Chivalry is alive and well

Was going to title this post and just flat out say "A successful first date", but the last time THAT happened on the blog, he got a nickname, and me head over heels. Cue Boys like Girls, because that song was my shit.

We all know I go on a lot of dates and I love blogging about them, so here's another.

Preface: He graduated from my high school a few years before me. He actually graduated from the college my ex goes to, so we had a TON to talk about.

I kept unintentionally blowing him off for a week+ so I figured it was about damn time to go on a date that was actually CLOSE to my house. He offered to pick me up. After experiencing previous dates (aka creepster-mcgee), I figured I'd drive myself. Sushi again? Yes, puhlease.

I get there. He walks in. We hug.
He goes: "Hey I got you a little gift".
I'm all like oh shit, what do I do? 
When we first started talking he told me he got a bunch of keychains for free while studying abroad in Paris a few years ago. He decided to bring me one. It was the eiffel tower, and I must say, I was impressed. I realized I should stop being such a judgmental sour pants and accept the gift and love it up. I added it to my new keychain collection on my wallet. It's like he knew I loved/want to visit Paris, and I just got a new wallet. Double whammy. Four for you, Duder.

I figured I'd only end up there for a good hour - hour and a half. I ended up being there for three hours. It felt comfortable, our conversing, and it was really a lot of fun.

Damn me and my dating/blogging experiences that lead me to believe that I have very low expectations for dates.

I really wish I had something more exciting to share, but he "nailed" it on the first date.
Best part? He walked me to my car AND didn't even try to kiss me.
Chivalry is alive and well.

So to sum it up: I left with the eiffel tower, left over sushi, and a smile.