I had lunch with Max today. Before I went, my friend Shari made me write all of his details down in case I went missing :) . I got to the Indian restaurant early and I just knew I was going to be stood up. (Ever the optimist when it comes to dating)! Sure enough, I realize my phone is ringing and it is Max. I call him back and lo & behold! he was outside the restaurant looking for me. All 6'4" of him. Very tall guy and I am a very short girl...it was a bit comical. We had a delightful lunch and he is every bit as charming in person as on the phone. He is also attractive and attentive. No sparks for me though. He, on the other hand, felt spark. I agreed to see him again. I mean, I enjoyed his company and a free dinner every once in a while is a nice perk. I just worry a bit because he made it perfectly clear that he is looking for long-term. Unfortunately for him, I am just interested in the here & now.

Things I liked about Max:
1. He can make me laugh
2. He brings interesting conversation to the table
3. He loves NYC
4. He does not smoke
5. He has done a lot of traveling

His dating report card would be:
A+ Paying attention to date
A++ Buying lunch for date
A+ Interesting, intelligent conversation
B+ Attractiveness
C+ Generating that je ne c'est quoi

He definitely gets a passing grade overall and frankly, it was probably one of the more successful dates I have ever had. This experience was a good one for getting my feet wet in the dating pool after 8 years.


Book boy Chris is still in the lead though. I hope he calls because there is just something about him.

His report card currently is:
A++++Sex appeal
A Attractiveness
A++Freely gives compliments
A+ Interesting, intelligent conversation
C- He has a girlfriend
F He has not called

I know statistically Max has Chris beat, but just go with me on this.

Labels: Book Boy, dating, Italian, Max