Weekend/DATE night

So I went back down South for the weekend...and it was a much needed break from the hectic non-stop life here in New York City. It was fantastic seeing my close friends and family and catching up more importantly. What made this visit extra special was my brother coming home! We surprised my mother which was a treat :). She hasn't seen both her kids since well...Christmas how sad is that? I literally gained at least 5 lbs because I didn't stop eating. Let me tell you the life of me: So Saturday morning at 8:30 my father was pounding on my door. I am in a deep sleep and was so confused..woke up. And this is what he said to me "get up and get dressed we are going to Golden Corral for breakfast." For those of you that don't know what this Golden Corral is its a unlimited buffet...and it's no Plaza Hotel buffet. Its the reason why United State is so obese compared to other countries. It is an unlimited breakfast: sausage, eggs, biscuit and gravy, desserts, etc. So I went and my family/friends and ate the unlimited breakfast. I felt so full afterwards. I swear shopping down south is WAY much better than shopping here in nyc. The sales people are more pleasant, shopping experience is nicer and people AREN'T pushy!! I didn't want to come back how sad is that?? I love going home!!! My mother leaves the country in a couple weeks..butttt on a happier note my father is coming to visit!!! Yippeee!!

Ok- So Mark texted me on Thursday when I was back at home and said "Hope you have fun this weekend with your family!" And I got that once I landed and got off the plane. That was so sweet so I texted him on Saturday to see if we were still on for dinner on Sunday. And we were..soo when I landed back in NYC he texted me the location and time we would be meeting at. For those of you that know me quite well- I'm late..I'm always late to everything. God forbidden I am on time/early to something! Seriously its horrible I know. But this was a legitimate reason- I was waiting for the 6 train to go downtown! I was only 15 minutes late oopsies..and the worst part? I get there and this is the conversation with the host:

Host: Hi are you looking for your party?

Me: Yes I am.

Host: Well, who are you looking for?

Me: umm...can I see if they are there??

Host: You don't know what they look like?

Me: No I do...

Host: well here are some people on this level.

Me: (i'm looking over) oh he isn't here..

Host: are you sure??

Me: yup..(texting mark at this point to let him know i'm here)

Mark pops out of the crowd

Me: oh haha here is he..(thinking: shit..this is awkward...)

So we head onto a table and sit down to look at menu..and we are glancing at each other. Awkward..hahaha!! So he's wearing a Lacoste polo and isn't wearing a white undershirt...thats ok I mean he's a guy right? I've never seen that before...but he's a burly man. A little bit of gel in the hair....he could get away with being an italian guy. He's cute. I will give him that! So we decided to share an appetizer and get an entree (the dishes are large).

Conversation was great!! No complaints in that department. HOWEVER (goddamn it there is that awful word) his voice...he was not what I was expecting. Since he was a burly-er man I was expecting a deeper voice..and I am not saying he sounded like a girl. It was a bit...metro-ish. Sounded like Nathan Lane from The Birdcage (movie). At the beginning of the date I was trying so hard not to burst out laughing because I thought of that movie...and maintained my composure. Immature..I know!

Nonetheless, conversation was fluid and we had some great laughs, exchanged stories, talked about the good ole college days, discussed about our friends, and future summer plans. I give this a 3.5 to 4 out of 5 stars!

Here are some top Match.com stories! So before I left for home I had the balls to finally send out a bunch of messages to guys! I literally sat there and used the same line..and sent them out. Ok I should get some props for doing that lol. Its nerve racking!! I've sent out 15 e-mails and I've gotten 35 responses. Which is pretty good granted they may not be the one that I want to talk to...blah!

EU- Ok so he's a European guy..and I sent him a message saying how I loved his writing in his profile which was in all honesty! And I was thinking that could be a great conversation starter. Homeboy denied me and responded with "Thanks. Thats so kind of you to say so." I GET IT! He's Just Not That Into You!

Sean- another asian guy...really? Cute picture and his message was actually good! He said "of the 10 criteria you have listed, I think I'm missing one. Is this e-mail still valid :P" Kudos to you for a good opener and I shall respond!!

Oar- So he's a pretty decent looking guy...downside is that he has a receding hair line. And I can't tell what he will actually look like because each pic he looks different in!! But he said to me "I am a mind reader! When are you going to ask me for a drink :)?" So I guess I should respond right? Thats the nice thing to do..he seems decent. So we shall see! Responding! Check.

Latin- HE IS 46 YEARS OLD. Seriously match.com where is the age filter?? He wants to chat with me..ain't happening buddy! Lo siento senor.

Eric- AHHH I winked at him and he is SUPER cute, well established (he did peace corp in Africa), volunteers, seems to be very intelligent!! And this is what he said "Hey sorry I am just responding to your wink. It has been a crazy week and although I am definitely interested in getting to know you. Until now I haven't had a chance to get on here and respond. So what is your name? Are you from NY? If not where do you hail (he's so southern!!!!) from? I moved to NYC in December from Maryland and while I didn't particularly enjoy the winter here now that the weather is getting better I am really starting to enjoy and appreciate NY. I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Ciao" NO WORRIES MESSAGED BACK ALREADY!!!

Torpe- This guy is a creepier...I mean I thought Levi was nasty!! He said "Hello I am looking for good female friends to hang out, share nice conversation, laughs. I am not looking for relationships because I am gay. But just looking for platonic female friends." I went onto his profile and first off CREEPY picture, and secondly he is ONLY interested certain women. Gross.