Some days, I just love observing others...

Tonight, I had dinner at my favorite sushi place, and the couple at the next table were clearly having their first date.

They were adorable.

She had something pulled up on her phone, it must have been something like, “Interview questions for a first date.”

Not a bad idea for breaking the ice... but some of the questions were a li’l too much like job interview questions. I’d think asking a question that creates silence isn’t a good idea.

Some of the questions: What’s your favorite holiday? What would your best friends say about you? If you could choose, what would your last words be?

I get that not everyone has the talent for bursting out of awkward silences, plus I get that some of those websites out there have some extra clever questions (What combination of fixings make the perfect burrito?), but I’d be horrified if my first date started feeling too much like a job interview.

However, they were a cute couple and clearly attracted to each other... very in to each other.

I do have to give him props for a fun idea. He paid the bill while she was in the bathroom, then when she came back they chatted for a bit longer. Suddenly, he put his shades on, grabbed her hand, and said, “Let’s go!”

She’s hesitant. “What about the bill?”

He’s insistent and smiling, “Let’s just go!”

I hadn’t seen that move live before... it was fun. Shows a sense of humor and a taste of danger. If they hit it off, it’ll be something to mention at their wedding.

Almost makes me want to get back out there... almost.

What i'm listening to:

Midnight City
m83
Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming