Life on the Edmond cult compound must be boring as hell at times when it comes to dating. Where are they going to go other than the barn yard, the nearby fields or the Armstrong Auditorium for Bible Study. Maybe some celtic dancing, too.
At least those who attended Pasadena could walk into Pasadena or to numerous restaurants nearby. Not so much with the Edmond compound crowd. It's not kosher to mix with the unwashed heathens of the world unless Flurry and crew have courted them for their money for the concert series.
Especially for turnabout or more formal occasions, you can add some cheer by creatively requesting the pleasure of their company via:
- Presenting her a punny poster: (e.g. draw a music staff and start your message with, “I’ve been thinking of a clef-er way to ask you …”).
- Placing a note in a balloon with confetti and asking the recipient to pop it.
- Writing it in sidewalk chalk. (If the date is long-distance, take a photo and e-mail it.)
- Giving him a hammer and a note in a small block of ice that says, “Now that the ice is broken, will you be my turnabout date?”
Speaking from experience
Here are some tips from singles on how to have a great dating experience.
- Step out of your comfort zone.
- Be mindful of your date’s schedule, and be willing to be flexible.
- Sometimes less is more.
- Keep the group smaller. This makes it more of a date and less of a party.
- Embrace whatever activity you are participating in.
- Don’t overthink it: It’s purpose is just to serve and get to know each other better.
Date Ideas
Have fun with food
- Do a video call from a café
- Make dinner with your date
- Host a themed dinner or potluck
- Picnic at the park or beach
- Host a progressive dinner
- Make your own Chopped challenge
- Host a barbecue
- Host a fondue night (savory and/or sweet)
Get active
- Learn a new sport together
- Go on a scavenger hunt at a park
- Fly a kite (try making your own)
- Go roller-blading
- Go fishing
- Try geocaching
- Make your own disc golf course
- Hit the go-kart track
- Cycle around the city
- Plan a treasure hunt
- Create an obstacle course
- Visit a botanical garden, zoo or aquarium
- Hike a trail
- Go canoeing
- Go horseback riding
- Go bowling
- Try an Amazing Race challenge
- Have a music-themed video call
- Sing karaoke
- Attend a college or high school musical
- Have a lip-sync battle
- Go to an outdoor concert
Game on
Try something new
- Draw or paint together
- Watch a local sports team
- Watch an outdoor movie
- Tour a museum or gallery
- Attend an outdoor festival
- Play mini golf
