Of a Second Date: Part Two

I wasn’t sure if I should write about the second date beyond describing my preparations and thought processes around it.I am not entirely sure how much I should share. Most people who comment seem to enjoy what I’m writing but some feel I’m a little too open?But then I realised that this is actually my blog. I’ve set out to write about my experiences as I grow and discover things about myself. I'm sharing for me and if I can encourage others on their journey as well, then it has to be a good thing. So I will continue on my merry way.I was talking to another couple about these dates and about 5 minutes into the conversation, the lady was glaring at her partner and strongly suggesting that a book should be written. This surprised me as I believe that I really don’t have all that much experience and even less clues about dating. My expectation is that surely all the guys out there do this stuff as it’s really basic and really fun.So on to the date.Friday rolled around. I’d been building up to it all week and was again really looking forward to it. I’d talked to a few people and gotten some ideas about destinations. I’d looked them up on Google Maps to plot access and see where picnic places would work.The only information I gave the lady was that she should dress ‘warmish’.I picked her up at 7 and we drove to a local beach community and bought fish and chips. I then took her to a local beach where I laid out a blanket and pulled out a picnic basket. I had a bottle of chilled wine, and brie, Pringles and strawberries ready to go. Oh, and a bottle of tomato sauce as I’d noticed she has a thing for it. On everything. We had a really pleasant time eating, talking and laughing until the sun went down. On the other side of Auckland. Note to self: the Sun rises in the East, and sets in the West.From there we drove into Ponsonby to visit the Telecom Tree. We managed to appropriate a bean bag (seriously, people have two or three bean bags and think they can just hog them? I don’t think so!) and just talked and looked at the lights for hours.It was a very good evening.An acknowledgement: Thank you @TelecomNZ for stating on Twitter that if I wanted someone to snuggle with under your tree that I was on my own and you were unable to help. I can happily say that with your motivation, I had success! A snuggly amount of success!I was happy that I didn’t have to resort to plan B in case of poor weather. It just wouldn’t have been as memorable. But I did have a plan B.Now. What to do next?Simon.