EP22: The Surprise That Went Wrong
"She" matched with this guy on a dating app and chatted for afew weeks and here goes her story:
At first, he seemed really attentive, asking what I like to eat, drink, even fruits and desserts. He said, “I must remember everything you like.”
I thought, wah, quite sweet ah.
Then he asked me out for a meal. I asked where.
He said, “It’s a surprise.”
Next thing I know, at 1pm, he brings me to a park.
No warning.
I was wearing long sleeves.
It was MAD hot.
Sis was completely unprepared
.
We sat on a park bench and he proudly took out a lunchbox, packed with the food himself. honestly, it was a vvv sweet gesture. Full respect for the effort.
But… maybe not the best food combination...
For context, he asked for my favourite foods and actually brought them.
ANDDD Unfortunately, my favourites that he asked for were melted chocolate, dragon fruit, and chicken wings. What a weird combination, I know. But I didn't mean in a combination!!
Now imagine this:
First date.
Hot weather.
At a park.
Being served red dragon fruit, melted chocolate, and chicken wings.
I was stressed. I was terrified of staining myself, and at the same time I felt bad because I didn’t want to disappoint his sincere effort.
I truly died that day.
He was genuinely a very nice and sweet guy, no doubt about that.
But the weather plus the food combo? 😩
Ever since then, I’ve been very careful whenever someone asks me,
“So… what’s your favourite food?”
Surprise dates can seem like a romantic idea, but as I found out, they can also lead to some unexpected challenges, especially when the weather and food choices clash. One thing I learned from my experience is how important it is to consider the environment when planning a surprise. A park in hot weather might not be the best locale if you’re expecting to enjoy delicacies like melted chocolate. Also, when someone asks about your favorite foods, it’s worth clarifying if you mean individually or combined. I realized that while the guy was thoughtful in remembering my favorites, the combination of dragon fruit, melted chocolate, and chicken wings wasn’t exactly practical or appetizing together. If you're planning such a surprise, try to think about flavors and practicality — some foods just don’t mix well, especially outdoors! From a personal perspective, this experience taught me to appreciate the thought behind the gesture, even if the execution was imperfect. It also made me more cautious about giving out favorite food preferences, since what seems sweet in theory might be tricky in reality. Ultimately, a date is about connection and kindness, and sometimes the funniest stories make the best memories.
