#NerdsUnite: Minute Mingle with Meghan Brown

<editorsnote> Nerds, Meghan is going through some shizzy shiznat. She came on board to be our guru advice columnist, but life had other plans, and now she has had to endure a very unexpected break up. I asked her to write about it ... and this is her journey ... </editorsnote>

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's Meghan Brown

OMG INTERNET I HAVE MY FIRST ONLINE DATE ON SATURDAY. 

I am the most terrified. I haven't gone on a first date in five years. Five years! Let's say it again, together: 

FIVE. YEARS. 

Ridicadonkulous. 

I've never EVER been on any kind of blind date before, much less one orchestrated by the powers that be at OKCupid. I've always shied away from Internet dating because it seemed like a really easy way to get kidnapped and murdered, but I am currently rethinking my attitude. I mean... I also used to meet guys at school. And those days are loooong over.

So. What do I wear? What should I do? How do I prepare? I have this sick sad suspicion that dating at 26 (adulthood, jobs, etc) is different then dating at 21 (college, parties, etc). I mean... most conversations I've had with potential boyfriends in the past involved discussions of mutual acquaintances, shared classes and experiences, etc. What do you talk about with someone who's a complete stranger? 

Yiiiikes. 

Despite being nervous... I'm really excited to get my feet wet with a nice, normal, no pressure date. I'm not looking for a boyfriend. I'm not looking for a fling, either. I'm honestly just looking to meet nice boys to go to dinner with while I try and figure out what exactly I'm doing with my life. 

OMG SATURDAY IS GOING TO COME REALLY FAST. 

#wishmeluck