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. (Entries may be minimally edited for clarity.)
Hocus Pocus at Clouet Gardens
At Clouet Gardens, I saw you getting the brunt of some unwanted attention. I genuinely disliked him asking where you lived and am glad I asked if you were OK. You had a Hocus Pocus shirt on—hope you’re well and don’t run into him again! Thanks for waiting to make sure I was OK, too : )
Desperately Seeking “Leanne”
We met at Okay Bar during the AG benefit! We joked about watching TV during bands, the Bay Area, Cajun nerds, and Acid Bath. If I was cooler or younger I would have asked for your Instagram or something. If you are curious, write back to AG. If not just know that I appreciate a great conversation and the feeling of serendipity.
Shoulder Parrot Outside Newcomb
I met you outside the Newcomb building on Tulane campus, drawn to your shoulder parrot. Your smoking shoulder parrot. The one you give hits of your joint to (in public) despite it (allegedly) being a medical alert parrot. The ensuing conversation made me late for class. I’m still confused.
Suave Snake Outside Honey’s
You were walking three beautiful dogs down St. Roch and you had a live snake wrapped around your neck. Sunglasses, boots and covered in tattoos I thought you looked cooler than cool. I was sitting outside Honey’s admiring your style when you walked right past me and found a $10 I had dropped on the ground while entranced. You grabbed it—asked me if it was mine. I nervously lied and said no to not embarrass myself and you shoved it in your bra and walked on. Felt like a magic trick!
I’d happily buy you dinner and drinks and continue getting casually robbed by you if you’d ever let me.
Annie at Anna’s
I just want you to know I have John Mayer on repeat now.
It sucks.
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illustrations by Maegen Guidroz
