so I have a date tomorrow night?

Let me paste something I said to Meg which perfectly describes the situation:

“who is this guy? where did he come from? who is julie?
why does she exist?
whose life am i living?
oh right, the guy has a girlfriend… this is definitely my life”

Ok, so, Jeff IMs me, asking me if I’m doing anything tomorrow night. I say no, he asks me if I want to go to a party. Discussion happens, turns out he drinks, I don’t, this is some guy’s 21st birthday party… pretty much I decide going is not a good idea, especially for my first party. So does he stop there? No, no… the boy asks me if I’d like to go get coffee beforehand. Like I said, well, see above for what I said. I’m stunned, I’m fluttery, I’m… I have no words.

I have a date??!?!?!?!!!

With a guy who has a girlfriend in Chicago. Story of my life much? Point being, however, yeah that is my point. I have a date with Jeff who plays hockey, trumpet, was in marching band, and unfortunately drinks. Thus far, that’s his only flaw. Ok, so it’s a not so small flaw, but I really like him. I’m therefore looking around it.

I was so tempted to go… this is the first time I’ve ever really been asked to go to a party… and actually it was the first time anyone’s asked me to drink. Therefore it was the first time I was tempted to do any of it, and I was able to say, Erin, you may like the boy, but your first party should be with people you know. I was able to tell him I don’t drink… I… can’t believe he still wanted to take me out for coffee after that… this is awesome… I’m so happy… nervous… all of the above. Wow.