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I am a Starving Artist. I have little money, which forces me to be creative. Dinner and a movie has been done in the past and will be in the future. It's a good no fuss 'date night,' but sometimes either the wallet or the boredom calls for something different.
I am also a big fan of walking. I take Magpie for walks all the time. We explore the town, find the little oddities. Sometimes we stop for frozen yogurt. Total cost: $0 ($3 with the frozen yogurt added).
I am a nerd, and like astronomy. We sometimes sit out at night in a secluded spot and I point constellations out. If you don't know any constellations out of hand, you can Google them. Bring a blanket. Total cost: $0.
Since there is an Artist part to the Starving Artist thing, I can also play guitar. Sitting out in the park and plucking the strings while the girl sits by admiringly can be a good ego boost. Leave the case open and it can also be a source of income. How many times have you made a profit on a date? Note, however, that this does require at least a basic level of musical ability.
Rock climbing is a good unconventional date. I worked at a climbing wall as a teen and therefore have an 'in' on that one, but it can be fun even if you don't. Get belaying lessons and then be a climbin' fool. Total cost: Usually around $30 for an hour of climbing.
I've never done it, but I always thought wine making would be a good unconventional date choice as well. No idea what it would cost, but it would be fun.
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I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept
I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept
I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head
I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said
- Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame
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