Comments on Profile Post by BillOhio

  1. fraggler
    fraggler
    First date? Like you asked her out and she suggested to do Yoga? Not sure how to process that. Make sure you don't eat anything that makes you gassy before you go.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  2. elguapo
    elguapo
    Never having been to LA, that's exactly what I would expect.
    Mar 12, 2018
  3. BillOhio
    BillOhio
    Yeah, definitely her suggestion. I told her I've never done it before but that I wasn't going to wuss out. But I'm afraid they'll be doing a bunch of bendy stuff that I'll look like a jackass trying to do.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  4. BillOhio
    BillOhio
    Yeah, I'm an auto worker from Youngstown, Ohio now in LA drinking a kale smoothy and getting ready for my Yoga date with Tyra Banks' accountant... life happens in chapters.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  5. captkirk
    captkirk
    You may look like a jackass, but everyone does when they try something new, IMHO. The points you win for being a good sport are worth it. Have fun!
    Mar 12, 2018
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  6. BillOhio
    BillOhio
    'jackass' was the exact word that I used actually, while we were texting about this. I'm just wondering how difficult Yoga is...
    Mar 12, 2018
  7. captkirk
    captkirk
    First time I tried yoga I was surprised by how strenuous it *could* be, given the right amount of effort. Usually good classes will have variations that novices can enjoy alongside those more experienced. On a scale of 1/10, on 1st time difficulty, I'd say 2/3.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  8. fraggler
    fraggler
    If it is a beginner class and the instructor is any good, you should be ok unless you have something actually wrong with your body. Just some stretching and balancing.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  9. insidious meme
    insidious meme
    Will you have to wear yoga pants?
    Mar 12, 2018
  10. captkirk
    captkirk
    Oh, and a bit of advice, wear loose, comfortable clothing, but if you go shorts, I suggest boxer briefs of some type of compression short. Don't want the junk flying about with loose shorts. From one Dude to another.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  11. Elnrik
    Elnrik
    This is clearly a test. One which will test your humility and willingness to please her. I don't mind such things, and even expect them, but on a first date? Screw that. On the second date, tell her you want help rebuilding an engine. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. If she squawks at that, dump her. She's probably too self centered/selfish and always wants things her way all the time.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  12. BillOhio
    BillOhio
    She's more mechanically inclined than I am. I don't know if Yoga is an unusual date in LA. It's a different world here. It may just be part of the culture here... I dunno. Worst case scenario I get my first Yoga out of the way as I've heard it's a great place to meet chicks.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  13. BillOhio
    BillOhio
    I'm not planning to wear yoga pants but look forward to seeing her in them.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  14. Kunlun
    Kunlun
    Basically, don't force anything. Listen to your body, don't try to emulate the super flexible girl in front of you.

    You'll probably like it! If it doesn't work with the woman, there are roomfulls of her at your next yoga class...
    Mar 12, 2018
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  15. jexby
    jexby
    Mar 12, 2018
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  16. Elnrik
    Elnrik
    f**k. I can't unsee that.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  17. Cspirou
    Cspirou
    I've done hot yoga which i hated, but mainly because it was hot. The yoga itself is not so bad and I'd be inclined to do it more.

    Don't try to be better than anyone else, just do what you feel comfortable doing. If she looks down on you because you lack flexibility then SHE is doing it wrong.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  18. Cspirou
    Cspirou
    @Elnrik - I think the test is to see if he's staring at the other babes in class
    Mar 12, 2018
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  19. Elnrik
    Elnrik
    Good call @Cspirou. I feel sorry for Bill.
    Mar 12, 2018
  20. barelyincollege
    barelyincollege
    That's a win-win scenario, because her reaction is all you need for you to know if she's worth seeing again. Good luck!
    Mar 12, 2018
  21. drgumbybrain
    drgumbybrain
    Yoga girls do it, if you know what I mean
    Mar 12, 2018
  22. powermatic
    powermatic
    Instead of 'yes' to yoga, how about 'coffee instead'.
    Mar 12, 2018
  23. JustAnotherRando
    JustAnotherRando
    Yoga for a first date could either be great (it could be a great laugh) or it could be terrible (she might seriously expect you to keep doing this). Hard to say without context, but it's probably better to be optimistic about this. And yoga pants.

    I once took a first date to a trials bike exhibition under a freeway overpass in a seedy part of town. We're married now.
    Mar 12, 2018
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  24. Merrick
    Merrick
    I think you will get points for trying. I love yoga, it’s wonderfully fun if the teacher isn’t asking you to twist yourself into a pretzel. Just go an enjoy it, let her seeing you enjoy doing something new, and if you fall on your butt laugh it off and try again.
    Mar 12, 2018
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