Blind Date Experience

For some random reason, I've always been curious about the whole blind date experience and I decided I wanted to go on a blind date - Actually I'm not quite sure why. I think it's probably because there is something so out of one's control when it comes to a blind date. I guess you never know what/who will show up, if you would have anything in common apart from the fact that you are human beings :), or if you'll just not be attracted to them or not even get any vibes - besides, it will give your internal crisis management skills some practice.

In any case, my action item on my personal list was "checked". A friend thought I'd have something in common with another of his friends hence the match making attempt.

I didn't know what to expect and me being the person who thinks through every situation and analyzes it from all angles I noticed I started to think too hard about the possible bad outcomes - for someone who is a little too optimistic, I tend to think through all bad possibilities and then hope for the best :) - but by the time the day came I had too much going on anyway and I think because it was brunch, it made for less pressure and also the location was casual and relaxing.

I have to admit I had a great time - Talked about sports and hobbies and music and a little about life and family. It was cool and it was different. I like to learn about the different things people are doing that's out of the norm and I like stories so the date added an element of variety/flavor to my day. Also I think we were both pretty realistic about things and I've never quite realized how important that was to me until the following example happened.

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Someone I just met try to implement a talk to you every day schedule... This person realized I was in business school and I had midterms around the corner and I had just turned down meeting up with them because of those midterms but they still felt like calling everyday was ideal - all I could think of was how unrealistic and that was a MAJOR turn off needless to say that signaled the end of any further communiation with that person.
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In any case, everything is all open and I am happy that if for nothing else I've expanded my network. Hopefully I'll get to do one of those other fun things on my personal check list soon.