A date, in my dictionary, means enjoying someone elses company in an effort to strengthen the relationship between the two partners. In fact to call it a date will create unecessary pressure, so its a term best avoided.

Getting a girl is a problem if you don't know any girls, but you do have a pretty neighbor, which I am sure that knows girls. Just become more friendly with her, I mean she did introduce you to that other girl, she can probably help you out. Most girls I know I met through friends, so she can be a real good asset. >>2 has some good advice, just head outside and just look for a cute one. When you find one, just break the ice by saying "hey, im X, its a pleasure to meet you" Ice breakers are hard, but its something that we all must over come. Remember body language is key, look and FEEL confident, women can smell low self esteem from a mile away and you can't hide that shit.

Finally the best way to get a girlfriend is not to try. You don't a girlfriend, so it is not necessary to go out hunting for one, but if you find something that crosses your path take a stab at it and see where it leads to. But I warn you it will take sometime before you can get a girlfriend, but just be patient your time will come. I'll to come up with a list of rules to help you out. But there are no rules in this game, at best guidelines.