I am working from home for the first time in my professional career. I love the freedom, but it does get lonely at times. Just to get out of the house a bit, I have started working a few days of the week at this little cafe close by. Even if I didn't meet anyone, I would still be around people, and that's important. I have a tendency to get hermetic at times, so I force myself to get out there, whether I want to or not. Also, you never know who you might have the opportunity to meet once you become a local at a gathering place, whether its a bar, coffee house, or anything else.
Last week, I watched a girl walk in and take a seat across the room from me. We made eye contact and smiled at each other. Beautiful skin, beautiful eyes, and with long, black hair. She was joined by a friend of hers within a few minutes, but throughout their conversation, our eyes kept finding each other. She laughed a lot, and she had a great, honest laugh. Eventually, she left. I thought about her over the next few days. I liked that she wore a hat. I think women can look really good in hats.
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I understand the need to get out and work in a cafe - I like being private in public. If you've already seen this girl twice, I'm sure you'll run into her again. And honestly, if I were grocery shopping and a guy chased me down I'd flip out and run for cover. You did the right thing playing it cool.
you will most definitely meet her again. :)
life fail
I agree with Hansoul :) And good for you for resisting hermetic urges. 'Atta boy.
I feel like you just described me. The lonely barista who can't seem to find the words.
Urgh.
Hesitation is my biggest hurdle, and if I do talk to him I end up being too vague and he doesn't catch my drift.
Good luck to you - I hope she comes back and I hope you don't hesitate.
It won't just be for you, but for all of us introverts out there (not that you're an introvert) - anyways...hope it works out.
You're a funny one
AAAHH I LOVE THIS! Go back to that cafe, go back, go back. YEAY!
3rd time is the charm... What are you going to say?
I'm jealous you get to work from home.
All the women: "AAAHHHHHH... so sweet"
All the men: "DOUCHE!"
just kidding. get after it next time
he who dares ins
Ah, this kills me. I'm sure she would've loved it if you ran after her. I hope you see her again.
Oh you should so meet her again. Hope she comes down to the cafe very soon. That would be awesome :)
Maybe you'll see her again at the cafe. If not, at least you know for the next one. Make a move! (hehehe)
I really wish you would have said hi to me instead of hesitating.. Kidding, obviously not that girl. But great post, I hope if the opportunity presents itself again you will go after it.. great post.
Best,
Hannah Katy
do any of your local papers do an "I SAW U" type thing!? because if they do you should post one!!
You'll eventually get to talk to her, I'm sure. :)
Annabelle - Really? I would have thought she would consider it...endearing. No?
Hansoul - We'll see...
Hanley - Indeed.
Clara - You WOULD agree with Hanley
Allison - No pressure though, right? I just have to do it for all of us shy people out there.
Alison - you know it.
Juliana - Oh, I'm going, I'm going!
Will - Yeah, it's pretty nice for the most part.
Bobby - Haha, yeah. To be expected though.
Dad - More positive way to look at it. I like it.
Amber - Thanks :)
Andhari - Keeping my fingers crossed. Of course, if she DOES, then I really do have to talk to her. Scary...
Trouble - yeah...cant be such a wuss next time.
Hannah - You should have made it more obvious then! Couldnt you have bit your lip or flipped your hair or something?
Floreta - I dont know...but they should!
Lissa - Hope so.
Yes, it's all on you man, for all of us. Do it!
If it makes you feel better I told my guy that I have low blood sugar to explain why my hands sometimes shake when I hand him his coffee. The truth might freak him out.
This post is not very rugged at all. If I wanted to hear about rugged things like this, I would subscribe to Seventeen Magazine instead.
Allison - All right, Im on it. And actually...that DOES make me feel better.
Anonymous - You're saying you don't subscribe to "Seventeen" already? In any case, you have a point.
I agree with Amber, I think she would too. Nobody does the running anymore because it's considered so "freaky", why??
Well written.
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