Date 105 (Tinder date 95)

Name: Axell

Age: 31

Nationality: Mexican
Location: Royal Albert Hotel

Axell was a friendly and well travelled man. We met at 20 past 6 and had minimal trouble keeping the conversation going until around 9pm. We enjoyed a coupled of drinks together and ordered food as-well. He told me about his travels to Japan and his time spent living in Adelaide. He told me how he had previously enjoyed the work/party/sleep lifestyle and as he had gotten a bit older now he was trying to focus harder on his work, which he really enjoyed. I reciprocated telling him a bit about myself and my work. If he wanted to catch up again I wouldn't say no as he seemed like he new how to have a good time. I didn't feel any sexual chemistry or attraction at first meeting, but I didn't feel off put by him either (but lord how am I to know these days, I don't seem to really have it with anyone and my heart still feels fucked up).

It's interesting I feel like our maturity levels were similar with him being at least 2 years (possible close to 3 years) older than me. This would pair well with what mum always told me that males are generally a couple of years behind females in their maturity, but I wonder if this starts to even out around the early 30's. 

Date 104 (Tinder date 94)

Name: Corbin

Age: 25

Nationality: Kiwi!!!

We met at KFC - Kiwistyle!!! Since Corbin is only staying in Sydney for a few week (a work training trip) I decided to show him a few clubs in the city. We headed to Star Bar for a few games of pool and even had a doubles match against a couple of girls who Corbin attempted to "train" on their technique. He advised me he use to practice with a world champ and one hot tip he gave me was to make sure I am hitting the white ball in the centre and aiming for an angle on the other ball. 

Corbin said he didn't enjoy dancing too much and I decided the next best place to go would be Frankie's Pizza (a grungy rock bar that plays old school rock hits later in the evening). Frankie's barely ever fails to impress and I hit the nail on the head with the suggestion. We chatted a bit, Corbin started getting to know the (very intoxicated) Irish man at the table we were sitting on. He then even got up for a dance and pulled me close for the kiss. We danced a little more and then Corbin decided it was time to get outta there. We walked to the bus stop as I had to show him which bus to catch back to his apartment. He did invite me back with him, but I declined as I didn't feel a strong urge. He did mention his ex was 32 though, so he may have had some good moves?? Who knows! 

It felt a little odd going on a date with a Kiwi after so long. He was very friendly, very honest, not at all possessive and all over a nice guy. This doesn't starkly contrast the other dates I've been on recently as all, but gets me thinking about the way people act. The more people hang out with other people, the more "chilled out" they seem to become. Certainly has been this way for me. This also comes with age (but I guess the two are related). 

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