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What, a date for Jotaro?

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Jotaro

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Yes, I never tought it was possible under such circumstances, I was beginning to ponder as if women were either a new Dungeons and Dragons race, but I have got a real date. Incredible.

There was a girl who came here early today to claim books that belonged to her (my brother, who's now at a university, had left them here since many moons ago). She is on vacation, and next week too I think, because of the reading week. She is in my city because she is going to stay at her parents' place. I barely knew what she wanted, so I told her to enter, I'd then go into the bookshelves to find what she want, and I'd look in between at her. She is really cute, really beautiful, she seems really intelligent, too. I saw her I think two years ago, I was in a restaurant and she approached me, telling me on how I looked so much like my brother. Her first reaction when she saw me was like: woah, you changed so much, you're handsome now! I could not believe the face that looked at me.

In between that time, I lost almost half my weight, I also took a lot more care of myself. I tought that was the sole thing she wanted, to get her books. But she asked to talk to me a little. My brother (who is studying in the same faculty has she does), had made her read documents I'd made about my life, about my medical state, that I had previously made to explain things to my doctors. That really touched her, and she wanted to go and see me. She found it quite morbid for someone to be constantly alone, she wanted to talk to me. She wanted explanations on how my life was, because all that she read really touched and sadenned her.

But I'm growing tired of saying such things, so I just made her look at the future, on the bright sides. She did not quite knew what to say. She then said:

"Can I look at your DVD collection?"

My brother apparently had made me quite a reputation as a DVD aficionado :lol

I then showed her my bookshelves, bags, filled with movies. She was like: wow, you got all that? All these great movies! That's incredible! She looked at some titles, I'd then tell her about the movies. And then we talked a lot. I sporadically looked at her, and I really wondered where her intentions layed, because she seemed to be quite interested in me. She was about to go, she wanted to rent movies and watch them. She puts so much emphasis in her studies that she just wants to relax.

"Oh, but it would be such a shame to let all these movies gather dust, wouldn't it?"
"But I don't want to take any advantage of the situation."
"Ok, if you want your books, you take these movies. Understand?"

I really made her laugh, so instead of heading to the video store to rent flicks, she left with a couple of my DVDs. I had her MSN and she talked me back: she had watched one movie and she really thanked me for allowing her to see these. There was something she wanted to understand, and she asked if she could call me (she had watched Barton Fink).


So I explained her the various theories about the movie, and she really liked it. I told her my perceptions, when I viewed it. I then realized, I tought of her, she seemed to really care, to really dig me. I tought I had nothing to lose, maybe something to gain, so what the heck, I took a chance, I asked: "Would you like to come back with me so we can talk even more, like some kind of a date?" I tought I had made an incredible mistake, but I did not. She said she wanted to see me more, that she would never have dared to ask such a thing. She wanted to speak with me, she wanted to have intelligent discussions, and spend a good evening with a good guy. I told her about my previous experiences (most times it happened, girls did not listened to me, and I ended up alone and sad). She said she understood that, that she would never do that to me. She wanted to know me! I said it would be best not to rush things out. She said, she would be cautious. But she also mentioned, it would be a shame to let good times go to waste.

After all, I tought I'd deserved it, so I accepted. So when the occasion is going to appear, she will come to see me. I already tought about a good dinner, along with other stuff. Of course, no movies, music or tv, but she knows, does not cares, cares about me. God. Good times for a change. :)


I am not worried about too much. Only, I am not used to date women since a long time, so I don't know how to react, I guess I will just be myself, she digs me. The main thing is, this is a story that is almost guaranteed not to have any future. She is single because right now, her studies are the focus of her life, after that she wants to think about her love life. But by that time, we will have went separate ways. So, I don't know with that perspective, what would be right, and what would be wrong. My last gf, she attached too much to myself, she was not able to leave me back, and when she finally did she felt guilty. I had to cheer her up, and that made me sad, back to my lonely life. I don't want this to happen again.

We're both adults, but I don't know if she expects a one night stand. This is something I definitely do not expect. By the past I always knew how to do things right, but this time I am all out of love. I don't want to let my instincts prevail, she is vulnerable, I don't want to take advantage of her, I could. I don't know how to draw the line as for that.

I am nervous. I'm happy, but I don't want to hurt her, nor me, in the long run. But hey, a date, I never would have tought it would be possible! :)
 

Crispy

Member
I think it's really cool for you that you have a date and I hope you'll enjoy it very much! I have to say your telephone conversation seems awfully deep already. I want to comment on the part that you don't want to take advantage of her though...I wouldn't look at it that way if I were you. You are with two people there, it's not only you. If she wants to 'do something' just go with the flow. You are not taking advantage of her if you both want it.
 
