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ELLICE P. / dance company founder
First thing people notice in her home: Artwork by diverse artists
Any pets? Tarantula
KNEIDE N. / nurse
When she is happiest: Belly laughing with friends
Her hobbies: Travel, live music/concert-going
8 P.M. LITTLE SAGE, BOSTON
Finding a Rhythm
Ellice It was a convenient walk to the restaurant from a book club I’m a part of.
Kneide I journaled my intentions for the date; I was calm but excited. I was the first to arrive and Ellice came shortly after.
Ellice She already had a table. She was very cute.
Kneide She was tall and wore a nice red dress.
In Sync
Ellice We talked a bit about her work as she usually works nights and was more energized than I was. I think she does important work as a nurse.
Kneide I asked if she’d ever been on a blind date before and she said she had! I also learned that she founded a business when she realized there wasn’t a spot in dance that could accommodate her mobility needs. I thought that was so impressive and such a milestone to soon be celebrating 10 years of its success.
Ellice We covered a good bit of ground between past/current work and family connections. I appreciated that she was really close with her family. We both find it really important to cultivate those connections.
Kneide We both have strong matriarch figures in our lives that have shaped us and are family/community-centered. We also shared the experience of going to a women-centered college.
Ellice I ordered a cocktail and lobster gnocchi. The drink, food, and staff were great.
Kneide My dish was short ribs. We both [ordered] great, refreshing summer drinks. The service was amazing and swift.
Ellice I felt comfortable. She is a very bright personality.
Kneide I was pretty comfortable from the start and [never felt] uncomfortable, even when we had some pauses. She has a lovely personality but I did not become romantically attracted as the date went on. Toward the end of the date it was clear we switched to a more casual, friendly conversation.
Final Bow
Ellice We actually went to a bar that she recommended. I initiated the idea. I was interested to continue to get to know her more.
Kneide I was surprised she was willing to do a second spot after dinner, but she mentioned on the way she wanted to be more spontaneous and explore the North End. We decided to go in for one more round of drinks at Parla. We rolled a 20-sided die to choose our cocktail fate and luckily they were both delicious.
Ellice The date ended with a hug and interest in going to events in the future.
Kneide A man serenaded us by playing a romantic Italian song on the violin. We laughed and enjoyed the moment.
Second Date?
Ellice I would definitely hang out again. I’m open to seeing how more time might solidify which direction [this could move in].
Kneide Not as romantic partners. The romantic spark never came to me.
Grading the Date
Ellice /B+
Kneide / B+
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