EEK!!!! Blind Date!! HELP!!
 

Yep.. you read that right... me.. the one who seldom steps out of my comfort zone has agreed (am I crazy?) to go on a BLIND DATE tomorrow nite... YIKES!!

I have NEVER been on a blind date... and to put it mildly I am a bit nervous about it... not only it being a blind date.. but the first "date" that I have had in YEARS...

HELP!!! I need advice... words of encouragement... things to avoid... topics to discuss... etc... PLEASE help...

btw... date is scheduled for 7 pm CST... so hurry.. PLEASE ;)

and THANKS...

Dont worry JF, you will be fine, stay away from politics, but current event are fine. let him lead the conversation, that will tell you how interested he is in you or whether he can have an original thought. dont be nervous though! you are a great woman! it is up to him to impress you!

Be happy, be safe, and have fun!!!!!!! It's your turn to be happy.

Do you know where you are going and what you will be doing?

First date kinda thing would maybe be dinner and a movie...

First thing - I would drive myself and meet the date at a pre-arranged spot. That way if you want to end the date you have the ability ot leave and not be dependant on him to drive you somewhere.

Make sure that you bring enough money to cover any expense for yourself - just in case. I would also - depending on what you are wearing, carry a wallet like a man's wallet, instead of a purse - unless you are wanting to freshen up your makeup. The less things I have to worry about keeping track of the better.

I would also be comfortable in what I am wearing. I don't want to be messing with pantyhose that won't stay up, or man - my feet hurt in these shoes. I don't want to have to worry about tugging or adjusting.

And Jenna, be yourself - smart, funny, opinionated and passionate.

Topics to maybe avoid - politics, old boyfriends/girlfriend/wives/husbands, children.

Topics to maybe talk about - movies, music, education, hobbies, job, vacations. You can find out a lot about a person by discovering their interests, not their hangups.

Most of all just relax and have fun. Remember, you aren't the only one that is nervous. It is a blind date for him too!!! :D

Let us know how it went!!!

((((JENNA)))))

What to wear? -- Pick something *comfortable* ~ if you fidget all night you'll make him nervous too!

What to talk about? Him of course. Ask good questions and listen to the answers. I *know* you're a good listener. :)

:D Don't forget to smile -- a lot -- and laugh. Nobody wants to be around someone who is serious all the time.

If you think it's going well -- and I am sure it will -- touch his hand or something. Be natural! Wait for him to return your touch later. It's a good signal. ;)

Don't invest too much int his one experience....it's just a casual meeting....if HE screws up and ISN'T the one, it'll be his loss. :D

I am sure you'll have a great time! And don't forget to tell us how it goes........I'll be wondering ALL day tomorrow. :)

Have fun, be yourself, get laid. Simple as that. :D

((((((Jenna)))))))) Good luck!

My advice (keep in mind I'm probably just as "rusty" at this stuff as you) ... treat it more like an opportunity to meet and get to know someone who you've never met before (not as a date, but just a chance to sit down and get to know another human being) and go with the intention that you are going to have fun ... whether or not he does is up to him. :) sending you wonderful wishes for the evening!

Only 24 hours to wait :rolleyes:

Just have fun!

You all are so wonderful...

I have the clothes picked out... casual black jeans... and a soft sweater

I believe the plans are for dinner... he mentioned 2 nice restaurants...

We are meeting at a neutral spot and will drive to the restaurant together..

Will stay away from politics... and attempt to keep the conversation light.. :)

please keep the tips coming..

Wear light yet memorable perfume

Accentuate your favorite feature

If you don't want to have sex, don't shave your legs :p

ROTFLMAO!!!! That is soooooooo true!!!!

Just be yourself....nobody could ask for more - go - have fun!

If it works - great - if not, a life experience for the next one....

you go girl! :D

I too have never been on a blind date, is he actually blind, or do you not have a picture of him, or is that you don't know him. :)

No really not trying to be a smartass I am just curious. Good luck! and let us all know how it turns out.

**shrugs**

If he doesn't like stubble, I didn't want him anyway. LMAO.