,” The Real T leaned over and kissed me. “Good morning.” My lips barely touched his before I pulled … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, favorite bars, first date, I lost my pants, Kissing, lessons, Little Miss Whiskey's, The Real Mr. T | 6 Comments

A Lot Like Attraction

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

That last post was a cliffhanger, no? Here’s what happened next with The Fake T and The Real Mr. T. I looked back and forth between The Fake T and The Real T. Not a Lucky Girl and Shoes looked … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, favorite bars, first date, h street, Kissing, laws of attraction, Little Miss Whiskey's, Not A Lucky Girl, Shoes, The Bartender, The Real Mr. T | 6 Comments

A Royal Mix-Up at Queen Vic

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

“Ryan!” I leaned over the bar and motioned him close. “Closer!” I hissed, darting my eyes around us. “What’s up?” he whispered back, a bottle of Jack and a shot glass between us. “I’m meeting a guy here! And… I … Continue reading →

Posted in bad lines, beer, date picks, favorite bars, first date, h street, Lip Service, my life is a romcom, Not A Lucky Girl, Queen Vic, Shoes, The Real Mr. T | 10 Comments

Show Me Yours, I’ll Show You Mine: Best Date

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Do you ever read another blogger’s newest post and wish you’d written it, or at least come up with that idea? You’re all, “Wow, you’re an insane writer,” on the outside but like, “Dammit, I wish I’d thought of that … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, date picks, first date, I'll Show You Mine, Kissing, laws of attraction, older men, scandalous, smitten | 7 Comments

What is Attraction?

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

I went on a date the other night that left me my favorite word – unnerved. My favorite feeling, my least favorite feeling, one that drives me and leaves me wanting more and also terrifies me, makes me want to … Continue reading →

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On Wine & Women, Part 2

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

Catch up with Part 1. Once Bernie, Roommate E and I were good and tipsy off wine class, the women lessons came without further ado. Be confident and put her at ease Bernie’s first question was basic: “How do you … Continue reading →

Posted in best friend M, first date, laws of attraction, lists, Roommate E, sex | 5 Comments

Lesson: Heartache is Par for the Course

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

We met on Twitter, the Killer Kisser and I did. He shanghied me into a date with him, as Roommate E put it. He responded to our brief conversation with, “Uh-oh. I see myself about to be pulled into one … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, best friend M, brutally honest, favorite bars, first date, h street, Kissing, lessons, Little Miss Whiskey's, my flaws, out with W, Rejection, Roommate E, The Killer Kisser | 4 Comments

Lesson: You Can’t Fake Fireworks

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

I found Lonely Boy perched on a stool in the upstairs bar at H Street Country Club. There was a margarita in front of the stool beside him, waiting for me. We hugged hello, and I sat down to immediate … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, dinner dates, first date, football, h street, h street country club, Kissing, laws of attraction, lessons, Lonely Boy, out with Courtney | 3 Comments

Spotted: Lonely Boy and C, Playing Skeeball for Skivvies

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

My Friday night date has to be called Lonely Boy. And in the name of all things righteous, because he will henceforth be known as Lonely Boy, this has to happen (forgive me in advance): Dating Girl here, your one … Continue reading →

Posted in active dates, date picks, dinner dates, first date, h street, h street country club, Kissing, Lonely Boy, out with Courtney | 5 Comments

The Bartender: A Sprint Just to Catch Up

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Miss part 1 and part 2? Check ‘em. The Bartender. What happened after I told him I was no longer interested because of the drunk texts he sent me? So much. Deep breath, let’s do this shit. Roommate E and … Continue reading →

Posted in E Street Cinema, favorite bars, first date, h street, Kissing, Rock & Roll hotel, Roommate E, so wasted, The Bartender, Trainwreck | 2 Comments