9/11/13
THE PERFECT DATE What exactly is a perfect date? It can be as simple as a candlelight dinner or as outgoing as a trip to an amusement park. Some dates last a few hours while some are all day long. My perfect date would last all day with my significant other of 10 months!
As we drive along I-73 to Myrtle Beach in his sleek black Nissan Altima, we blast our favorite rap and R&B songs with the windows down. We approach the beach about 2 hours later and park at the first spot we see. The ocean washing up against the shore is the first thing we hear. The wind is blowing through my hair and the sun lights up his big hazel eyes.
We get out the car and walk out onto the beach to find a nice cool spot to set up our blanket. The soft white sand went in between my toes as I spot the little seashells. We set up our blanket in a cool comfortable spot then put our feet in the cold seaweed infested water. We splash each other and kiss in the sunlight. Finally around 7 pm, we settle on our blanket and watch the big orange sun set among the horizon and reflect in the ocean in each other’s arms.
At 8 pm, we go out to eat. We drive down the long strip of tourists attractions and find a restaurant that fits both of our hunger needs: Outback Steakhouse. We park in front of the crowded building. We stand in the long line to get a seat. Soon, we reach our table and order our delicious food. He orders a big sirloin steak while I order a nice juicy burger. After enjoying our dinner, we decide we want dessert. We don’t want just any dessert so we go to dairy queen, home of the best ice cream ever! As we go back to our car and onto the strip of many stores and shops, we spot the big DQ down the street. He gets excited and speeds into the parking lot. We order our favorite desserts: an oreo milkshake and chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone with sprinkles. We go back in the car and enjoy our frozen treats.
As we ponder on what we should do next, we remembered