Basically, it's a challenge to go on five dates in five weeks with five different people...WHY? For charity of course! The catch is, it's dating the old-fashined way. No online profiles or facebook stalking. Instead the dates must be recommended by people I know and (hopefully) trust.
I decided I was up for the challenge and signed up when I got home. The challenge started the very next day so I knew I had to get cracking straight away. Over the next few days I told all my friends, my family and colleagues about the challenge. But, still no dates and I was due to head off on a week-long work trip.
Week one is now over and I have been on 0 dates! I have also been on 3 flights and in 4 cities, letting people know about the cause in each place. While I have been away, my cupids (colleagues) have been busy at work and thanks to them and their networking I have 3 dates in the pipeline!!
I sent a text message my brother to let him know about the progress. The conversation went something like this:
Me: I just got my dating update from the girls at work. They've organised 3 dates for me - a policeman, a cardiac scientist and a stunt man... that's a wide variety of conversation topics I'm going to need to cover!
Bro: Haha. OMG You should blog this insanity.
So here it is... a blog series about my experience of facing my fears and going on five dates, with five strangers in five weeks. All in the name of raising funds to help break the cycle of social disadvantage in our community.
And... I don't think the challenge has to stop there. As easy as coffee and dinner dates would be, let's make this FUN. Here are some of my date ideas so far. What was your favourite date?
- Mini Golf- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Play a board game
- Cook together
- Laser tag
- outdoor movie / drive in
- Rock climbing
- zoo / aquarium
- cultural festival (It is Chinese New Year after all)
- Feed the ducks at the park
- Cycle around the city
- Take a class - Yoga, Cooking, Art
- Go to the Science Centre / Museum
- Go and see a live band
- Indoor rock climbing
- Go to the natural rock pools
Goly Gosh there are so many options! This is going to be SOOOOO much FUN!!
If this sounds like fun and you want to get involved, there are several ways that you can:
1. Join in (single and awesome people only)
2. Date me (a perfect opportunity for those who have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to ask me out on a date)
3. Recommend a date (aka set me up with your single friend, son, colleague, neighbour, cute guy at the dog park...)
4. Sponsor me to reach my target of $200 for local charities (it's all about the money).
The link to my sponsorship page and more information is:
2. Date me (a perfect opportunity for those who have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to ask me out on a date)
3. Recommend a date (aka set me up with your single friend, son, colleague, neighbour, cute guy at the dog park...)
4. Sponsor me to reach my target of $200 for local charities (it's all about the money).
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