He reaches out asking if I would be interested in meeting up for dinner and some music. He is in town for a conference and an ex-musician.

I say yes and he suggests a couple of places for music and food. We agree to meet there.

Once again I am trying out a place in the mission that I haven’t ever been to. There is an out door patio but it turns cold so outdoor seating is not a great idea.

We meet early – not sure why I suggested so early. I wear my grey sweater dress, with a deep neck, a turquoise sweater, tights and my little ankle books with the gold tips.

He arrives on a Harley he has rented for the weekend. It’s big. He gives me a big hug when he gets to the door of the restaurant. He is shorter than he seemed in his pictures.

What is up with all these short guys lying about their height. I guess it’s like women and their weight but really, I like to be height appropriate and if I wear heels and am towering, then I am uncomfortable and awkward during the whole date.

Yikes.

We have a very nice dinner, good conversation getting to know each other and talk about our respective work.

After dinner we walk around talking and looking for a place to get coffee. It’s too early for music at the clubs but apparently too late for coffee as all the places are closed.

Eventually we head back to the club to get a drink and a seat before the opening band. We are there early enough that we don’t have to pay a cover.

The band is a mix of soul / blues music, like Chicago with a great singer and full horn section. We talk and listen to the band as the club becomes packed with 20 somethings.

There is nothing I feel about him in terms of sexual attraction, although I can tell he is into me. For me this was a very nice activity date. 

After the band finishes, before the 2nd group, I hit my wall since we started so early and say I need to go. He walks me back to his motorcycle.

We hug and he waits with me until the Uber car arrives. I wish him well on his motorcycle adventures for the weekend and his travel back to his home state.

Later he messages me how awesome I am. Blush.