As you may remember, a few months ago I was supposed to meet Separated Guy #1, but he flaked out the night before our date and sent me a stupid ass email. Well, we got back in touch a couple of weeks ago when I emailed him to wish him a happy birthday (he shares the same birthday as my friend so I remembered it), and an email exchange ensued.

So may I present, You Know It’s A Jdate That Didn’t Suck When:

1. You learn he a) has a car and b) doesn’t live with his parents.
2. He insists on driving out from the Valley, and likes your suggestion of (say it with me now) The Cat & Fiddle.
3. You show up wearing the same exact color jacket as him. Yours is from the Gap, his from Banana.
4. He looks like his picture. Exactly.
5. He remembers everything you talked about a few months ago.
6. He apologizes for being lame a few months ago, and tells you you were right. Ah ha!
7. He doesn’t laugh at you when you stand up from the table and realize your leg is asleep and walk like a moron to the restroom.
8. After dinner and drinks, you decide to stop at Amoeba and peruse CDs. You each buy one.
9. He’s funny, makes you laugh, and has good taste in music.
10. You invite him up to your apartment and he checks out your balcony and photos and baseball stuff then you sit and talk for a bit. Then you both realize it’s late and he has to drive back to the Valley so he gives you a hug goodnight.

I’m not sure if there will be a second date, although I am hoping for one. Think good thoughts and stay tuned…