First Time for Everything

So... after being opposed to being set up for years, i finally agreed to going on a blind date this past Saturday. I guess it wasn't bad or awkward like the stories you hear of. Even still, my views haven't changed. There's something nice about a guy wanting to take you out because he's interested in getting to know you. I guess one could say I've been spoiled... but you see every girl deserves to be spoiled.

Recommendation for dates:
1) Keep the first date short. Have you been on a really good long first date where you got so tired that you're no longer present? I didn't think so.
2) Ask your date questions so you get to know them--there's nothing worse than to realize at the end of the date that you don't know any more of the other person than you did before the date. i mean, what was the point?
3) Be yourself. No one really wants to date a picture of you or an idea of you. People want to date you for who you are.

I say this as if I know what's best, and yet maybe long first dates do work for some people. Perhaps some people are content with just spending time with others.

Through it all, I really do enjoy getting to know people. I learn so much about myself by being with other people. It keeps me in check with who I am and who I want to be.