So Dating it is....

Yesterday, curiosity engulfed the brain cells to explore the origins of 'dating' so what were the findings? According to Wikipedia, "...Dating is any social activity undertaken by, typically, two people with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as their partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. The word refers to the act of meeting and engaging in some mutually agreed upon social activity. Traditional dating activities include entertainment or a meal."

The last time the website was checked, no answers were provided for the origins of the word dating on wiki answers.

There was, however something mentioned on yahoo answers, "...The verb 'date' meaning to make an appointment or engagement for a particular time, usually with someone of the opposite sex, is American in origin and its usage was first noted in the 1920's. Used as a noun, 'date' means a social activity engaged in by two people. It may also refer to the person with whom such an appointment is made. The word itself derives from the Latin infinitive 'dare' ".

There is hope, a website that gives meaning and origins of word - it is Etymology - if in doubt that's the one!

After spending this length of time on figuring out origins of the word it is truly time to wander on to other pastures...
Its easy to get distracted with chocolate photos (Source: LA Times, Food Section) and especially when the title says, "Chocolate desserts....." The picture makes me want to pick up one of these chocolate bouchons and eat it and probably will make me smile like the cover shot of 'Amelie' in case memory has filed away the image here is a peek at the photo ......

True to the spirit of this blog, distraction of thoughts continue....