My first client ever....

September 2017. It was my first time posting an Ad. I got a text message in the middle of the night. It wasn’t one of those annoying ‘R u available’ texts either. He was very thorough. He told me his name, his hotel, and listed his references. I emailed the references but 20 minutes went by and no response. I assured him if he wanted to see me that evening he would have to send me additional information. So he sent a photo of his ID and gave me his hotel room number. I called the hotel for confirmation. He was who he said he was.

I was nervous the whole time; while getting ready, the drive over, even up until knocking on his hotel door. When he opened the door and greeted me, he had a warm and welcoming smile, but I was still nervous. I walked into the room looked around and stood in front of the t.v. awkwardly cause I wasn’t sure where I should sit. I saw my donations on the tv stand, and that made me even more nervous. He told me to make myself comfortable and motioned for me to sit on the bed. He poured me a glass of champagne, this calmed my nerves a little.

We then started the ‘small talk’. We talked about his work and his hometown. The more we talked the more things I realized we had in commonn. I thought his job was very interesting so I kept asking him questions about it. He told me stories and kept on refilling my glass with champagne. Right when I was getting ready to tell him one of my own stories he cut me off. “I’m sorry, but can we……”

I glanced at the clock and my eyes widened. I had almost talked through the whole hour! I said “Oh! Yes, of course!” and stood up quickly. I spilled champagne on myself and a little on the bed. I apologized and started to undress. It wasn’t until I stood up when I realized how tipsy I was, hopping all over the place trying to take my clothes off as fast as possible, WITH my heels still on.

He was clearly entertained by my struggle. I can hear him laughing quietly while grabbing my clothes from the floor and putting them in the chair next to the bed. I would normally be embarrassed, but I had drank my nerves away.

This is usually the part where I would get into the dirty details, but instead, I will disappoint you with the tips and lessons that I took away from this experience:

1) Last minute dates suck. This one in particular was a rare occasion where I didn’t have anything planned so I was able to accommodate. I appreciate at least a 24 hour advance before all dates.

2) I would not recommend a 1 hr date for the first date. We don’t have to talk each other’s ears off, but I would like to get know you, and vice versa. I would recommend 1.5 hours minimum for the first date, that way we can both get comfortable and acquainted.

3) Champagne or other libations are always a good idea! Contrary to this story, I do not have a drinking problem LOL. Bonding over refreshments can create a comforting ambience, and I enjoy the taste of Veuve, tequila, and whiskey.