Nathaniel
Year: First
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Burke
U.Va. Involvement: Cycling Team, Ballroom Dance, Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department
What makes you a good catch? I am full of energy and genuinely fun to be around. I am supportive and excited if I like your ideas. Moreover, I work hard, am creative and can get along with most people.
Hobbies: Journaling, exploring new places and things to do, music boxes, beekeeping
Describe yourself in one sentence: I am an interesting person who seeks excitement and happiness in all parts of life.
Darnisha
Year: First
Major: Biology
Hometown: Tappahannock
U.Va. Involvement: Pre Med Honor Society
What makes you a good catch? I’m funny and easy to get along with. I’m down to earth, I like to hang out and I can carry on a good conversation.
Hobbies: Eating, sleeping, playing tennis, Netflix
Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m that girl you can talk to about anything, but forgive me if I tend to get weird.
Nathaniel and Darnisha met at the Rotunda at 7 p.m. and went to The Virginian.
Nathaniel: A few of my friends were applying to Love Connection, so I thought it would be a fun thing to do. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Darnisha: I filled out the survey just to give it a try. I saw it and thought I would try something new.
Nathaniel: When I found out I had been chosen, I told some of my friends and they helped me pick out an outfit.
Darnisha: I told my roommates and hallmates and they were like, “Oh my God, you have to tell us how it goes!”
Nathaniel: I had never been on a blind date before but thought it might be a fun experience.
Darnisha: I was really nervous heading over to the Rotunda because going on a blind date was really out of my comfort zone. I was sitting on a bench at 7:01 p.m. and a guy came running up to me and waved, so I knew it was him. I thought it was really cute that he didn’t want to be late.
Nathaniel: It was not awkward when we introduced ourselves — smooth and not tense.
Darnisha: He wore a bowtie and I like bowties so I thought that was cute. It was a relief because he just seemed friendly.
Nathaniel: We walked down by the Corner and tried to figure out what restaurant to go to. Runk is considered fancy for me, so I was fine with whatever she wanted.
Darnisha: It was really busy because it was a Friday night, but we finally went into The Virginian.
Nathaniel: We talked about everything during dinner — we’re pretty much the same person in many ways. We’re both only children with lonely childhoods [and we both] like the movie “Frozen,” have two cats and went to Governor’s School.
Darnisha: The conversation was easy — we just sparked conversation on different things. He took out a notepad and would write stuff down. I asked him about it and he said he likes to journal what happens so he keeps the memories. I thought it was cute.
Nathaniel: If I don’t control myself I will talk too much, but she was interesting, so I let her talk for a little too. I personally don’t believe in awkward silences, but even if I believed in the concept, there weren’t any at all.
Darnisha: There were definitely some awkward points — sometimes we would try to talk at the same time — but overall he was easy to talk to.
Nathaniel: After dinner, we went and walked around aimlessly and found ourselves in Brown Residential College.
Darnisha: He walked me back to Humphreys where we said goodbye and thanks for a great time.
Nathaniel: I reached for a handshake and she reached for a hug. Then we said farewell.
Darnisha: I would rate the date an 8.5 because it was nice and I had fun. It was a little awkward at times, but overall the experience was really good.
Nathaniel: I would give it an 8. The conversation was great, but I didn’t really feel a romantic connection. It was kind of like prom — you go with a friend and have a good time but don’t really expect anything out of it.
Darnisha: He friended me on Facebook and talked to me a little after the date. I would go on a second date with him if he initiated. He was really nice and fun to talk to.
Nathaniel: It feels like we’ve know each other for a long time — we’re both easy to talk to and [we] got along well.
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