My date this evening...

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone

I want to thank all of you for your support towards me these past six

months. I went out on a first date this evening. After understanding

why my date was late, we had supper (I made reservations yesterday at

this one place she wanted to go to and found out it was 25% off the

first hour - which helped), and I paid for the meal *pat on the back

for me*. I wanted to see if my AS would affect me in any way, shape,

or form while with Hayley. I spoke with Hayley over

IM once and phone several times this week before meeting her in person

tonight.

None of you would be able to tell that she and I had just known each

other. Rather, we were as if we had been friends for a long period of

time. I let her know upfront more about my AS/ADHD, and she told me a

few more things about her. We laughed together A LOT. The

conversation was nothing but constant volleys back to each other.

Rarely, was there ever a time where still silence was longer than a few

seconds. We talked about a lot of silly things. We talked

philosophically, everything from spirituality to abortion to politics

to a number of other issues.

Anyone could have seen that Hayley and I were becoming more comfortable

as the the daylight turned into the night hours. At the pier, we were

very close next to each other. I had my arm around her at times (you

could see that she wasn't complaining or gave any negative vibes about

it). By the time we left, my hand was with hers. She was more than

willing to drop me off at my apt. She did.

Never, and I mean, never in my life to this point had I had a

conversation that was as if I known someone for a good period of time

IN PERSON. I have had IMs and phone calls that went for endless number

of hours straight. Hayley and I spent 4 1/2 hours with each other this

evening, before calling it a night. Her last comment - " I enjoyed this

evening so much, I hope we can do it again " . Didn't have to ask her

or anything.

I'm looking forward to the next time Hayley and I go out on a date.