Of A Date

So, I’ve been seeing this woman for a while and it was pointed out to me that we’d not gone on an actual date. Sure there had been meals (I cooked/she cooked) and wine (is there such a thing as too much?) and movies (I introduced her to my taste in cinema - and she’s passed that particular test) and even the occasional walk (OK, I’ve got a few kilos to lose..!), but no actual date, which involves planning and forethought.Clearly I have dropped the ball somewhat.This is not good, as one thing I have learned on this journey of mine, is that women love dates. And, well, so do I.I considered a few things. Fish and Chips on the beach. Champagne on Mt Eden. Neither of these appealed.The next logical thing? Taking her to the G3 Concert at Logan Campbell Centre, of course! Guitar goodness from Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and my personal fave, Steve Lukather.“Oh.My.God” I hear you exclaim? Well, not so fast on the ‘judge me train’! This lady happens to appreciate 80’s rock. Guitar virtuosity. Black shirts and tight pants. Her favourite band is Guns ‘n’ Roses. There really is no downside.Needless to say I was excited. In a bubbly schoolboy sort of way. Counting down the hours until we headed to Mt Eden.We had dinner at Sakebar Nippon before the show. This was her suggestion. I’d never heard of the restaurant and I have to say, it is amazing. If you like Japanese cuisine, and an incredible vibe, go there. It’s sensational. They have really great food and impressive service.On to the show. The concert was fantastic. We had good seats and there was a sense of proximity to the stage. All three players brought their A-game.It was a good night.Thinking back about it, this date, for me, was a little different. Believe it or not, I’m usually a tad guarded with some of my interests, so to structure a date around something I’m passionate about, to let someone into my world, having identified that it may be something she’d enjoy, was new territory. I really am making progress on the personal-growth front.In summary, she enjoyed herself. And she has now ticked a lot of boxes on my mental checklist. We really do get on very well and thrive in each others company. I’m excited to see where this goes. Excited to wonder about what we should do next?Nice.- S