No, "Art" is not a new date. It was the activity. The free date on Friday was with "D". After a few long texts, some deeper understanding about how we can make each other happier (and more secure) and one very nervous meeting after a week apart, the date went better than I anticipated. If there is one thing I've learned about dating, it's COMMUNICATION!! Even if you think what you're feeling is stupid, naive, whatever! If you're feeling it, it matters. Not only to you, but if you're partner is worth it, it should matter to them too and they deserve to know what will make you happier.
So, now that a week of uncertainty is out of the way, a couple of art exhibits were on the docket. D's friend was showing her photographs at an art thesis show on campus. Her work was very good and focused on zoo animals and exhibits from around the world. Then, onto Gallery 13 to see the end of a two month art exhibit destroyed. I thought it would be harder to see the unsold pieces destroyed by an axe but surprisingly, it wasn't. Although, I was happy to see two pieces rescued before the end of the evening!
I visited lots of new places this weekend worth mentioning even though they weren't free:
Zakia Restaurant- a small middle eastern cafeteria type restaurant with fresh food and friendly service. Even the patrons pushed their favorites on us. It was hard to decide on main dishes and two sides but between both us us, we tasted 6 different bites. All of them were fantastic!
Peace Coffee - Although service isn't the fastest here, the tea selections are excellent and the decor is friendly.
Trylon Theater - a small 20 seat, small-ish screen that plays classic films. The film prices are $8 but medium popcorn, large candy and drinks are all $2 a piece! I watched "The Man Who Knew too Much" last night.
A Mexican Restaurant called (?) - next to the old Town Talk Diner, this restaurant is amazing! Friendly staff and very fresh food. The table served salsa is appropriately spicy and fresh. Don't miss the Mexicana salad which is chopped cucumbers, jicama, papaya and pineapple with fresh lime juice and a spicy condiment called Tajin.
Off to The History Theater in St. Paul this afternoon for a Tale of Twin Cities with Kevin Kling (amazing story teller) and Simone Perrin (amazing accordianist) with D and a couple of neighbors.
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