**Emma**

[redredwine]

SO....how was the date???

[emma245]

I just emailed PDX about it!

It was definitely meh. I had a serious panic attack right before even with one glass of wine in preparation. I even ran to the bathroom (he was at the bar) because I was so nervous. And yes I realize I have a dating phobia.

I finally sat down and we started talking. No instant attraction and really hard conversation. I felt like I had to keep the conversation going to the point that I didnt even order food. I also felt like other people sitting at the bar could sense the awkwardness which was making me uneasy.

I think he felt it too because no request for a second date, hug goodbye and we both walked seperate directions to our cars. But hey at least I did it! Baby steps back into the dating world

[redredwine]

Oct 10, 2012 12:53:27 GMT -5 emma245 said:

I just emailed PDX about it!

It was definitely meh. I had a serious panic attack right before even with one glass of wine in preparation. I even ran to the bathroom (he was at the bar) because I was so nervous. And yes I realize I have a dating phobia.

I finally sat down and we started talking. No instant attraction and really hard conversation. I felt like I had to keep the conversation going to the point that I didnt even order food. I also felt like other people sitting at the bar could sense the awkwardness which was making me uneasy.

I think he felt it too because no request for a second date, hug goodbye and we both walked seperate directions to our cars. But hey at least I did it! Baby steps back into the dating world

Ah, BOO....
BUT at least you gave it a shot and got out there, right? Good practice for more (and better) dates ahead!

[emma245]

Yes good practice I was sad because I LOVE the food at this restaurant so I was super bummed.

[achase123]

Bummer! At least you put yourself out there though!