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Mrs. French Bulldog, Orange County Age and Occupation: 28, Administrative Assistant & Interior Design Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Purchasing Analyst Engagement Date: November 8, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Bernardo Winery About Me: I've lived in Atlanta, Dallas and Laguna Niguel; although I've lived in Orange County, CA most my life, I'm a Southerner at heart. I work full time for a Commercial General Contractor (aka my father) and I go to school for Interior Design at night. I love modern design, music, wine, crafting, DMailing, my family, my Westies, and of course, Mr Frenchie! Mr Frenchie and I met 3 years ago on Match.com and have been best friends ever since. I love his "old soul" and how he laughs with his whole body, among many other things. We are planning our summer wedding at the winery near his hometown, just 45 minutes south of Orange County.
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The First Date

April 28th, 2009 @ 3:34 pm by Mrs. French Bulldog

Saturday, 02/18/06, was the day of our first date. Mr Frenchie drove down to my house (it took about 45 minutes… notice how much driving the Mr drives on our first date) to pick me up at about noon. I remember what I wore: my favorite black skirt, my favorite red hoodie, and my favorite black pumps. When I opened the door I remember thinking that he was even more handsome in person. :)

Mr Frenchie had scored some tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters at the Anaheim Pond (I don’t care if Honda owns it now, I will always call it the Pond), so we drove 30 minutes (back towards his place), talking and laughing with awkward first date conversation. At one point, since I had been staring at the water spots on his windshield for about 20 mins, I told him about these awesome things called windshield wipers. Yep, I was THAT sarcastic! He informed me that the sprinklers in his neighborhood leave hard water spots on his car, and I’m surprised he asked me out again… I was a BRAT!

Once we were at The Pond, Mr Frenchie bought us yummy, yet pricey hot dogs, and we took our seats. No offense to anyone who likes the Harlem Globetrotters (or the Harlem Globetrotters themselves), but it was BOR-RING! We both sat there talking, bored by the “game”, thinking, ‘this is boring, does he/she think this is boring?’ Finally he asked me if I wanted to go, and after going back and forth on whether to go or not, we decided we both weren’t fans, and we left.

Then, Mr Frenchie drove us to Marina Del Rey to get Starbucks and to walk on the pier.

When walking to Starbucks, we had to go down an itty bitty set of stairs, and I tripped and fell on my rear in a tiny puddle. I was SO embarrassed, and on top of that, I was bleeding and wet. Mr Frenchie apologized profusely for not catching me as I hobbled to the Starbucks bathroom to clean myself off. Once clean, I was good as new, and we took our yummy hot beverages for a walk on the pier. Never once was there an awkward lull in our conversation, and we talked and talked until it was time for dinner. For dinner, Mr Frenchie decided he HAD to take me an Italian place near his apartment called Angelo and Vinci’s.

Angelo and Vinci’s was a lot of fun, and we ordered a HUGE lasagna pizza! I was impressed at how well he dealt with my diabetes, as I tested my blood and administered my injection at the table. (Yes, I do this at the table. I’ve been diabetic for over 10 years now, so it’s not a big deal to me). By the time we finished diner and Mr Frenchie drove me home, is was already 9PM.

The First Date :  wedding relationships Frenchi  Mr Frenchie and I back at Angelo & Vinci’s for our 1 year Anniversary… I’m wearing the same thing I wore on our first date.

Was your first date as long and ours? Do you go back where you had your first date?

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32 Responses to “The First Date”

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lreighard1
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lreighard1 (message)  642 posts, Busy bee

good grief are you 2 a cute couple!!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

We totally pop into the Bellevue ballroom from time to time when we’re in the city…and it’s extra special now, since it’s where Mr. Bruschetta proposed!

Your red hoodie is super cute!

 
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Miss D'orsay (message)  2,272 posts, Buzzing bee

Our first date was ultra long as well. We both love going back to Austin (the location of our first date) as much as we can :)

 
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ready2bmrsd
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ready2bmrsd (message)  162 posts, Blushing bee

So fun! Our first “date” was a 4 day weekend. We’re actually getting married in the exact same spot as our first kiss! (yup, I kissed on the first date) hee hee!

