Was I? Younger people may be able to answer with promise, for those like me, with a memory clouded by the passing years, it may be harder. I have forgotten so many events in my life that I often wonder if I have been living in a time warp.
This question has been asked to me recently. The idea is not mine, it is part of the set of themes offered by @galenkp, in the #weekend-engagement, for this weekend. Whoever answers yes still has time to share if they read the guide HERE.
Because English is not only not my language but, even more so, has greater mysteries for me than Ancient Egypt does, I turned to the dictionary to make sure I understood the concept...
a social engagement or date with a person one has not previously met:
"a blind date arranged by well-meaning friends" Oxford Languages
I have great satisfaction now, I realized that I understood exactly what "blind date" means, i.e. not necessarily a meeting between blind people!
I'm guessing that anyone who has read this far understands that I was on a blind date, otherwise, it wouldn't make sense to write, or it would be a very short post, definitely the shortest post I could ever make, "No, I wasn't!" If it's still not clear, the answer is that I was just at...
Two blind dates
The first blind date
On the first blind date, the partner didn't show up! If you were to ask the partner, no one came to her date either... which means I didn't show up either. It wasn't our fault. The friends who arranged the meeting chose the meeting point which, unfortunately, were two places with the same name in Bucharest, the city where the story happened.
Of course, of course, that's the only word to use, of course, each of us chose the other meeting place... where we waited for a while and then, vowing never to attend such a meeting again, we each went home angry.
We had well-determined mutual friends. They insisted and managed to convince us to give it another try. I think we both needed one more try...
This time our friends were sure that each of us understood well the meeting place and time, at the University, the classic meeting place for young people in Bucharest, but not at the clock, the most used place, instead in front of a small flower shop!
The second blind date
The second blind date happened a week later at the above-mentioned place. A small flower shop on a busy boulevard.
Like any young man who wanted to be well-mannered and polite, I arrived at the meeting half an hour early.
Now I have to confess that I had no confidence in this kind of arranged and unknowing dating. I expected the worst. That's why I didn't even bring flowers with me, with the idea that if the person I was going to meet would be far from my expectations, at least she wouldn't know who was waiting for her and I would... run away!
I can't tell you how hard the wait was! More than half an hour because in good female tradition, the lady I was waiting for was late too.
Can you imagine how many times I've been on the heights of joy or down under, passing by dozens of girls of all kinds, from the Hollywood star type to the ... forest girl type! Now, when I remember those moments, I think I've found the cause of the problems I have with my heart, my arrhythmia.
Long story short (a phrase I've learned here in Hive, where I've encountered it in many posts)... this blind date happened!
A young lady with long hair, and big eyes (but also a nose) walked past me, not looking left or right. I knew instantly it was her!
In a few months, we will be 45 years married.
P.S. At the end of last month I turned six years old here on this social and blogging platform, of course, I started with S... and now continue with H...
Related to the topic of today's post I can say that starting six years ago I had countless blind dates here. I see and interact with a lot of people here that I don't know if they are who and what they claim to be. Most of them sit behind an avatar and I don't know if I'm entering into a dialogue with a man, woman, or child who is amused by my blindness caused by them.
Lest I be misunderstood I say now that I am not judging anyone and believe that everyone has good reason to hide their identity and private life... except some don't and I am glad I know them, as there was no need for blind dates!
What a whimsically romantic AND also hilarious read! I always love your writing @bluemoon. Considering you may need the occassional glance in a dictionary, your writing is perfection! Just like your marriage. Despite the inevitable hiccups, ultimately 45 years! Good thing you didn't run away........
Haha, really, good thing I didn't run away.
Thanks so much, @buckaroobaby! I don't even think you can know how much a few words, like these words from you, mean to me. I'm lucky to get them just when I need them most.
Don't you find people are so quick to criticize but slow to compliment? I really appreciate your effort and I think there are others that feel the same, although they may not say so
You're right and thank you very much!
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What a sweet story, but, I did not count on how funny the beginning would be for the two of you! Actually, it was quite hilarious, with the comedy of errors, showing up at the same place, different story. :)
At first, I thought it was a different girl than Magda the first time, but, then in Round 2, I realized there was going to be another go-around. I am so happy that the magic of this unplanned moment worked in both of your favor, and the joy of discovering a special connection where you least expect it. Did Magda think this would happen or was she a skeptic like you?
Crossing paths with each other was fate, it was meant to be. 💙
One of the most beautiful aspects of relationships is how we create shared memories.
Of course, she was a little late! That is our thing, allowing for the mystery to continue, just a little bit longer! I love your story and I am so sorry I missed it!
Now I know the story!!! Thank you!
I thank you, @dswigle. I needed your judgment.
Magda was even more skeptical than I was.
The comedy of errors... how well put. Thanks again!
Beautiful true story dear @bluemoon ! This first attempt was the the testing one and I couldn’t avoid to laugh (gently) while reading and imaging you and the other person waiting on two different places !
Thank you for this tender testimony, glad you found happiness at the second one :) Blind meeting aren’t my thing and I never really tried this, just meeting people with the flow !
Thank you! I don't like meetings like this either, there were only these two which were actually one, the same people were involved. Our mutual friends were probably scared that we wouldn't find our life partner, the chances of finding them that way I think are extremely low. That's why I chose to reveal this event from my life.
Congratulations on your writing and the frequency with which you post. I effectively can't keep up with you to read what you write, the only consolation is that I will find your blogs whenever I have more free time. I really like your writing, the fact that you are an avid reader shows in the way you write.
France was my first love in terms of lifestyle, culture, art, and music. This was in the 70s when pop culture and England were already starting to take the place of France in the interest of the young generation at that time (I mean Romania, I don't know how it happened in other parts of the world).
So everything you write interests me and I like it,
Thank you!
Yes, it's true that it's quite remarkable because it's quite rare ! Truly a heavenly sign :)
It's true that on the days when I have a bit more time, I take the opportunity to work on my articles and as I'm not writing a book at the moment, I have to admit that apart from the preparations for the move, I've got quite a bit of time ! Thank you a lot for your interest in these, I'm very touched by what you've told me here, it's the best reward of all 😇
Unfortunately, France is now a little adrift with the globalist movement, but I remain optimistic in the storm... Well, maybe in the long term, but whatever happens, I think the best thing is to find unity in our differences, rather than a society smoothed out to the extreme !
Have a good day ahead dear @bluemoon and thank you again !
With pleasure! I am sorry for what is happening in France, I am sorry and afraid of the destruction and the alteration of the peace and beauty of Parisian life that I don't know but I sense, thanks to the films I have seen. Otherwise, it's hard for me to have an objective opinion about what's going on.
I hope all is going well with the move and the fit-out, although I know it's a long haul.
Yeah, wait and see as they say, but acting in the meantime seems to me the good option as an individual :)
Thank you dear @bluemoon, the move is just today ! Gosh that will be intense haha !
Have a pleasant day ahead ✌️
Thank you! I hope your day was good and productive too. The fatigue will be pleasant if you are satisfied.
Thank you dear @bluemoon !
We were super tired after this, but yeah, all that sweat was made of pure joy ^^
Sorry for answering that late, no network at all in this region haha !
I hope you're doing well 🤞
Blind date was and is still a way of making or causing two persons to marry in Turkiye, especially in Anatolia. Many people from 60s, 70s and 80s got married like this. They say it is a good way to build a marriage and let no one stay single :)
I know such habits that are sometimes harsh and bring suffering.
Right, like no way back.
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I have always hear about blind date and most times I always wondered how do this people always do it
It's not that hard. It must be someone who organizes...
With the same woman!