Cirque Date Update

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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 5:35pm

It was a wierd night and I was not myself. Alergies have been killing me and I just got

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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 5:56pm

I think it's great you are getting out and dating. So maybe EMT didn't knock your socks off but at least your dating and not ruminating about RG. Just getting out will help! Its noce you got to

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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 6:47pm

How to dress for a date and/or going out is a dilemma for me.

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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 7:59pm

So Mark,


Are you saying that us women should put less effort into it and just go casual?


Laurie

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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 8:11pm
yeah!!!!
 
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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 8:15pm

No I am not saying that the women should be less effort in their dress. I just say that how my date dresses is not important to me. I say that probably because I have not been with a woman who dresses like a slob.

I DO appreciate a nicely dressed woman and if she is dressed nicer than me then I get a little self conscious.

But I'm the wrong person to ask, coming from the Northeast (Joisey guy and went to undergrad in Boston), I know that people tend to get dressed up more than out here.

This reminds me of the following that I ran across a while ago (note the *** ones):

You Know You're an Oregonian When...
--***Your children learned to walk in Birkenstocks.***
--You throw an aluminum can in the trash and feel guilty.
--You complain about Californians as you sell your house to one for twice as much as you originally paid.
--You only honk your horn if collision is imminent and never for anything else.
--You consider something a "hill" (not a mountain) if it doesn't have snow on it or has not recently erupted, regardless of its altitude.
--You find a wallet with $500 and give it back to the owner.
--You've ever ordered a half caff/decaf, nonfat mocha grande with sugar-free cranberry whip (or you know what it is).
--***You know a bride & groom that registered at REI. (an outdoor-camping clothing and equipment company)***
--If someone ran your car off the highway, you might drown.
--You'd be miffed if the store was out of your favorite brand of water.
--****Every day is casual Friday.****
--Hear the word "ferry" and think of boats and long waits.
--Know at least eight people who work for Intel or Nike, or used to work for Tektronix.
--You think skiing always means being covered from head to toe, in snow or water.
--Know that Boring is a town and not just a state of mind.
--You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.
--You return from a California vacation depressed because "all the grass was dead."
--Remember the date, severity, time of day, where you were, and how long you were out of power and phone service for every winter weather event in the last five years.
--Have ever called your insurance agent to ask if your homeowner's policy covers falling trees, flooding, or mud slides
--You never go camping without waterproof matches, ponchos, and mattress pads that double as flotation devices.
--You believe swimming is not a sport but a survival skill to prevent boating deaths.
--You own more than 10 articles of clothing that have the names of microbreweries/brewpubs printed on them.
--You replace your hiking boots with Birkenstock or Teva sandals when the weather gets above 60 degrees.
--You believe people who use umbrellas are wimps or Californians, or both.
--You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Oregon.




Edited 9/4/2008 8:19 pm ET by mhash
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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 8:38pm

Thats it. I'm moving to the west coast!


Laurie

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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 8:43pm

"I want my man to compliment me by putting forth a little effort too"


Here Here! Even a little effort is worth it. I mean I got my hair done, eyebrows done, bought a new shirt and even put makeup on for it. At least meet us half way with some casual slacks and a polo with no sneakers.


Laurie

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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 8:59pm

I had a similar experience a while ago... met a guy from match. he was 40 (see i have dated older men). the date was an italian restaurant. And he showed up in cargo shorts and a plain dingyish tshirt. NEXT!!!


Although, i can't remember what i was wearing, i'm sure it was something nice. Italian restaurant, please.


However, i'm glad you had a nice time.. did he atleast notice how nice you looked? pay you a compliment?


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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 9:09pm

anonymous
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Thu, 09-04-2008 - 9:19pm

i get more compliments on my glasses than any other thing i wear. occasionally a guy will notice an artsy blouse and say something...


here's a hint mark, girls like it when ya notice and say "you look nice".... I know it puts me in a good mood.. i also like hearing "you smell nice"


So mark, do guys care if a woman says "you look nice" or "you smell nice"... ?

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