TIME CAPSULE

TIME CAPSULE ISSUE 5 MAY 1, 2017

Lucky Dip is the longest running segment in CANTA. Each issue, we set two people up on a blind date and they record their experiences. These anecdotes are as they come; unedited.

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dipper one

After a couple of less than ideal situationships with guys recently I decided to take a punt and go for lucky dip. The day rolled around and I was actually quite nervous which isn’t all that usual for me. When I arrived at the restaurant he was already there sat in the corner. First impressions: he wasn’t my usual type, a bit more of the skinny nerdy type than what I normally go for, but he seemed nice? Awkward hugs and greeting ensued, and the conversation slowly became more and more natural. We bonded over both not being from NZ, and our indecisiveness as we looked over the menu. We ended going for the margarita and the quattro formaggio pizza. He butchered the pronunciation and he didn’t realise it means four cheese which cracked me up.

He studied engineering (along with 70% of the UC population) and we had good chats over some decent pizza. We then checked out the sushi place next to Otto and went for a walk. It was freezing so I asked if we could go somewhere inside rather than just walk around, he agreed and said he “knew a place”. Two minutes later we’re in the bloody engineering building (no, he wasn’t kidding – I asked). Not the most romantic of date spots, and the date definitely took a turn at this point, but fair enough at least it was indoors. The conversation continued as we walked back to the undercroft and then he walked me back to mine. The date ended with a hug but without exchanging socials.

Overall I’d say not a bad date. He seemed a lovely guy, but we just didn’t really vibe. I don’t think we had enough in common. Honestly, I just hope he doesn’t write anything too awful about me. Cheers to my date for a good time and CANTA for shouting the food :)

offical restaurant of lucky dip

Dipper two

I signed up for the lucky dip as a “why not” kind of a deal, so of course like many other people I didn’t have many expectations. I arrived with freshly painted nails and a good attitude. It only really hit me that it was happening once I saw her walk in, the whole “oh crap I’m on a date now”. She was sweet, and friendly, and gorgeous of course. The British accent was just the cherry on top. We had plenty in common and our conversations were fluid, it seemed as though we had matching personalities.

We chatted a little and had our free pizza at Otto – the vibe was immaculate, but we were both keen for sushi and ended up eating at Oishii too. After some more chatting we went for a walk but settled back into the undercroft because it was damn cold outside. We talked about banter, our families, the shit we get up to in our spare time, and a few other things that I probably shouldn’t mention in this magazine. She also told me her deepest secrets such as how she had concrete proof Guatemala didn’t exist, and how she couldn’t speak of granola bars. I promised I’d tell no one.

All-in-all, it was a delightful experience and would be keen to meet up again. She’s incredible. She’s wonderful and beautiful and stunning, I guess it’s my fault though for not mentioning I’m gay before I signed up ://

"life is too short for long term grudges"

MAKE YOUR OWN-O-SCOPES

ARIES TAURUS

You’re a natural winner. First astrological sign in the zodiac, first at everything else too. Make your own first place trophy. Nothing says ‘I got my shit together’ like a massive, longline fur coat. Make your own using something rare, like panda or snow leopard fur.

CANCER LEO

Since you love to get your hands stuck in, try some pottery. All those half-dead plants you own would love a new pot to ‘live’ in. You have no musical talent, but the swathes of people who have already told you that haven’t stopped you, so nothing should. Drop that fire mixtape.

LIBRA

You’re sociable, a rational thinker, but completely out of touch. You’ll make a great policy-maker! Time to join the cogs of the government machine!

SCORPIO

You’re never gonna afford that Louis Vuitton NéoNoé Leather Bucket Bag, time to just make your own.

CAPRICORN

People hang on to every word you say; you’re basically an endless supply of great advice. Make people start paying for your wise words, write a self-help book.

AQUARIUS

That $30 flatpack furniture from Kmart is always going to let you down. Time to make a set of draws yourself; it’ll be the most reliable furniture you ever own.

GEMINI

Once you’ve learnt to knit, you’ll never need to buy clothes again. It’s getting cold out there; start with a cute pair of mittens.

VIRGO

You have the palate of a god; barely anything is divine enough for you. Time to make your own wine. From scratch. You’re about to make backyard wineries trendy.

SAGITTARIUS

You’re a lovely and caring person, but no one wants to visit you, right? You should make your own petting zoo, so people actually want to visit.

PISCES

Share your slightly above average culinary skills with those around you. Make a nice pasta salad for your friends.