Todd, 30, operations manager, meets Alicia, 25, lawyer — a lively evening filled with music, mishaps, and mutual respect
On a lively Sydney evening, Todd, a 30-year-old operations manager, met Alicia, a 25-year-old lawyer. Both came with open minds and a spirit of adventure, ready to see where the night might take them. What followed was a charming date peppered with Taylor Swift trivia, a near-accident on the escalator, and plenty of engaging conversation.
Todd’s Take: Easy Chat, Escalator Drama, and Swift Rivalry
What were you hoping for?
“I went in with an open mind and no specific expectations,” Todd admits, “but I hoped to find someone with the same zest for life as me.”
First impressions:
Todd found Alicia very friendly and incredibly easy to talk to. “She made me feel at ease straight away.”
What did you talk about?
They covered work, travel, personal interests — and a lot of Taylor Swift. “Turns out, Alicia is a huge fan, but I out-Swiftied her!” Todd chuckled.
Most awkward moment:
Without meaning to be cruel, Todd recalls Alicia’s close call with an escalator — “She nearly got eaten by it! Thankfully, she was fine.”
Good table manners?
Excellent, says Todd.
Best thing about Alicia:
“She kept the conversation flowing effortlessly and asked some great questions.”
Would you introduce Alicia to your friends?
“Definitely.”
Describe Alicia in three words:
Friendly, smart, intriguing.
What do you think Alicia made of you?
“I hope she thought I was nice and fun to be around.”
Did you go on somewhere?
No — they stayed at the first spot all evening.
And … did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening:
“Honestly, nothing. Everything was great.”
Marks out of 10:
8.
Would you meet again?
“Probably not. There wasn’t a romantic spark from my side, unfortunately.”
Alicia’s View: From Work Stress to Dumpling Dilemmas
What were you hoping for?
“To step outside my comfort zone and take a chance. What’s the worst that could happen?”
First impressions:
Relief flooded Alicia when she saw Todd waiting for her at the restaurant, looking genuinely pleased to meet her. “That was a huge bonus.”
What did you talk about?
Work, families, and of course, the surprising Taylor Swift trivia — “Todd definitely out-Swiftied me! I thought I was the bigger fan.”
Most awkward moment:
Alicia nearly escaped unscathed until her dress got caught and chewed by the escalator. “A nightmare, but we laughed it off.”
Good table manners?
Probably superb, though Alicia was more focused on eating dumplings daintily.
Best thing about Todd:
“He was quick to fill awkward silences, which I was really grateful for.”
Would you introduce Todd to your friends?
“Of course.”
Describe Todd in three words:
Adventurous, cheerful, genuine.
What do you think Todd made of you?
She arrived a bit frazzled from work — her last day before leave. “I think he might have been a little jealous of that!”
Did you go on somewhere?
They walked to the train station together after dinner.
And … did you kiss?
Just a hug goodbye.
If you could change one thing about the evening:
“I wish we’d talked less about my job. There were so many other things I wanted to ask him about.”
Marks out of 10:
8. “I was anxious, but Todd made me feel at ease — I couldn’t have asked for more.”
Would you meet again?
“Who knows? Maybe we’ll bump into each other at the Eras Tour.”
Summary: A Fun Night Without Sparks, But Plenty of Good Vibes
Todd and Alicia’s blind date was marked by friendly conversation, shared laughs, and a mutual appreciation for Taylor Swift — even if Todd proved the bigger fan. Though romance didn’t blossom, both left with a positive impression and a story or two to tell, including Alicia’s near-mishap with the escalator. Whether fate brings them together again remains to be seen, but for now, their Sydney evening was a success in the best way: genuine connection and good company.
