Eddie Educator

Age: 30
Height: 6'2"
Occupation: High school math teacher

Eddie is another fish I caught. We've traded a few amusing e-mails back and forth and have spoken on the phone a couple of times, yesterday being one of them. He seems a bit nervous or hesitant on the phone and I wondered if it was really just nerves or if he wasn't interested in what I was saying. He would go from monotone to fairly animated depending on what was being said. Meeting him tonight, I'd chalk it up to nerves.

The first time he phoned me was last Saturday. We chatted for a bit and then he asked me if I wanted to meet him for dinner that night. I had tentative plans so I declined but I suggested we talk again another time. I ended up calling him on Wednesday and left a message on his voicemail. He phoned back about an hour later but I was already in bed. I was surprised he called back (again, the whole monotone thing) but was inwardly pleased that he did.

I phoned him back yesterday evening and we chatted for a bit. Then he asked me what my plans were for Friday and when I said nothing much, he said, "Do you want to hang out?" Breaking my last-minute rule, I said yes. He suggested, of all places, the Cambie. I hesitated only briefly and then said okay.

We agreed to meet at 8pm. My parking karma was in full-force tonight and I managed a spot right in front (this has no bearing on the date itself, but I love it when I get a good parking spot!). I walked in, and was overwhelmed by the new venue, all of the people, the loud music and just the daunting task of having to find him in a sea of people. He said to meet by the pool tables, so I wandered in that direction. After looking around and poking my head around corners and doorways, I stopped by the bar and pulled out my cell phone to call him. No need, he came to find me. He smiled. A good start.

We grabbed a drink and sat and talked for about an hour about everything. I don't know what his favorite song is, but I know he was an engineer for all of five months before he gave in and went back to school. I have no idea if he has more than just the one brother he talked about, but I know it's important for him to have faith, if not religion. It was an interesting conversation and he's an interesting guy. He had some weird facial expressions, and I'm not quite sure he's listening to me when I talk, but it's something I will be able to deal with should it progress beyond date 1.

He suggested we take a walk so we walked around the area and then back to the pub where both our cars were parked. He walked me to mine, gave me a hug and said I should call him. I told him he should call me. No pressure.

I think I might hear from him again. At least, I hope I do.