59. Double Dipping

20th February 2014, Sushi Samba/Dirty Martini, City of London

Just so we're clear - no dipping of any sort took place this evening. Although I could have done with some hummus or something four cocktails in.

Wrapping up a week of intense dating, I decided to squeeze two dates in on one night. Partially because it would make me feel quite empowered, but also because I wanted to stay in and watch EastEnders with a takeaway on Friday night like the rockstar that I am.

So, date number one is the 38 year old, divorced stock broker who got my number on after work drinks at the Anthologist ages ago. After having moved past the fact that I am now at the age where we date divorcees, I started to realise that the guys is actually quite sweet, funny and smart.

Drinks at Sushi Samba was obviously a great start - the bar is amazing with gorgeous views of London. Plus their cocktails are really amazing.

Off to an awkward start and an in depth analysis of whether or not the mild winter would mean we should expect a crappy summer, it got better after the first drink. I speak fluent sarcasm and enjoy it when others do the same - so a few rude jokes in, I remembered why I'd given the guy my number in the first place. Plus he looks great in a suit.

Trying to make up an excuse to leave in time for my 10 pm date was not the easiest thing. We were having a great time and I had a feeling that telling him he only had a two hour and two cocktail slot wouldn't exactly increase my chances of a second date.

Either way, at 10 pm I was ready for date number 2 at Dirty Martinis which meant more delicious cocktails to come.

Second date is a 30 year old recruiter who I'd imagine have been single for exactly that many years. For some reason, when it comes to recruitment agents and estate agents they have a tendency to suffer severely from the Peter Pan syndrome and are the last men to ever even consider settling down and stop being the notorious bachelors. And I am very jealous as they can get away with it!

It seems like I hit the jackpot twice this evening as recruiter man was also lovely. Really charming, handsome and clever. And with great taste in cocktails which definitely puts his overall ranking even higher!

After an evening of two dates, as many bars, four cocktails and a snapped heel - I have a much greater understanding for people choosing committed relationships. Dating is truly very exhausting and after a week of it, I am totally beat.