 
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Miss Bear Cub
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,566 posts, Bumble bee

I told my fiancé that I hated dates. It’s true! I can’t get over the awkwardness.
I told him that if he wanted to do something together, we could cook dinner at my house (we were already friends at this point).
Two months later we cooked thanksgiving dinner together. A month after that his dad cook christmas dinner for us at his home in portland!

 
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msashleymarie (message)  616 posts, Busy bee

How cute! Our first date consisted of Starbucks and a movie at the dollar theatre in Huntington Beach! We already knew each other from having the same classes, but Matt tells me he took me to a dollar theatre so I didn’t have high expectations for his wallet!

 
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EAQ219
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EAQ219 (message)  1,448 posts, Bumble bee

Ok…this is really random but have you blogged somewhere else? Because I’ve read this story (or another version of it) and seen that pic before…am I crazy? Maybe it was on the boards? Maybe I came across your personal blog somewhere along the way.

Hmm…anyway, super cute story! I love that you wore the same outfit on your 1 year anniversary. I remember what I wore on our first date too, although I don’t have any of the clothes anymore!

 
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Vic004
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Vic004 (message)  804 posts, Busy bee

I loved reading about your first date Miss Frenchie! I think because no matter what there is the awkward stuff that arises when two people want to get to know each other. This stuff happens to everyone and if they are into each other it is going to work out no matter what. It reminds me about days when I used to date! :)

 
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krissybee
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krissybee (message)  3,921 posts, Honey bee

such a cute first date story!!!! i also love that you wore the same outfit on your anniversary!!!!

 
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lobstergirl (message)  260 posts, Helper bee

Aww the Future Frenchies are a cute couple.

 
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Mrs. Cupcake
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Mrs. Cupcake (message)  1,456 posts, Bumble bee

You two are so cute! That’s a great first date story… I don’t remember how long our first date lasted, but I know that there was a lot of laughing and no awkward silences!

 
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Miss French Bulldog
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

@lreighard1: Awe, thank you :)
@ready2bmrsd: WOW you win, that is LONG!
@EAQ219: You probably came across my personal blog. I’m impresses b/c I wrote that post like 6 mos ago.

 
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bookworm
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bookworm (message)  45 posts, Newbee

Great story! My FI and I laugh because our first date was so short. He drove 10 hours round trip and we only spent about 3 hours together! Our first date was at the zoo and we just recently went back on our first anniversary!

 
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lychee510

Yup our first date consisted on Starbucks too!
Our first date was at Benihana (a place where they do the cool artsy cooking in front of you), and we’ve been going back there twice a yr, basically every 6 months haha.

 
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Miss Deviled Egg
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Miss Deviled Egg (message)  1,250 posts, Bumble bee

your first date was a day after our first date! :-)

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

what a cute first date. I think I was pretty testy on my first few dates with Mr. LatteLove too! I was always surprised he still liked me because I thought I was so boring compared to him!

 
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EAQ219
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EAQ219 (message)  1,448 posts, Bumble bee

WAIT!? Were you like, in the waiting stage and you wanted to be a short dress bride? I remember the most random stuff. I guess wedding things just stick in my head. And yes, I’m a freak lol :)

 
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Miss French Bulldog
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

@EAQ219: Yep, that was (is) me :) and you are not a freak, I felt the same way when Miss Meatball started posting - I was like, where have I read this before?

 
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Cole B
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Cole B (message)  1,362 posts, Bumble bee

That is such a great first date story. You two are super cute!

 
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Cole B
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Cole B (message)  1,362 posts, Bumble bee

ps Miss Frenchie how do you already have so many posts? did they link your old name to your new name or have you been weddingbeeing like crazy? i thought bees started back at 0.

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog, Orange County Age and Occupation: 28, Administrative Assistant & Interior Design Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Purchasing Analyst Engagement Date: November 8, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Bernardo Winery About Me: I've lived in Atlanta, Dallas and Laguna Niguel; although I've lived in Orange County, CA most my life, I'm a Southerner at heart. I work full time for a Commercial General Contractor (aka my father) and I go to school for Interior Design at night. I love modern design, music, wine, crafting, DMailing, my family, my Westies, and of course, Mr Frenchie! Mr Frenchie and I met 3 years ago on Match.com and have been best friends ever since. I love his "old soul" and how he laughs with his whole body, among many other things. We are planning our summer wedding at the winery near his hometown, just 45 minutes south of Orange County.

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