The Dating Files: A Barack to My Michelle Situation

So, last night, I went out on my second online date.

I was actually nervous about this one...I put the whole dating thing on pause for a while because I was busy chasing Broadway, you know how it is, so maybe I just felt a bit out of sorts. Either way, I had butterflies.

I met this guy, let's call him Jackson 5, online, like maybe....three weeks ago. We wrote back and forth a bit, but never talked on the phone before he asked me out to drinks. He chose the bar, I set the time. I also set up some plans for after the date so that I would have a convenient exit plan in case this guy was a dud.



I've always said that I want a Barack to my Michelle situation!



I got to the bar first. He was actually running late, but called to let me know that he was about ten minutes out. It was the first time I heard his voice. Now, I don't know about you guys, but seriously, the voice can make it or break it for me. If your tone is corny, I'm not going to last long. If your vocal quality is lacking, I'm probably checking out. Maybe it's because I'm a singer, but I actually am really into it. lol. Anyway, so I heard is voice and...well, I was hoping the cabby would pump the gas and get him to the bar stat!

Let me tell you what I knew about Jackson 5 before he walked into the door. He's a bit older than me. Check. He grew up in the DMV where I went to school so we had a lot in common and knew a lot of the same places. Check. He is a football fan and former football player. Check. He loves his mama. Check. He's a professional singer and works in musical theatre...errrrrrrr! Double NO check minus! Now, everyone who knows me, knows that if at all possible, I do not do the whole actor thing. It's just like...not my thing, but whatever. I figured if nothing else, we could chit-chat over the latest theatre gossip and call it night. I mean, that would be fine I guess, but ultimately, I'm looking for my man, not for another gusband. I'm taken, in that respect. So that is what I knew about Jackson 5 before he walked into the door. After he walked in the door, I was able to confirm one more important detail....

HE WAS FINE!!!! Check plus.org! Honey, he was nice on the eyes and his body was right. I was into it lol.

This could be his theme song...

Jackson 5 (appropriately named because he is a crooner) and I seemed to have conversation that flowed easily...he is awesome.

Okay...no more details on this one. lol. We both want a date #2 so of course I'll keep you posted, but for now, that's all you're getting in the dating files!