Melissa Joy dates
Why don't we...
Feast on Gastronomic Delights
Trying new cuisines and having fine dining experiences is at the top of my list (who doesn’t love enjoying food and wine in the company of friends?) I can play concierge and research restaurants, give you some options and book us a table or tickets. Portland has an amazing restaurant scene, here's a few of my favorites: Omakase at Bamboo Sushi (Nodoguro if you can get reservations), Farm Spirit, Gado Gado, Kachka, the rooftop at Departure or Noble Rot when the weather's nice. If you want to keep it casual, there's lots of great food cart options, the newest one is Flock downtown (and so many more I’ve been wanting to try, so please feed me well and take me to your favorite spot.)
Let's Be Cultured
A book reading at Powell's, a meditative stroll around the Japanese Garden followed by a traditional tea ceremony. Admire the historic treasures and preservation of the Pittock Mansion and take in some amazing views of the rose city. View the latest Banksy exhibit at the Portland Art Museum, stroll around to different neighborhoods for the monthly Art Walk, check out film shorts the PDX Indie Film Festival, learn about our history at the Oregon Historical society museum. We could sample 'shrooms at the annual Truffle Festival, wine taste in the Willamette Valley, get enlightened at the TEDx conference, see the latest show at the Schnitzer, The Marriage of Figaro at the Portland Opera House (yes, we have an opera house!) and the jazz festival in Cathedral park.
Let's Play
We could cosplay an adork-able couple at ComicCon (I need an excuse to put on the rest of this Wonder Woman costume ; ) We could take a mixology class, get a few rounds of drinks while playing Rummikub at Mox before a few rounds of day-glo mini golf, or see if we can break a record breaking out of an escape room. I'm not much of a "sports ball" chick but I've always wanted to go to a Timbers (or Thorns) game to support our soccer leagues and learn the game (then we can have a serious discussion over a pint of why we're the only country in the world to call it soccer and not football, am I right?) We could catch a comedy show at the Helium club and laugh until our mouths hurt, then head to the karaoke bar and dare each other to sing a cheesy 80’s pop duo on stage. Could you beat me at air hockey, pinball or skee ball? I say we make a bet.
Let's Get Physical
I have yet to be someone’s plus-one for a reunion or arm candy for a wedding reception— I’d love to meet your aunt Judy and get jiggy on the dance floor. Urban cycling is one of my passions and I'd love show my favorite routes around Portland by bike (if you don't own a bicycle there's BikeTown hourly rentals around the city with electric assist if you need a boost for your caboose.) Let's hike and explore nature in Mt Tabor, Tualitin Hills Nature Park, Multnomah Falls and reward ourselves with a relaxing hot tub soak and couples massage at Knot Springs. On hot summer days, let's kayak around the Willamette, cool down in the Columbia while watching the sky turn gold over the water. I haven't tried Pickleball yet (my dad loves it!), I'm just waiting for an enthusiast to teach me. I'm open to exploring Mount Hood, shushing down the cross country trails and rewarding ourselves by the fire with some hot toddies at the lodge.
Let's Get Loud!
Let's ring in New Year's Eve 2024 with a bang! A cheeky burlesque show or perhaps you're ready to graduate to the strip club? I’ll be your personal cheerleader as you get your first lap dance (making it rain as you squirm and blush!) We could bang our heads at the Maiden show (metal and cheesy 80's hair bands are my guilty pleasures.) I love playing dress up and dancing to New Wave/80's music nights (New Order, Depeche, Devo...let's do the Safety Dance and get our groove on!)
Let's Practice: Confidence, Dating and Relationship Coaching
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If you’re single, hire a “practice date” to role play, be vulnerable, make mistakes, build your dating confidence and social skills.
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Making connections online, tweak your Tinder dating profile and social media posts stand out.
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I can be your Wing Woman at the bar, make introductions and help facilitate a connection in real time.
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If you’re interested in regular coaching/mentoring rather than casual dates, we can discuss your desired outcomes on obstacles you're facing— dating, sexuality, body/self-esteem, coming out, grief, loneliness, opening up your relationship or getting what you want in your relationships.
I’m very open-minded and don’t judge anyone’s proclivities, fantasies or curiosities. Our conversations are kept private between us and you have a safe place to be heard. You also don’t need to share any personal details or go deep with me, we can keep it light and topical if you prefer.
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Ready to try new experiences? Let's meet!