First Dates.

First dates, blind or otherwise, are the most positive things.  Meeting a new person is just filled with so much possibility.  When a friend of mine asked to set me up with a guy and I said yes, I was suddenly filled with a lot of hope.

Side note: I do want to add how much I enjoy set ups.  I think they are excellent ways to meet people with like minded ideals, obviously this depends on the person who is setting you up, but hopefully it is a friend you trust.  I met Mr Suitor through a set up.  If you can count, "He's single.  You're single.  You should talk." as a set up.  Okay, maybe that isn't the best example, point is, I appreciate all friend set ups.  

Now I am not saying that this guy I am meeting for happy hour on Friday night will be my husband nor do I know if we will even like each other.  It may not really even be classified as a date, more of a "meeting."  I have no unrealistic expectations other than the joy of connecting with another human being in a positive way.  I look forward to learning about him, his views, and possibly learning something from him and or this experience.  As long as I believe that first dates/meetings are filled with hope and excitement, I will continue to be able to learn from my experiences and see the silver linings in all or most situations.  

First Dates=HOPE