FlyingDubs Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Hi All, I met a girl a few weeks ago and we've been texting/iming/chatting on since then. We're going to go on a date later this week, and I was hoping to get ideas from people on how I can include some sort of math/geometry twist to it after our dinner. She's teaches geometry and is getting her phd in math as well. What do you think? I was trying to find some historical math landmark in San Jose, CA, where she lives, or even a math museum but could not find anything at all. I'm looking for some sort of math activity "thing" to do that kind of takes her by surprise. Sort of like they do in the movie A Walk to Remember where Mandy Moore has this list of things she wants to do before she dies. Here are some of the examples- ~To be in two places at once. (they went to a stateline) ~Get a tattoo. (they got temp tattoos) ~Build a new telescope to see the comet. (The guy built her a telescope) Any ideas? Thanks!
Ami1uwant Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 help to know what specialty area she is going into. I have a BS in Math. The only thing in San Jose would be if you went over to the IT/Computer end of stuff with it being the home of alot of computer stuff. Pure math stuff will be difficult. there is an Exploratorium in San fran. their is a museum of math on NYC. Europe has more museums deveoted to mathematics. fractals and random walks could be applied to a date. There could be something small at Stanford or Berkeley.
happywithlife Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 I thinks that its a fun idea to incorporate a passion of hers into a date. I might not do so on the first date for several reasons: 1. She may feel that people over play her love of math and having a date planned around math might be a big turn-off (i.e. all people think of when they think of me is math, I'm so much more than just a math lover). 2. You are just getting to know her. Going to such great extremes on a first date may make you look a bit to clingy, over the top, etc. I am a huge plant nerd/gardener, but I would be a bit frightened by a person who planned a first date all around my interest in plants. I'd rather meet for coffee, go for a walk, play mini-golf and get icecream, etc. on the first few dates to focus on getting to know the person. If my current boyfriend (of 6 months) plans a date around plants - a hike in an interesting area or a trip to botanical gardens - now then I'm excited, especially if it has to do with something we've talked about. First date would have been too soon though.
Author FlyingDubs Posted July 10, 2013 Author Posted July 10, 2013 thanks for the feedback. definitely see your points, while i just started talking to her...i've known her through mutual friends for the past 10 years...and we would hang out with mutual friends every now and then. it was only a few weeks ago, where we actually really started talking to each other. is that still over the top? thanks!
ChessPieceFace Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 I think it's weird to do anything like you're suggesting.
CarrieT Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 I disagree with those who think it is weird - *I* think it is charming! And in that light, I might suggest the San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation. It is fun and quirky and even if you just wander around for an hour, it will give you tons to talk about before you head out to dinner... I've been taking there and it is great fun to play with the various interactive exhibits.
soccerrprp Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Did she tell you that she wanted a dated that was themed around her area of educational interest and work? Does she want a Math date or something relaxing and enjoyable? The reason I ask is that you seem to be in a bit of a struggle to ID math-related themes for your date and though, sweet and thoughtful, I would quite imagine that she would be just as happy doing anything that has nothing to do with math. She studies and teaches the subject daily and for many, getting away from what they do is as enjoyable. So, if you don't find anything, don't fret. She wants to be with you b/c of you, not because of your knowledge of math. Just a thought.... (I speak from experience ) Edited July 11, 2013 by a LoveShack.org Moderator 1
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