So, I (37) have been seeing a chick (44) from work for the past 3 weeks. Her birthday is next week and we are both taking a day off to spend together on Tuesday. My birthday happens to be the day after hers. We live in Austin. Any suggestions on what to do, where to go, and what sort of gift might be appropriate? Thanks.
Since you have only been dating for three weeks, I wouldn't buy her any expensive gifts that you'll regret later on. Stick with basics, in my opinion. Flowers, etc. When my wife and I started dating, she liked the corny stereotypical stuff, like picnics (although its pretty hot for that). How about going to the lake or the river for the day?
canoeing on town lake? you can pack a picnic lunch and spend a day outside. You can even go swimming if it gets too hot for you.
Firstly, chick and 44 does not compute. Since this sounds like an all-day experience: Whatever you decided, have lots of activities planned, don't settle on one event. Get romantic! Get physical! Expose her to a little thrill like going to one of those go-cart race tracks. By doing so you'll have the opportinuty to touch differnt aspects of her life. Women loved to be touched, they love to know you care about all aspects of there lives. Even if she says no to an option, she'll at least see the effort. Wouldn't buy a gift as a precursor to the day, but along the way. Like trinkets, a single flower from someone selling on the streets. Showing affection in public is a plus. Your biggest gift to her will be your attention to her. So LISTEN to everything she says.
Dinner someplace nice would be a good start. Maybe someplace like III Forks, Vespaio, Truluck's, Roaring Fork, etc. Females dig fondue, so The Melting Pot might be an option as well. Then after dinner, head out someplace like 219 West for cocktails. Maybe you could bring a bottle of nice wine and some hors'doerves from Central Market up to Mount Bonnell around sunset? Also, make sure you are fully stocked with rubbers. I prefer Lifestyles Ultra Sensitive.
Thanks for the ideas. I already know she wants to see a movie & eat lunch at Alamo early. And it looks like it will be in the mid-to-upper 90's, so I'd like to avoid a lot of outdoor activities until it cools down some. She's born and raised in Austin, and I've only been here 5 years. So, I'm a bit concerned that a lot of ideas will seem old-hat to her. Anyone ever been to Viva Chocolato? The place opened in December of 2007, so it shouldn't seem like the typical thing for her. I wouldn't mind going to see some live music - jazz or blues - where it's not too loud that we can't talk. Know any good places? I looked up 219 West and they have live jazz, but not on Tuesdays.
Drive to San Antonio. If she is an Austin native and you are a newbie, get out of town. Maybe the hill country for a nature thing: Leakey area is nice. Otherwise San Antonio and New Braunfels are fun. I love the Grist Mill in Gruene on the river.
Take her to the Four Seasons for drinks and then watch the bats. Maybe dinner after at Paggi House. Skip the gift. Just pay for her drinks & dinner.
The Gristmill in Gruene, TX is a fantastic idea. Also, I just recently checked out a restaurant called "Moonshine" near the convention center in Austin. Very good stuff....
