Monday, May 12, 2008

Missed Connections

I fell in love with Craiglist today, but that hardly makes me unique. Here are missed connections (toronto for context) I might put up when I feel brave

LOGAN AND DANFORTH (Sunday)
You were sitting by the fountain w/ a guy but you weren't smiling. He was talking a lot. I was making a mess out of a gyro. When our eyes met we had a moment, I think, I hope and I would do anything to see that smile again

Queen Streetcar (Sat 4 AM?)
I was drunk on too many Stellas and you were straight passed out, but graceful in your slouch. I like to think that it was expensive vodkas on another guy's tab and so much dancing that did you in. I sat opposite you and gave dirty, boozy looks to anyone who came near. I didn't like the idea of leaving you alone and asleep so I missed my stop by five before you came to life and stumbled off at Leslie. Not looking for a 'thank you', just a 'hello'

Giving money to homeless (Bay&Queen)
You were offering to buy that homeless man a coffee and I heard you ask his preference on organic and you were so perfect and stunning standing there that I had to do something. I dropped some change in the guy's hat, everything in my pocket and I tried to smile at you but it was awkward I think and I lost my nerve. I'd like to buy you a coffee. I know a place you'd love

Campus Second Cup (UofT Sid Smith)
I bought a coffee everytime I saw you working there. You remember me I think, you recommended a vanilla soy latte once, and you weren't wrong, but I never knew if you were interested or just polite. You told me your major once (linguistics) but do you remember mine?

Friends party --- good convo sat night?
We talked a bit at a friends party, you know one of those convos slightly tipsy hipster kids with too much school can have (nabokov? ninja turtles? don't even remember). I didn't get your number and we didn't even bother with names and then I saw you leave. I could probably look you up on facebook but I have a feeling this might be faster. hope I'm not wrong

Downtown chapters weds afternoon
You were a really good looking cashier and we both share a love for Shel Silverstein. I should have got your number but I always freeze up in those situations

Taking out garbage (annex)
I was biking by and you were struggling with the new bins (you could probably fit in one right?) and I made some not so witty remark but you laughed and smiled anyway. I should have stopped to help you at least but I was late for something and suddenly very nervous

1 comment:

Craig said...

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