Of course, back then he was just known as Q... heck, it was our first date - I didn't even have a cute name to call him!
So the plan is that he'll pick me up after work, we'll grab a bite to eat and get to the concert with time to spare. Great plan.
But he's running late... so he picks up Subway on the way over... a 6 inch club - with EVERYTHING on it...
Have I ever mentioned that I hate vegetables? Okay - amend that... I HATED vegetables... I'm learning...
But this day - on my first date with this cute boy with floppy hair... I didn't pick them all off. Mind you, I didn't exactly encourage them to stay within the confines of the bread... and I might have just knocked off a few onions and cucumbers (hey, I'm allergic!) but I ate the majority of the sandwich and was able to keep a smile on my face. probably. maybe. I even ate the SunChips - even though I'm a traditional potato chip girl... I actually liked them!
The rest of the date was typical first date stuff... will he hold my hand (no), will he kiss me (no), will he ask me out again (eventually)...
But really, Did I start out the relationship on the wrong foot - is our entire life together based on a lie because I ate a few tomatoes?
Turns out he also pretended to think my "Family Dog" movie was funny... and he pretended to think The ABZ book was hilarious. (all pre-requisites for someone I was going to date)
But we're still together - and I learned that if I pretended to like veggies long enough that I could keep them down without barfing. I've learned that I can actually like hiking and camping... and he's learned to appreciate a little bit of twisted humor... and once in awhile I can actually get him to play a card game with me... if I beg enough and promise a good enough reward to the winner :)
