Well, date #1 with Podcast McGee is in about 5 hours. Bonus points for checking this morning and suggesting a time on his own, then gracefully accepting my counteroffer (because I have therapy this afternoon), and being generally very accepting of therapy. I’m glad he didn’t balk at that, even though some guys may have done. That’s a dealbreaker right there. Therapy is far more important to me than the approval of a random guy.

It’s pretty chilly outside, with the kind of permeating cold that implies strongly that I should wear cozy autumn clothes. I’m thinking a cute top (not totally important since we’re meeting outside at a brewery and I won’t be taking off a layer, probably), certainly a cute coat, probably pants, definitely boots. He says he is an honest 6’0″ tall…very common declaration on dating profiles…and just like a man, sometimes there’s significantly fewer inches. Still, I’ll probably wear heels, so hopefully for him he’s telling the truth.

It turns out we have, as mentioned before, a fair number of mutual friends on Facebook. I asked three ladies of mutual acquaintance if there was any reason that I shouldn’t go on the date, and all three gave me the all-clear. They didn’t share many details, but I actually appreciate that since I really have to make up my mind on my own. It is nice, however, to know he’s decent as a human….to the casual observer.

I did my hair glossy and curly for my friend’s son’s first birthday party yesterday, and it’ll brush out nicely. I’m going to wear a bit of makeup, not much, and I’ll probably keep my glasses on. I’ve got a nice nerdy edge going on, with polish.

So, date at 4pm, outdoor brewery, drinks and talk until question mark. I appreciate all well-wishes, good energy, and prayers for a spark. So far this guy feels like a good fit to at least make a friend. Maybe more.