Craigslist Missed Connections - a more subtle version of 'Hey, Boy, Hey!'

So yes, I've posted on Missed Connections twice in my life. I guess the success of the first experience made me think the second would go as well. The first time I posted was spring of 2006. After my first softball game with UMD I ventured to the good ol' BL. And there, across the bar made eye contact with a handsome, familiar-looking guy.. We didn't get to talk but I felt a connection (those who know me now might be surprised to know I wasn't always a cynic :-P). The next day I was emailing with a friend about the evening and we both had recently become obsessed with Missed Connections - so she suggested I post. After a bit of hesitation I did. A couple of hours later, I received an email from a guy saying a friend of his saw the post and thought it was about him. We emailed for a bit and then met up for a date - and what do you know, it was him! And we had a blast. Let's call him Jesse (as in Jesse Martin, Law & Order). Jesse and I dated for a bit and then decided it would be best to be friends. And still, four years later, he's one of my best guy friends :-)

Since moving into the city, my new route to work entails a crowded bus. Often with cute hipsters (who I'd end up fighting #2 for) to make the trip more pleasant. So one morning the other week when I was in a good mood and running a tad late for work, I was able to grab a seat. And at some point glanced up to see an adorable albeit somewhat crunchy guy standing near me. His cords.. glasses.. eyes.. tat.. What a happy coincidence that he got off at my stop :-) As I walked behind him, I put together a little ode:
Between your cords and your blue checkered button-down, I could ride this bus with you all over town. Your glasses, blue eyes, beard and tat, for you I'd definitely go to bat. You appear to work at _____________ to boot, together I think we'd have a hoot. I might post this on Missed Connections soon, hopefully you're not a loon.

I received two responses - one from a random reader with the title 'Good Odin' that read: "All "missed connections" should be written like this. Nice post." And then another email from someone who said they were who I was speaking of:
"poet,
Ha, that's incredibly cute. I'm blushing!
Yes, I do work at ______________.
I am at a disadvantage, though, as you know exactly who I am and
haven't even a clue as to who you are.
write me back.
if not, thanks for brightening my day."

So I responded with some chit-chat and then inquired about the tat - because I couldn't quite make it out, and to be sure it was him. And then.. no..response.. So, either it was not him or he googled me and he's not interested. Either way, no skin off my nose. Though I bet he watches his back when riding the bus now ;-)

Here we go, here we go now!

Hi there..

Well, here's my first attempt at a blogpost. And off the bat, I think I spelled that wrong. Bodes well.. I usually think these things are pretty obnoxious as far as someone thinking everyone actually wants to know (and cares) about what's going on with them - as though they are important or relevant or something. But I've seen several that are just entertaining, amusing and relate-able so I thought why not. Especially now that I posted a 'match' profile. Let the winking begin!

Here's to my stories (hopefully I have some) being witty and comical - or at least absurd and a distraction to the dullness that is your life :-) Just kidding..

Cheers,
Bekah