First date stateside! Is the grass really greener??

It's funny wherever you go it seems the grass is always greener. For example, when I first arrived my US friends were all intrigued to find out what the guys were like in the UK - I think they secretly believe (or want to believe) they are all like Hugh Grant! They seem to have given up on guys here. In their words there are no true gentleman and they are all douchebags (my all time favourite US slang word!!)

Although if you asked any girl from London/UK the same thing you would probably get the same answer...except douchebags would most likely be replaced by tossers!!

I've come to the conclusion therefore that it has nothing to do with location, these days you just have to uncover the diamonds in the rough! With this in mind, and in a mission to meet new people I decided to join the US version of Match.com. I have never ever thought of joining anything like this before (I guess I always thought I was too young!!) so its all new to me. The good thing is though its not just people looking for LOVE!! There are people who are new to the city (like moi) looking for friends.

For people that are specifically looking for THE ONE I would have to say this is worth a try. The site allows you to cut through a lot of the usual crap you never know when meeting someone in a bar.What do they do, what do they like, do they want kids, do they HAVE kids etc etc.

As you can imagine I have had some gems of emails already. I think the funniest I have had so far is a guy who couldn't quite work out why it was I hadn't replied so decided to email me again a few days later asking if my internet was broken! No...its not broken, I haven't had an accident or lost the use of my hands...I just didn't want to reply...sorry!

So anyway, last night was my first official date eek! I must admit I was nervous as hell and wasn't sure what to expect but it was great! The guy I met is far from being an axe murderer (just one of the notions running through my head). We met and talked for hours...now I can't even remember what about!

I'm mostly pleased because I wanted to see what it was like to go on a date with an American guy. And sorry, to all you US girls out there I hate to crush your stereotype but he was a true gentleman and you know what... he is far from being a douchebag LOL!!

Watch this space for the next date...

P.S Tried out a new place..Old Town Social in Old Town (would you believe!!!) and its great. the service is good, the music fantastic (there was a guy playing guitar and singing some TUNES!!) and the food...amazing! We shared a plate of pure heaven...cheese, meats and bread! Life can't get any better!