DOLCE
Take a Risk…You Never Know
Truth or Dare? You can always be
safe and go with a truth because if you need to lie you can most likely get
away with it, but why not the risk of a dare? Sometimes we need to be dared into things
because something good can come from it...This is my story.
My best friend Kim and her boyfriend were visiting and I decided to take them to the beach. We packed a picnic, hopped in the Jeep, and drove on down. I didn't mind being the third wheel because they're such an easy couple to hang out with. Funny thing is when it comes to me getting dating advice...they are my gurus.
I updated them on what was going on in my world. I confessed that even though I was dating a few different guys, I needed someone new and refreshing. It was like God was listening because just like that this handsome guy comes walking down the beach. (When does that happen? Really?) He put down his stuff not too far from us and went off on a jog.
My best friend Kim and her boyfriend were visiting and I decided to take them to the beach. We packed a picnic, hopped in the Jeep, and drove on down. I didn't mind being the third wheel because they're such an easy couple to hang out with. Funny thing is when it comes to me getting dating advice...they are my gurus.
I updated them on what was going on in my world. I confessed that even though I was dating a few different guys, I needed someone new and refreshing. It was like God was listening because just like that this handsome guy comes walking down the beach. (When does that happen? Really?) He put down his stuff not too far from us and went off on a jog.
"You want someone new? I dare
you to go up to him and start a conversation," Kim said.
For some reason I was actually nervous (which is not like me at all). Yeah, let me just walk up to this person and say "the weather's beautiful today huh?" I wasn't feeling it.
After he jogged back I was trying to talk myself into going up to him. However, Kim and her boy chanting "do it, do it, do it" wasn't helping. But just like that he grabbed his stuff and started to leave the beach. Dammit.
I couldn't lose a dare so we packed up our stuff and followed him back to the parking lot. Conveniently, Kim and her boy had to "use the bathroom," which gave me a chance to make my move. As luck would have it he was parked right next to my Jeep.
Words of advice: You can always win a guy over with "car talk." One good thing I picked up from my ex is my knowledge of cars and trucks. From 5 years of hearing about what’s under the hood, I could go on for hours. Ask your dad or brother for a few keywords to throw out in case you're at a car show with a hottie. Boys love the fact that I can rock a pink Burberry coat and talk the talk. It really "revs their engine" (sorry, I had to).
I could tell he put a lot of money into his Subaru WRX so I casually walked by and said "nice ride, 5 speed?"
He was impressed and chirped right back, "yeah, you're good...Is that your Jeep?" I was in.
"Yea, it’s a 5 speed too. It's lifted with 31's but I'm saving up for 33's."
Done and done.
His name was Matt. He was 24, from NY (but works in NH), and visiting for his birthday. After 2 minutes of small talk he got my number and convinced me to come out that night to celebrate.
So I met him that night. He was cuter then I remembered, more than excited to see me, and an excellent kisser.
