Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The Reverse Date

date idea: To perform date activities in reverse order of their normal operation.

First of all, dessert is in order. Go to your favorite ice cream, pastry or dessert shop and chow down on some delicious delicacies.

Second, go out for an activity. Movies, mini-golf or another standard date activity will work, just make sure it's not too long for the sake of the rest of the date.

Third, dinner at a casual restaurant. Nothing too fancy as to not out-do the fourth step.

Fourth, appetizers under the stars. Plan a picnic with only appetizers (cheese, crackers, wine, etc.) and have it under the stars.

date status: unattempted.
-I was planning on trying this date out with someone on Valentine's Day of 2009, but last minute we had some plans change. I would have done cake, quick round of mini-golf, mexican food and finally crackers and sparkling cider under the stars in the dessert. Oh well, next time...

The Trio

date idea: 3 different events, each unbeknown to your mate.

You pick 3 events that are all different activities. One should be passive, one should be active and the other is likely a meal or something light to separate the other two. Basically, each activity is supposed to be a surprise to your date to create some sort of intrigue. It's nothing super special, or creative, just a different way to go about a regular date.

For example:
-Tell your partner to dress in active clothes, but still look fancy.
-Then, take them bowling.
-Then, take them out to eat somewhere. Nothing too fancy, but definitely nicer than bowling alley standards.
-Afterward, see a local play at a theatre where fancy clothes are the standard.

date status: Partly attempted with some success.
-I took a girl I was dating on this date with some difficulty. My plan was to go to a pool hall, then to a restaurant with music and then to a movie. However, we got a late start, so we went to dinner first and I couldn't remember where the restaurant was so I had to ask her which killed the surprise. Then we went to see a movie and by the end of that, it was too late and we were too tired to play pool.

So, The Trio ended up just being the classic dinner & a movie.

The San Diego Outing

date idea: This date is a weekend trip to San Diego!

Included in this excursion is:
-a hotel in Hotel Circle
-walks on the beach
-trip for 2 to Sea World
-trip for 2 to see the pandas at the San Diego Zoo
-a concert to dance the night away in fancy clothes.

date status: SUCCESS!
-I took a long-term girlfriend of mine on this trip for Valentine's Day in 2008. We had a great time exploring San Diego. Meals included rad pizza joints, late late late night Denny's and lunch with Shamoo at Sea World. It was an expensive trip with all the gas/amusement park/other expenses, but it was TOTALLY worth it. Highly recommended, if you can afford it.