Dates

First date, New Year's Eve (12/31/25) at Bootleggers Italian Bistro. New Year's kiss. So soft, gentle, and romantic. Kiss against the wall on the patio. Driving me to my car in the rain. He caught my smile on the way home. And how I definitely drove the wrong way home.

Lunch date (1/5/26), Met at Jason's Deli. Had muffuletta. Kissed in the car. Shielded me from sun and wind.

Second date (1/6/26), Tuesday night at Town Square. Chicken nachos and beer at Yardhouse. Movie night with weird table tennis in theater 5 on the left. Sexy times in the theater and backseat of the car.

Third date (1/10/26), Dean's. Whiskey at the bar. Sharing the bruschetta and tiramisu. Gambling together. Touching my hair. In the back of the car. Ditched the bra, then complained, and he circled back to appreciate it. The "yes, finally" when his chest met mine. He touched me, but I stopped him. Confessed "I like you".

Lunch date (1/11/26), Taiwan Deli. Sharing dim sum together. Pork and mushroom dumplings, fried basil chicken, spicy dipping sauce. Kisses in the parking lot. Putting his hands behind his back (last kiss with no arms), so I could get back to work. I just never want to leave. <3

Lunch date (1/12/26), Rubios. Shrimp bowl and he had tacos. I was nervous about kissing in the car in public daylight. He pulled back, and we listened to music instead. 

Fourth date (1/16/26), His place. Home dinner date. Cooked mapo tofu together. Bought the ingredients. 

Fifth date (1/24/26), Bone Fish restaurant (shared key lime pie). Swingers (I won! Hole in one on the last course.) Mandalay Bay. Walking around holding your hand. Showing me the fancy area with the pool and fire pit. Stealing a kiss around the convention area. Photo booth. Arcade with skeeball, claw machines, and prizes. Shot glass and mug. Las Vegas sign. 

Sixth date (1/31/26), Dinner at Black Mountain Grill. Took the convertible with the top down to the restaurant. Britney Spears played on the radio, and I totally wanted to throw my hands up and shout the lyrics, but he doesn't need to see the wildness yet, right? Shared the chicken marsala. Ryan bought a homemade hostess cupcake to share at his place. We cuddled, and he shared his music with me.

Lunch date (2/1/26), Omoide, ramen. A little awkward, couldn't finish the food. Best hugs in the parking lot. Cheered me up from being so tired from the night before. He was leaving for LA the next morning, so wanted to visit before then.

Seventh date (2/6/26), Dinner at Cantina Tequila. Really liked the tuna ceviche. Delicious mezcal old-fashioned drink x2, plus a prickly pear margarita. He bought me the tableside photo and frame. Had a shot at Ryan's place and cocktail, so I was definitely drunk and don't remember a lot of the night. I DON'T want to do that again -- what a waste. I remember confessing about wanting to know his STD test results, wanting to be his choice, and I guess he asked me to Valentine's Day, but I didn't remember. He told me he got me the Valentine's Day lollipop and showed me. Very sweet. He also shared his dragonberry apple with me, and it was probably the sweetest apple I've ever tasted. (Also, his little "fuck" under his breath while I touched him with his hand over mine was one of the hottest things ever.)

2/8/26 He called and asked me to be his Valentine <3 

Lunch date (2/9/26), Lunch at Jason's Deli. A little awkward with the turkey muffuletta in my teeth. I need to stick to bowls for the meantime and check my teeth before we leave somewhere. Then I can have kisses and chat without feeling so nervous.

Eighth date (2/14/26), Valentine's Day. Dinner at Bouchon. Prix fixe menu and wine pairing. Red dress and red lipstick. Stuck in the parking garage. Roses and a box of chocolates. Homemade cookies, a school valentine, and tea. Back to his place. I struck up the exclusive talk. He isn't ready. He's still on the apps (and paying for them too).

Birthday 07/12/1980

Japanese Chinese. Chinese side from Hawaii (mother's side). Parents from Fresno.

Grew up in Fresno, CA. Relocated to Vegas. Traveled to many places, like London, France, Italy, Columbia, Hawaii, Florida. Loves Florida and Hawaii, even in the movies.

Party animal growing up. No curfew. Stayed out with friends. Non-drinker. Would be the designated driver. 

Grandparents owned a peach farm. That went to his father. 40 acres. Sold the house. 

Skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Snowboarding since 7th grade. Jet skis on the lake every summer. Childhood friend, Adam. Has a teenage daughter in Salt Lake City. Going to college soon. Ice skater. Foodie niece. 

Wrestling since 5th grade to senior year. Shoulder injury in senior year.

Frooties at the arcade. Purple over red.

Favorite color Blue. sunset orange yellow?

No cookie dough ice cream, no overly rich. Matcha green tea or Thai coconut is his favorite flavor.

His "boo"

Playing in the beach waves

Likes collecting different colognes

Favorite bands include Stone Temple Pilots, Tool, Audio Slave, Sound Garden, Alice in Chains, Tap root, Static, Non point.

Loved Quantum Leap tv show, American Idol (watching together), Full House, Dexter 

Movies Lord of the Rings 1, Groundhog Day, Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, Chef

Took a UNLV wine class, but ran several restaurants - Mexican in Luxor (Restaurant manager), nightclub in Luxor (Rum Jungle?) - worked night jobs. Now food vendor for 6+ years as day job. 

Worked at a country club doing wedding parties. Ate lots of fancy food like filet mignon.

Considerate of my time (when to sleep, be home) and my pace (exchanging phone numbers)

Let's me set the pace with our progression. Ask for phone call. Get a phone call. 

Suggests things for the future like running in his neighborhood in the summer

Helped me find the little kid gloves for sledding

Remembers things about me and my routine

Bought me "starter" sheets for my daybed in a color that matched my decor

Wants a winter wonderland vacation in Vail, hasn't been to east coast before