A week ago, a cute guy interrupted his grocery-store-tasked-phone-conversation to say “hello” to me noting that he recognized me from Peet’s Coffee earlier in the day. So today, I was at Peet’s again along with all the other regulars. Bible Bob (the guy who hit on me over a year ago and then got into a disagreement with me on Prop 8) was there too. I wasn’t happy to see him but I was happy to see Java Joe.
This time, it was me who bid the greeting, asking if he was the “guy from Safeway.” I know, bad line but I don’t do this sort of stuff everyday. I’m not sure if I’d get good at if I did. Well, neither Java Joe nor I left Peet’s empty-handed but neither of us left with a phone number or email either.
Mark says that the best coffee is slow brewed (or something like that). His words come with a heartfelt attempt to humor me and ease my frustration with my slow moving love life. I don’t know if slow is even the right word.
In the meantime, correspondence with the pilot has continued. Perhaps a sign of how much time he spends away from home, or perhaps just a sign of how non-tech-driven his life is: there are DAYS between emails. MANY DAYS! If this was a chase, I’d have time to stop to tie my shoelaces AND stretch. I might even have time for a manicure too. It’s hard to get enthusiastic with the communication pattern.
On the upside, he finally got the courage to ask me out. I waited a couple of days to respond. It’s not like he’s gonna miss my email anyway. He want’s to meet for lunch and asked me to pick a good restaurant in my area. Of course, I had no idea. I don’t go out you know. That was why I called Mark in the first place. Well, that and to get razzed and enjoy a few good laughs. We did all of that as I looked at the menu of Mark’s recommendation and commented on the prices. I could almost hear Mark shaking his head as he reminded me that this was a date and that these prices really weren’t bad (it just wasn’t McD’s dollar menu.)
Honestly, I’m a little nervous about meeting the pilot. I just have no idea what to expect. No Idea AT All.
Ask him about the frequent flyer program? We’ll expect a full report.
Ask him for a ride in the plane! :-D
Seriously?
Change that question mark to an exclaimation mark.
Don’t know what to expect? That’s what makes it interesting. :)
The unknown.. all a part of the adventure, right?? It’ll all be just fine, Juls.
If you haven’t suggested a place yet pick Thai or something like that. Keep it simple and inexpensive and you will feel more comfortable.
It’s standing at the edge of the cliff anticipating that feel of falling that makes dating special – enjoy!