Went on a date yesterday

I'm 24m and have basically no dating experience. At the beginning of October, I met a 23f while doing some volunteering. We would often see each other while volunteering and chat briefly. I got to know her a bit over the last few months. One day, she is talking about a political event she is going to, and I tell her I'm going too. She says it will be fun and a great time. She had gone in the past, but I've never gone before. The day before, she asks what my schedule is for the event, and that she will see me there. I am there, and we eventually meet up. She introduces me to her friends and begins taking me around, and introduces me to politicians and people in state government. I had a great time and got to meet so many people, and really enjoyed seeing her. The day after, she texted me and said she was so glad I went and could meet her friends, and that she had a great time hanging out. The next week, I was thinking about her and how I really wanted to see her again. I decided to ask her if she was free that week to go bowling. She said she would love to, but was traveling for the holiday. So I suggested the next weekend instead. She said that sounded nice, so we made bowling plans. Yesterday we finally went bowling, and it was great. I was worried at first because we weren't really conversing as we bowled, but eventually things got better, and all of my nerves calmed down. Bowling was fun. It got really competitive. She initiated touch by high-fiving me a few times. After we bowled for an hour, we went and got some food and just chatted. The conversation was great, and it turns out we have so much in common. I paid for the bowling and offered to pay for the food too, but she insisted she get the check. When we left, we were talking about how much fun it was. I walk her to her car, and she says Let me know when you are free again. I am not sure if this was a date or not. I intended that it was a date, but everything went perfectly, and she seems really interested in me and wants to see me again. I really like her and can't wait to see her again.

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