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A Very Bad Date

I love living in New York City, I would never choose to live anywhere else unless I had to. (I’m originally from the south but moved up here with family years ago) I have great friends, great family and a great atmosphere that helps me keep going; those things make me enjoy my life. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed sad or mad when I saw the city, because it’s just that amazing. Well, I am lacking one thing still and that’s a boyfriend. Not too long ago my friends decided they wanted to set me up on a date because they feel that I do need a boyfriend in my life and I figured, why not?

The date started off pretty good, he was relatively attractive, seemed like he had manners, and an awesome accent which is the best part of all! After we got into the date a little more, I started to notice he wasn’t much of a gentleman at all, and I was kind of ready for the date to end. He started saying stuff about if you weren’t from New York then you were complete trash. (I had my accent thank GOD!) He was rude, he didn’t care that others around us could hear. Most of them talked like they were tourists, and if they heard the things that he was saying I doubt that they’d want to come back–I know I wouldn’t. I was texting my friend during this and telling her what was going on and her response was, oh he must have had some alcohol, he doesn’t mean it, but he hadn’t! We were both drinking water! I was so embarassed, I couldn’t believe it. I told myself THIS is why I do not have a boyfriend… I can’t deal with stuff like this, I’m not one to make a scene or deal with people who make a scene. Lets just say I used the excuse I had to get home for a family emergency, he asked if there was going to be a second date and even though this is bad, I said yes and gave him a fake number. Oops! I just wanted out of there as soon as I could.

Next time I would like to meet the guy first and then choose if I want to go on a date with him, no more set ups from my friends.

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Christmas Princess

Christmas 1965 in New York City, where I lived, was snappy cold and with snow-covered streets.  The prestigious Fifth Avenue department store I worked in was an ice palace of crystal decorations covering the ceilings from one end to the other.
Despite the beauty of my surroundings, on Christmas Eve I was feeling gloomy.  The store was open late as usual and I was at my desk in the office where I was preparing to close up and go home.  Recently divorced, I was heading to my parents home out of town and knew I would be late. Little did I know, just how late I would be!
Heading down the escalator, I felt a tap on my shoulder, turned around and there stood the man I had been dating, who happened to be an executive.  My gloom stemmed from the fact that I assumed he had forgotten about me and, with Christmas season being so busy, had not even remembered me with a small token. He smiled and took my arm, leading me around and back up the escalator.  Protesting that the store was closing, I was told that this night it would be open  just a little longer, just for me!  Yes, the doors were closed but the lights were still on.  We were the only ones there besides security and the manager of the ladies wear floor. My friend waved his arm and said  Pick what you want.  Merry Christmas!   My jaw dropped open as he and I wended our way through the beautiful fashions.  I picked a red suit with black onyx buttons.  As we headed down the escalator with the crystal-covered main floor spread below us with no one in it, I really felt like a princess.  It was a most memorable Christmas.

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Boating Adventure

It was one of the first times we had been out in a romantic sense. We had been friends for a while but this was the only instance where things felt…more than that. We were scheduled to go to a work function on a boat departing from the docks at 23rd Street, meeting friends for dinner beforehand. It was a great, social setting with a lot of people so things wouldn’t get too awkward. We shared an intimate discussion over wine at an Italian restaurant in the Flatiron district. The food was delicious and perfect for the occasion. Afterward we hopped into the cab and took it down to the docks. The boat departed shortly after our arrival and we were treated to an open bar, starry skies and a view of the Statue of Liberty. it was a gorgeous setting and we were finally able to click on another level. We danced the night away and gazed out over the wonderful view – and smiled at each other as the boat returned to the dock three hours later. It was a perfect evening with a perfect person, and many photographs were taken to make sure it was a night we would never forget.

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Blind NYC Dating Before match.com

I never had much luck on the NYC dating scene.  Although I grew up in the city, I lived out of the country for many years, and by the time I got back in my 20 s, I felt out of the dating loop.  Oh, I looked for dates, don t get me wrong.  I did the usual, spending hours getting ready, squeezing myself into some way-too-small outfit, plastering my face in makeup, studying and analyzing myself in front of the mirror before leaving my tiny apartment to hit some quirky bars in the East Village.
I remember my first New York blind date, from a personal ad.  Those were the days just at the start of the internet, and the more common route of meeting a stranger in NYC was putting an ad in the Village Voice weekly newspaper.  My gay best friend wrote it for me, lathering on the complements about  his beautiful friend , who would kill him if she knew he had put an ad in the Voice for her.  The ad was a success, and I had a huge selection of voicemail messages to choose from.  It was a tough choice, but I narrowed it down to a couple of guys, and the next thing I knew, I was walking into a bar to meet Fred.  Apart from awkward body language, one thing Fred had concealed during our brief phone call was his frequent tendency to use foul language. And I mean frequent. I had worked myself up so much, so full of hope that Fred would be the guy for me but no, that feeling of disappointment, like the air deflating out of a balloon.

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Trying to Find Love in Central Park

I have been single for over 5 years. There we go, I’ve said it. It’s been a long wait, and to be honest with you, part of me wants to go to the nearest convent and sign myself in as a permanent member. I m a member of a dozen dating sites, I go speed-dating once a week, and I’ve even put an ad in the personals. While I still haven’t found the man of my dreams, I have had some fantastic, bizarre, upsetting and incredibly romantic dates.
My favorite still remains Mr B, who I met speed dating in Manhattan. We arranged to meet the following Saturday in Central Park, and my heart sung when I spotted him at our designated meeting place under one of the bridges. We then walked. And walked. And walked. Mr B knew a story about every single square yard of Central Park (he turned out to be a park ranger with a very good memory) and I’ve never spent a more fascinating afternoon, completely absorbed in the history and tales of Central Park.
While I wouldn’t recommend going out with Mr B again (long story), I would recommend tracking down the New York park ranger service, and ask for the information file on Central Park. It makes for fascinating reading, and will impress your next date!

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New York in Two Days

My girlfriend and I took a two day getaway in New York City this past spring break after an exhausting first day consisting of traveling and heading to the hotel.
We started the morning early leaving the hotel at 7 am for breakfast. I planned to take my girlfriend to Good Enough To Eat on the upper west side between 83rd and 84th.  The restaurant was very busy regardless of the time but proved it was worth the wait. My girlfriend and I shared a coconut chocolate pancake and an apple cinnamon pancake along with some coffee and orange juice and made small talk with our neighboring tables. The experience was great.
After our morning treat, we walked down Broadway and went window-shopping. On the way we stopped by Zabars, and though we did not buy anything but a bagel and a couple of chocolate bars, we enjoyed the ambiance. Walking down south towards Times Square we also stopped by an Apple store and had fun looking at the newly released iPad and other Apple products.
Enjoying the sun, we slowly made our way down to Columbus Circle where we stopped by the Museum of Art & Design. As a Graphics Design student I couldn’t help but be attracted to the architecture of the museum and gift shop. I however decided not to go inside the museum, but took the subway to the MOMA and settled there for a few hours while my girlfriend endured a few hours of me babbling about some of their pieces. She however did seem to enjoy the gift shop on the way out. With time running out we headed to Port Authority to catch our ride back home and end our great two-day date in New York City.

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