Aren’t you tired of swiping in the hopes of running into a specific someone you have an existing, lingering curiosity about? Here’s your chance to be brave—to take the active route instead of the passive one. Let’s connect again.
Ayu Bakehouse. Early one Monday morning.
You tried to hijack the person taking my order but maybe you were sleepy. I just wanted to say I loved your all black athletic outfit with leopard socks and now I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect leopard sock. If we ever bump into each other near the Kaya Buns again and are wearing the same thing I’ll buy you a coffee.
Pilates at The Bulldog
We were at The Bulldog for a mutual friend’s party, and I overheard you talking enthusiastically about Pilates. A guy jazzed about Pilates at a pub? Truly, a unicorn. The other guys you were with did not seem as enthused. I didn’t want to intrude on a stranger’s conversation, but I, too, agree that more guys should try Pilates, and that lifting your shoulders off the floor while also lifting your legs and engaging your core hurts so good. We could’ve been Pilates buddies. Hope you keep doing Hundreds, my dude.
Pregnant and Singing Lil Wayne
We stood next to each other as we sang back Lil Wayne’s lyrics to him, word for word. You were wearing glittery silver shades, and I was wearing a neck fan, a green crop top, and am very noticeably pregnant. We grabbed arms a few times as we sang together, and I just really think we could be good friends. I hope to run into you again one day.
After Jazz Fest
While stuck in traffic leaving after the last day of Jazz Fest I leaned my head out the window and saw you walking in a green tube top looking fine. We locked eyes and both smiled in a way I rarely experience but then my friend started pulling away. I shouted my Instagram handle but I’m not sure you heard it. Feel free to ask ANTIGRAVITY for my email. They have it. Hoping you weren’t a tourist!
Best Latex Wishes
it’s confusing to know how to tell someone while at work that you find them curious & smoldering…
i always end up awkward.
thanks for visiting me again. i hope your latex doesn’t dry rot. X
Honey the Pomeranian
To Honey the Pomeranian dog, I got to hold you at the Orange Couch back in April. You’re the cutest dog that has ever existed. That’s all.
Engaged at the Sculpture Garden
You stopped me and my friend to take your picture right after you got engaged (congrats again!). I took y’all’s picture on my camera as well, to remember the moment for myself, but for some reason I didn’t get your info to send you the picture. If you want it, email AG! I want y’all to have it.
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illustrations by Maegen Guidroz
