It's summer and Houstonians are flaming the fires of love. Just check out this week's Craigslist Missed Connections:
24 Hr Fitness on Westheimer & Chimney Rock
Ummm, where to start? I've never done this before! I see you like everyday at the gym after work around 5:30 and you're SO cute! We're on the treadmill at the same time everytime but never beside each other...kinda sucks! I'd like to say hi but there's never an opportunity! I *highly* doubt you'll see this BUT if you do, come say hi, or email me! :o)I've got dark hair and I'm like 5'2 and I'm always listening to my Ipod.
It should be noted this missed connection was posted by a woman and a second woman replied with "professional" dating advice that included tips like "STOP listening to the iPod... drink water, make eye contact, put your hair down, then back up again." We would like to add "make this sound: 'CAH-CAH' and display your plumage before you molt" to that suggestion. It's hard to land a man these days, and music isn't going to do it for you.
Hot guy at George Bush Airport
I was walking toward my gate and you were walking in the opposite direction. You were the most handsome looking thing I've seen in Texas...and that smile! To die for!I tried to smile back but it was difficult because I was juggling a million carry-on items.
I really do hope you see this.
We never mind a little hyperbole in missed connections, but we do doubt the sincerity of the pledge "You were the most handsome looking thing I've seen in Texas." We mean, have you seen the the Houstonist staff list? Just throwing that out there.
House o' Piez, Kirby Dr 11pm Tuesday
You were sitting with another young female and wearing a light colored skirt. I kept glancing at you and we kept making eye contact. I wanted to say hi to you, but I was with a bad date. If you read this, send me a msg! I'd like to get to know you!
Not to be cynical, but is anyone else thinking that this woman had better measure up or the poster might be writing again next week after making another missed connection during another bad date?
REPOST: Monday Night Astros Game
You were WAY more interesting than the game Monday Night. Cute tanned guy with a great smile, baseball cap, white shirt with blue stripes and an adorable daughter. I was sitting next to you with my friend. We talked about what constituted a "no hitter."After the game you smiled and waved as you guys left.
Any chance of you EVER reading this? Interested? Tell me what row we were in so I know it's you. Like to share a bag of peanuts SOON! ;)
Just a hunch, but we'd say the fact that this poster had to write twice for the same missed connection is pretty much the epitome of a no hitter.
Central Market Cashier
I was buying rose petals, and candles for my now ex-girlfriend. I was wearing a baseball cap. You asked how I was, and then I asked how you were...and we exchanged smiles, with a silent pause. If this is you...please respond; I'd like to get to know you.
Yikes! We are becoming really alarmed about the number of breakups surrounding these missed connections. At least this proves he's romantic. Or maybe he used the roses to spell out "It's Over" in petals on the bed when he got home. Sexy!
flickr photo by LYVMPNT
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