THOMAS R.: 64 / canine walker/ photographer
WHEN HE IS HAPPIEST: Mountain climbing, biking, kayaking, and gardening
WHAT MAKES HIM A CATCH: He’s an awesome chef and baker.
7 P.M. FUJI AT INK BLOCK, SOUTH END
BLANK CANVAS
David I utilized for Cupid as a result of I have to get out extra.
Thomas Cupid stored popping up on my Fb feed, so I made a decision to submit an utility on a lark. I used to be actually shocked after I was chosen — possibly the pool isn’t that deep.
David I walked to the restaurant and felt calm.
Thomas I walked my canine and took a fast nap. I felt fairly calm. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
David I used to be just a little early and was seated at our desk beside the entrance window. Thomas was on time.
Thomas I used to be 5 minutes early. He was already seated.
David I believed he was good-looking.
Thomas He was effectively dressed.
FORM & FUNCTION
David Our waitress shocked us with complimentary flutes of champagne instantly.
Thomas We talked about what made every of us resolve to use.
David He requested me what sort of work I do, after which we talked about the place we reside. He ordered a beer and I sipped the champagne.
Thomas We’re each artists. I’m a photographer. He’s a really gifted painter.
David We talked about our work, equivalent to my artwork and voice coaching and his images and enterprise caring for canine. He stated throughout a windy storm he was out strolling canine and I imagined how horrible that may have been. I discovered he grows a backyard inside his home and we talked about our recipes for eggplant parm. We each prefer to play pickleball and revel in dramatic and musical theater. We talked about popping out. I discussed some homophobia I skilled at a senior middle and he stated, “You don’t appear like a senior.” I replied, “That was a pleasant factor to say.” He stated, “Perhaps I’m too, I by no means thought of it.”
Thomas We began with spicy tuna lettuce rolls and beef teriyaki. Then we break up an entree of Common Gau hen. The whole lot was fantastic.
David We shared appetizers and an entree, which have been wonderful. On the finish we have been handled to complimentary Japanese desserts!
Thomas It was a snug night. I felt comfy all through — I didn’t really feel like I needed to impress him. I feel at our ages we’ve each “been there, carried out that.”
FRAMING
David We walked out collectively and he shook my hand.
Thomas After we have been carried out with our meal, I didn’t really feel a have to proceed. It was a relaxed night, however there was no romantic connection. I felt no chemistry.
David He stated he wanted to get again dwelling to his canine.
Thomas We ended with handshakes and went our reverse methods.
SECOND DATE?
David I informed him to electronic mail me since I had given him my card, and he stated he would.
Thomas Good man, however simply not my sort. I could possibly be mates with David, however felt no connection in any other case
SECOND DATE?
David / A
Thomas / B
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