As an undergrad,19, dated a Vietnamese girl, 21, from France. She actually initiated the flirting . She suggested dinner at my place and she’d bring wine. Dinner and wine was pretty sophisticated for me at the time. Called my grandma, for advice. Grandma said a thin steak and scalloped Potatoes would guarantee a home run. I planned everything, roses, candles, music, even a backup dinner. I set up ikea tea lights strategically. They last for about 2hrs. My goal was for it to be completely dark when dinner was over.
She arrived, her hair was down and curly. I’d only seen her in pony tail and gym clothes so my jaw totally dropped. Conversation with flowing, I was dazzled by her, she had so many adventures. She’d traveled all over Europe and Asia. She spoke a handful of languages. Just not what I was used to. The evening carried on as if we were meant to be together. We dated for 2 years. I graduated and moved; with the distance we both moved on.