OK, People!
I know you’re out there and I need you to weigh in on this one.
Some background: I answered an ad on Craigslist looking for someone who liked classical music. (don’t even start about personals on Craigslist. I usually just lurk for the fun of it.)
The guy actually wrote back and doesn’t seem like a freak… so far.
So just now, he said he’s going to try to get a pair of tickets for the concert on Oct 7 for the SPCO. The program is the Reformation Symphony.
Ok. Here are some of the questions that are beginning to race in my head. If you have any opinions or comments, I’d like to hear them…even if they suck.
1. Do I offer to pay for my ticket? If so, how and when.
2. It’s pretty clear from the email conversation that we’re going for a drink (and a bite to eat) after the concert. I’m pretty sure that should be dutch. right?
3. I’m totally meeting him at the Ordway and we’ll probably walk to wherever for the drink. Afterwards, I assume he’ll have to walk me to my car. Right? (I’m not even thinking about that awkward moment. It will just have to take care of itself.) Or, to avoid the “walk you to your car” bit, do I suggest that we move the cars? What if the place is just across the park? (It’s a small park, for those of you not from around here…one square block.)
4. What the hell do I wear? I usually dress up a bit for concerts. But I pretty much have nothing in my closet right now. I’m damn glad I have 2 months to find something…but what am I looking for???
In case some of you aren’t sure, this is likely going to be the first (unambiguous) post-divorce date (or tobaggan, if Tim is right)…after a 20 year marriage and a 2 year separation. Holy crap.
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A year ago (or longer) on This Journey…
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Returning appetites 2008
back in the saddle again 2007
day 1 without boys 2006
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A year ago (or longer) on This Journey…
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Returning appetites 2008
back in the saddle again 2007
day 1 without boys 2006
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A year ago (or longer) on This Journey…
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Returning appetites 2008
back in the saddle again 2007
day 1 without boys 2006
December 28th, 2006 at 10:31 pm
Do offer to pay for your ticket but only offer once (I’ve noticed that nice people from MN are big into “are you sure?”). If he declines your offer then thank him and say you’d like to treat him to drinks or coffee afterward. Be sure to park somewhere safe. Wear something black (always safe and classy) with an interesting piece of jewelry or a pretty wrap/shawl. There, I hope my opinion didn’t suck.
Tue Aug 08, 10:02:00 AM 2006
December 28th, 2006 at 10:32 pm
Cereal Wife–YOU ROCK! Thanks for your advice. I feel better about this already.
Tue Aug 08, 11:08:00 AM 2006