It’s been over 24-hours since my #firsttwitterdate and I have much to discuss. I met Twitter-user @CLRochelle at Nolita House in NYC (8/4/2009) for dinner, drinks and then headed to Kyotofu for dessert. This was a blind-date where we documented happenings for the world (via Twitter) while being blind to each others Tweets/messages.

I understand that some people who are following this story do not have Twitter to follow myself (@Nicky_Papers) or Christine (@CLRochelle) The feed is presented chronologically with numbered Tweets for reference.

Please read our live Twitter Feed (#firsttwitterdate) below:

Tweet #6: My date thought about cheating and calling me to avoid a potentially awkward situation! She half-cheated by sending me a text to avoid walking into an dark and crowded restaurant to spot me. After reading her post date commentary, I now found out she’s “blind” and owns glasses she doesn’t wear and spotting me made her nervous. To ease tension, I want outside to great her as she approached.

Tweet #17: In retrospect, I should have keep my business to myself. Sometimes, I share too many details with people. I thought @CLRochelle would tell more about some of her triumphs, especially her trip to Vietnam. (which I was really interested in learning about!) However, she held back and talked about her freelance work.

Tweet #27 / #45: Let it be known that I never insisted on paying for anything. I did what came natural for me in this situation. Please note, I picked the restaurant(s) so picking up a tab should not be viewed as something negative.

Tweet #28: I knew my date liked cupcakes, I think she appreciated my effort to go for something she’s into.

Tweet #31: My date secretly snapped a picture of me while I was Tweeting. Was she put up to it? I thought that was a little creepy seeing that on Twitter the next day.

Tweet #36: “I brought up past relationships”. For the record, I asked my date if she was seeing anyone. Certainly, that’s a fair question and a typical girl would not be “freaked out” and answer truthfully. However, my date admitted that she is “seeing someone” but it’s “not serious”. The only thing “bold” was her response my question. (As she posts CL ads to go on Twitter dates…?)

Tweet #41: I didn’t stalk my dates blog. I read it thoroughly and enjoyed it! I think she is a phenomenal and comedic writer and has a bright future in journalism.

Tweet #43: The date ended awkwardly on the train platform as we “shoulder-hugged” as if she thought I’d pull a creepo move and slip her the tongue. Get real! I was just making sure she got on her train safely.

Would I date @CLRochelle again? Probably not.

Simply put, the chemistry wasn’t there for me. However, remaining friends and staying in touch about blogging would be smart as she’s a gifted and talented writer.

Last week while clicking through my RSS feeds, my buddy Mike sent me a cryptic IM linking to a Craigslist personal ad for “women seeking men” in Manhattan. While I was expecting a typical ad for an Asian Massage Parlor, or a housewife looking for some hot NSA action, this was an opportunity far more exciting.

Shortly after clicking the link, Mike followed up with an IM saying, “that’s all you bro”. NYC based woman blogger 23, looking to meet a mysterious man via Twitter and go out on a date. The date sounded cool being that we’re close in age and will probably have a lot to talk about as we both blog, however there’s purpose behind the date.

Without hesitation and in good faith, I sent a response to the ad. See below.

Well what do you know? I was selected by my mystery woman (Twitter user) @CLRochelle to accompany her and make Twitter / dating history!

This entire date is to be recorded by Tweets with the following hash tag: #firsttwitterdate so the world can witness our thoughts before meeting, during the date, and our feelings after getting together.

This concept is the first form interactive dating by means of social networking. Simply put, like those TV shows where the lucky dating contestant has an ear piece and guided “by a wing-man”, we’ll both be “guided” by Twitter users world-wide.

So what do I know about my Twitter date so far? Besides from being a talented freelance writer / blogger from New Jersey, she’s also obsessed with cupcakes. If only she knew that I subscribe to Bakerella.com and that Nicky Papers is the self-proclaimed King of all Things Edible, (I’ll keep my Montauk Monster shaped cookies to myself…) this certainly should be a fun date and a memorable experience indeed.

Dating is a lot like soccer sometimes, if you look for where the ball is (action) you’re never going to score. For me, I was wide open and ready for this opportunity. I’m fairly certain my date has done her due diligence by reading my blogs, (seems like a smart and sassy chick) and had no reservations on what was behind “Door #3”. (Obviously hoping to avoid a case of buyer’s remorse at all costs!)

Follow me, (@Nicky_Papers) and (@CLRochelle) on our #firsttwitterdate tomorrow evening Tuesday, August 4th as we will be blind to each other’s Tweets!