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Deleted member 4784

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Yayyyyy!!! *throws confetti in the air* =D Gooo Jotaro~!

Since you seem to have some things in common with her, it sounds like she's genuinely interested in learning more about you. ^^ I hope things go well on your date! <3
 

Kuro Madoushi

Unconfirmed Member
Jotaro, congratulations!

couple of things

Don't freak out man!

If you're going to pursue her, for the love of god SEE HER IN PERSON!!! Keep talk time on msn and phone to a minimum...only use them to set up meetings!

Other than that, pull out the "cock and fun" and maybe have a read HERE

Good luck!
 

Blackie

Member
Kuro Madoushi said:
If you're going to pursue her, for the love of god SEE HER IN PERSON!!! Keep talk time on msn and phone to a minimum...only use them to set up meetings!Good luck!

I totally agree with this sentiment. But I feel like a dick offering women advice here so I'll just say congrats. I'm happy for you dude.
 

NetMapel

Guilty White Male Mods Gave Me This Tag
Go Jotaro ! You sound like a nice guy, and the girl sounds nice too. I'll hope for the best for you two =)
 

jooey

The Motorcycle That Wouldn't Slow Down
the chicks in this thread are too supportive! the lad needs a bit of pessimism to stay grounded!
 

Pochacco

asking dangerous questions
suikodan said:
This thread is useless without pics :lol
Yea. Just how big is your... dvd collection?
=)

Enjoy man - don't think about it too much. Just have fun.
If it works out, great. If it doesn't, you've made a new friend. Win win right?
 

Loki

Count of Concision
Not to hijack the thread, but what ever happened with that girl, Boogie? Did she get in touch with you to make plans over her vacation?
 

Boogie

Member
Loki said:
Not to hijack the thread, but what ever happened with that girl, Boogie? Did she get in touch with you to make plans over her vacation?

Hey, hijacking girl threads is what I do best.

No, I haven't received any word from her, e-mail, phone, or msn. In fact, she hasn't even been on msn in a week, which is very unusual, as she was always on a lot. Maybe she's blocked me, I dunno.
 

Cubsfan23

Banned
Boogie said:
Hey, hijacking girl threads is what I do best.

No, I haven't received any word from her, e-mail, phone, or msn. In fact, she hasn't even been on msn in a week, which is very unusual, as she was always on a lot. Maybe she's blocked me, I dunno.

hmm......what's her msn name ;)
 

Loki

Count of Concision
Well that sucks ass. I'm assuming you sent a brief response email after the last time you posted in that thread? If so, and she hasn't made an effort, soldier onward young man. :)
 

Hellraizah

Member
Great news Jotaro. Now, just don't use the word "sporadically" while talking to her too much :D :D :D

Just kidding, just kidding :p
 

Boogie

Member
Loki said:
Well that sucks ass. I'm assuming you sent a brief response email after the last time you posted in that thread? If so, and she hasn't made an effort, soldier onward young man. :)

Your assumption is correct.

But onward to what? :-/
 

border

Member
jooey said:
the chicks in this thread are too supportive! the lad needs a bit of pessimism to stay grounded!
Pessimism as requested: Well, if she is only in town for a week or two then all this really means is that he'll be buying dinner for some girl a couple times before she returns to school.
 

Loki

Count of Concision
Boogie said:
Your assumption is correct.

But onward to what? :-/

Your guess is as good as mine, but I'm pretty sure that the answer involves other women. :) The short answer is: bigger and better things. Don't sulk! :)
 

Jotaro

Banned
suikodan said:
This thread is useless without pics :lol

Suikodan, keep in mind that I will never have the attitude you have with the ladies, whether you see that as a good or a bad thing. ;)

Also, remember on how I never posted pictures of my gfs online, I am going to keep up that way. Because of my eyes, I cannot even look in a camera, nor withstand a flash, nor sometimes coping with the flickering LCD screen, so I cannot even keep pictures for myself. ;)



Hellraizah said:
Great news Jotaro. Now, just don't use the word "sporadically" while talking to her too much :D

Just kidding, just kidding :p

I know how to talk to people, thank you nonetheless. At least I speak good french, don't you think? I still don't understand how to order a MAS stick, I will need your help again. ;)


Boogie said:
Jotaro is the new Boogie.

Just...try not to follow in my footsteps, mmkay?

