January 16
How was my blind date with Amber? Well, we met for coffee at The Coffee Bean. I was wearing a blue plaid dress shirt tucked into khaki trousers and my emo glasses. She was wearing, um, well, I don’t know – I guess I felt like her “giant flaming skull with eagle wings” chest tattoo didn’t really go with her Victoria’s Secret Valentine’s Day camisole with hearts all over it. My witty banter was met with her arms crossed – clearly a bad sign. But then she mentioned how she loved “High School Musical – The Ice Tour”. ME TOO! (Brian Boitano was perfectly cast as Troy Bolton!) Then the reflection of the candlelight flickered in my glasses and I leaned in laughing as she scooted her chair around to my side of the table. Later that night, she and I kissed like we’d never kissed before. (See photo for re-enactment.) Huh? Uhhhhh…right Mom! That’s what I meant to say. We hugged. (No, no, Dad – not now. You’re going to have to give me that high-five later.) – Kiran