My good friends want me to go out with them on a double date with a guy she knows well. They said we'd all go see Star Wars, which they know I've been dying to see, so it's like dangling a carrot in front of a donkey to get it to move.

Since I've been divorced, I have refused every time someone has asked me out on a date. It's been three years. This way, I would ride with my friends, and feel stressed but safe. I don't know much about him, and I've never, ever been on a blind date. I do know he's divorced, works, and is an artist, too. She told him I'm really into computers and he said he has a new one and would really appreciate some help learning more about it. I do love to teach...

My friend J has already told me that if I get up and hide in the ladies bathroom, he's coming in after me! lol (He knows me well!) J has even told me he would sit on the other side of me in case I panic.

I don't want to let my friends down when she has gone to the trouble of talking to this man and setting it up for when I feel the most comfortable. eeek!

I don't know if this is too much stress or if it might be fun. I also am concerned about all these hives on my face and hand, although I can pretty well hide them with makeup. I'm worried about my colitis, too...

So, I thought I'd tell you about it and ask what you think...

Terrified,

Jan