Latino Carlos

Ok, so.... I set up a date for today. Some background information first. He is 35. He was born in El Salvador and came to the U.S. when he was 15. Became a U.S. citizen at 20. He just moved within the past 2 weeks from Silver Spring area to Severn so that he could work for his brother and be around to help his parents (especially his mom) out. His mom went through radiation treatments recently and he is now staying with them for the time being. He doesn't have kids and never been married or as I like to call these specially men, he's a "unicorn".

Ok so.... the date. We went to The Greene Turtle. I got there WAY early and he was about 5 minutes late, noon was the agreed upon meeting time. He apologized profusely even though he admits that he's never on time for anything due to being bad at managing time!

 I thought we would only be there for an hour or so. Well,  2 beers and an order of fried pickles later (you can't go to The Greene Turtle and NOT have fried pickles).... it was 2. The time went by so fast. We talked about everything from family members, to past relationships, to hobbies. He hasn't been on the online dating scene so we couldn't share horror stories. He thinks that everyone has the best of intentions and I'm the opposite. I'm a bit more realistic than he is but then again, I've been "out there" way more than he has. He's so sweet and optimistic. Pretty much the opposite of me. :) I kind like it! While we were talking, there were times where he would touch my arm or hand and I didn't mind. :) That's a good sign!

He probably would have had another beer if I was willing, but I want to head to IKEA which I thought I was going to do around 2 with a friend but that friend isn't returning my call so.... I told him I had to get going and couldn't have another Sam Adams or else this "date" would turn bad!

When the check came, I went to grab it to see how much it was and he put his hand on top of it and pulled it away and said I don't need to worry about it. :) EXECUTED PERFECTLY!

He walked me to my car and we hugged good bye. He said for me to let him know if I want to do this again. I later texted him and said thanks and that I hoped to see him again soon. I told him he was in charge of picking the next time and place. So it's up to him. He said he would think of some place fun to go to.... Hopefully there will be another Latino update before Christmas! We shall see...