Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, They Do Exist....

I went to a wine tasting/art show a few weeks ago. The wine was way better than expected, and the art was, well art, which I’m pretty sure isn’t my thing. I often look at art hanging in public places and usually, it leaves me wondering; a) why someone was compelled to paint/draw/sketch that particular scene, and b) who thought it appropriate for the lobby/hallway/room of the building I’m in.
I usually never get either question. It’s just not my thing.

I had a great time though; the artist was pretty much every artist stereotype you can think of, including slightly drunk and overly affectionate to complete strangers; BUT, she was funny and gracious and it was very endearing. I hope she does well (and I hope someone was driving her home).

There was a funky guy playing guitar and singing everything from Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson to Green Day. He was far better than the average guitar-player-in-a-bar, but I remain quite sure the only person who should be singing Patsy Cline IS Patsy Cline.
It should be a rule.
Maybe even a law.

It was a quick date, but it was the date of my high school dreams.
He was on time, dressed nicely, and complimented me. He was charming and thoughtful, he opened doors for me and introduced me to the people he knew and I didn’t, he held my hand and stole kisses on the elevator.

I admit to being a little sad when he kissed me good night at the door, not because of anything that happened that night, but because it took me this long to find someone who treats me like this.

I've made plenty of bad calls along the way, sure. It's just that tonight, I'm equally sure that all of them together don't add up to not deserving this.

Thanks T.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ok. This one made me cry.

Don't ask.

Glad you enjoyed yourself. You deserve a good date.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you found one of the good guys.
An art show sounds like fun. :)

kenju said...

Please tell me there will be a second date.

Her Roo-ness said...

aww...dave (encino man. hopeless romantic, i am).
love ya both. really.

Anonymous said...

So you're saying my new enterprise, the Patsy Cline Aerobatic Exhibition Team, should cancel its gigs for this season? I've already rented the dresses and the parachutes.

-Roy

JustRun said...

Great conclusion. I think you're right on.

Anonymous said...

Yippee!

Scottsdale Girl said...

YAY I love first dates. oooh how EGGGCITING!

rennratt said...

Yay!

You found a good one!

Anonymous said...

A good man is hard to find. I'm so glad you found one. He is lucky.

And hey, I've sung Patsy Cline before. Now I'm worried.....

handy said...

He sounds like the man I've always wanted to be.... or can be....

I'm sure he had a wunnerful time as well, that he will probably never forget......

;))

utenzi said...

Now you just have to reel him in...