101 - venues

My girlfriends and I are going to a singles meet and greet ... gathering. I don't know what else to call them. Its being held downtown and I hear there are about 120 people that are signed up for it already.

Ive never done anything like it before and really have no expectations which is the best way to go into things like this. Just go with the mindset that I may meet interesting people. I'm thinking of the part of the brain that holds topics of conversation in the small talk dept. It should be interesting and fun! :) Something new!

I think Ill be looking at it more as an observer and not a participant. Its new to me so Ill want to look and see whats happening. I don't want to miss anything.

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Ok so It was 5$ Martini night as well. At the end of the night and minus 120$ I'm glad I didn't pay for all the drinks I had otherwise Id have been more than nicely buzzed and minus a bit more that 120$ lol Id say the night was a success. We had a few drinks on the house due to some flirting with the right bartenders and some fashion tips traded with our waitress. I enjoyed the people I went with and the people that I met. Well.. it was nice that they made my martini strong. I wasn't wasted, I was nicely buzzed. :) In a feel good way. I didn't do anything outlandish or forward like flash anyone (I know you guys are disappointed!) Maybe another time.

It was interesting because I think I was one of the youngest people there. I was so into watching everyone that I think people misunderstood my gaze for.. well.. interest. That was fine. It just gave them an opening to come up to me and say 'hi' and ask me questions about what was on the list. They had given us this list as conversation starters. I felt silly walking around with it so I just went around and said hi to the wallflowers because well... why not? Most of the people I talked to were older so I didn't feel uncomfortable.

It was interesting to see how people handled themselves. I was interested in how I was handling myself LOL I went with 2 of my girlfriends and it was fun, they enjoyed themselves. I didn't really meet anyone that I just had to had to meet again so I went around talking up my friend which I hope didn't hurt anything.

I would go again. I wouldn't go alone though... or maybe.. I will.. why not? So our next plan is to check out those speed dating places/sites. Ill of course let you know what happens at that time.

I think its a lot of fun to try now and different venues of meeting people. I don't go expecting to meet Mr Forever. Maybe not even Mr Right Now. Sometimes its nice to just meet someone period. No expectations for anything.

So don't go saying no to new and uncharted ideas and venues to meet people. Take a chance!