Well, I built my own "strategies", so I think I did just fine. I hope you're doing well, and I do not mind too much if you hijacked my thread, as long as you didn't derailed it completely. I do not fully remember what happened to you, but of course, I hope for the best. ;)





And it did happen yesterday, I was tired and all, I was not too sure, but it was beyond my expectations. But more like, there are girls of this kind, and it makes me quite relieved. Also, that I always trying to go for the long run and never make requests, never be vindicative (which I really hate), and it paid off in a way I really did not expect.

It was fun seeing her arrive, she made herself pretty, I tought that while I was clean and sober, my clothing was maybe kinda dull. But really, she came towards me, that was just what I needed.

So we had a great dinner, great conversations, and my God, I really liked her personality, I've never been close with a girl like her before. She really dig my humor, and she replied back in the same way, which I never tought was possible. She's really got flair, she has incredible interests, and most of all, she really understands me, she has precise goals, she is down to earth. And she likes me, she LIKES me. The closest I can think of as to her temperament would be the chick in High Fidelity that Catherine Zeta-Jones played (without her charms, or different charms at least, I guess, :lol ).

So we had a really great conversation. She has a broad range of interests, but not as hardcore as me. Which I did enjoy because, not in a bad way, but in some way I could always "enlight" her, and then she would be amazed as to what I knew, as to what kind of temperament, qualities I had. The thing that amazed me the most, was how much she liked what I said, how I said it, and... me. Guess that is now true, I really am dateable. I would never had believed such a thing a short while back. :lol


At the end, we were like out of inspiration, sitting on the couch. And then, she turned to me with comforting eyes, and I recognized she wanted to kiss me. And so I did too, and my God, I felt alive again, that was an amazing moment. But I felt I did not want to go much further, and thus, as much as some part of me wanted to take advantage, after huge kisses and hugs, I backed out. I previously had discussed of it with her previously, and well, this is the best attitude I have ever seen, a girl with realistic expectations, with a good sense of reason.

She respected how I felt. I was like, these things take time, I think it would be rushing things out. She was like, I really like you. Of course, love takes time, but I see nothing bad in it, I would see nothing bad out of it in any way. Keep in mind, whatever you choose, there is really nothing wrong with it, there is nothing wrong with what you'd do, you are not taking advantage of me, and I don't feel like I am doing so. But I think you'd be a better judge than me. I really like how I would reply with humor, she would counter-attack with the same kind of humor, but I would ultimately win in the end, I have not had that much fun in a long while. :lol

My main culprit still remains, she is going to get back, and we think it's better to wait. But then again, what do I have to lose? What I want to avoid is rushing things out. Because previously, in my life, that always made me sad. In this case however, I like how she totally understood the situation.

She is going back to the university, and then we will most probably get lost out of sight and maybe never really see one another again. MSN, and occasional phone conversations, cannot do much good in such a thing. The thing I am afraid the most would be to go further, because afterwards, she would have to leave, and that would make me feel sad. Her however, with her temperament, she would end up good, unlike my previous GFs. But for the first time, I would feel confident when she would come again, because she really put me at ease, she came towards me. And that was just what I needed. The self-esteem she gave me, I will never forget. I am confident if no relationship settles (which is what is likely to happen), that I will not be sad and will end up feeling good about it, and that makes me take a whole new perspective on the whole thing.

For now, I think I mostly need time to ponder it all. :)
 
Loki said:
Your guess is as good as mine, but I'm pretty sure that the answer involves other women. :) The short answer is: bigger and better things. Don't sulk! :)


Indeed, no one like a whiner. Move up an on my friend.
 

Hellraizah

Member
Jotaro said:
I know how to talk to people, thank you nonetheless. At least I speak good french, don't you think? I still don't understand how to order a MAS stick, I will need your help again. ;)
Yeah, I know you do speak good french, actually, better than me.

And you seem to speak good english too. I just noticed that you were using the word "sporadically" more than anyone. Maybe it's because you're the only guy I ever "heard" saying this word.
 
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"I then realized, I tought of her, she seemed to really care, to really dig me. I tought I had nothing to lose. I tought I had made an incredible mistake, but I did not.

After all, I tought I'd deserved it, so I accepted. I already tought about a good dinner, along with other stuff.

I am nervous. I'm happy, but I don't want to hurt her, nor me, in the long run. But hey, a date, I never would have tought it would be possible! "
 

suikodan

Member
Jotaro said:
Suikodan, keep in mind that I will never have the attitude you have with the ladies, whether you see that as a good or a bad thing. ;)

Care to elaborate in a PM? I'm curious :)

And congrats for your date, it's nice to see that you got better since we last talked in 2001 :lol
 
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Because Jotaro is a gentleman~ U________U
 
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