Missed Connections
by Randy Steinberg • Craigslist Boston: Missed Connections, April 14, 2004
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| I believe! I believe!! |
D-Line Last Thursday (M4W)
T.S. Eliot wrote ‘ April is the cruelest month’, but I disagree because last Thursday we crossed paths and to me April has never been so joyous. The T was packed when it pulled into Brookline Village at 6:15pm. I was near the door but not getting off. I stood back to let those exiting off. You squeezed by me, and as you did a wisp of your blonde hair brushed my cheek. It was just a lock of hair, but it struck me like a thunderbolt. You wore Michael Kors perfume and were carrying a Neiman Marcus shopping bag. The train’s doors closed, and it pulled away rapidly. I pressed through the throng to the window, but you were already gone. I have not been the same since and want you to make me believe in destiny. I await your message:
- DESTINYONTHE’D’@YAHOO.COM
To: DESTINYONTHED@YAHOO.COM
From: MICHAELKORSGIRL@HOTMAIL.COM
Subject: Your ad
Date: April 19, 2004
Hi. I’ve never answered one of these before. I don’t usually read “Missed Connections” but a co-worker was showing the ads to me and I knew yours was describing me. I don’t know why I’m doing this. You’re not a psycho are you? I’m sorry, but I don’t remember you. Are you five hundred pounds? Do you have three eyes? If we trade a few emails that might put me at ease. Then, who knows… And thanks for the ad; it was sooooo romantic.
p.s. How’s your belief in destiny now?
From: DESTINYONTHED@YAHOO.COM
To: MICHAELKORSGIRL@HOTMAIL.COM
Subject: Re: Your ad
Date: April 20, 2004
I believe! I believe!! But I don’t want to scare you off. I’m very normal. I’m 6’0, 170lbs, dark hair and blue eyes- two of them. I’m glad you saw the ad- that had to be one in a million. I read them all the time and wonder if anyone ever makes a connection. Write back when you want, which I hope will be soon.
FROM: DKIRBY1999@AOL.COM
TO: LINDA.SACHS@NFR.COM
SUBJECT: Last Night
DATE: JUNE 6, 2004
Linda,
It was worth the waiting to finally meet you. I really had fun and you looked great. That day on the T… I’m not a love-at-first-sight person. But finally meeting you erased all my doubts and second guesses. Anyway, I’ll stop blabbering.
Thanks for introducing me to Cosmopolitans. I’m a beer man usually, but the Cosmos were great! Next time (I’m keeping my fingers crossed), we’ll go to the Beerworks. They have the best microbrews there. Dave.
FROM: LINDA.SACHS@NFR.COM
TO: DKIRBY1999@AOL.COM
SUBJECT: Re: Last Night
DATE: JUNE 6, 2004
Dave,
I had a great time too. Sorry we couldn’t do it sooner…work’s been nuts. Your message was sweet. No blabbering at all. Glad you liked the Cosmos. I’d love to have some microbrews. My college roommate is having a party this weekend. Maybe we can have a few and go to that. I know you won’t know anyone, but you seem like good show-off material. Let me know. And thanks for picking up those drinks. Linda.
p.s. I’m glad we switched over to regular emails. I was getting sick of those goofy names.
TO: LINDA.SACHS@NFR.COM (Linda)
FROM: DKIRBY1999@AOL.COM
SUBJECT: Red Sox Saturday
DATE: JUNE 15, 2004
Linda,
Got two third base line tickets for Saturday. Yankees. Should be a great game. Want to go?
Dave
TO: DKIRBY1999@AOL.COM (Dave)
FROM: LINDA.SACHS@AOL.COM
SUBJECT: Re: Red Sox Saturday
DATE: JUNE 15, 2004
I’d love to go! I’ve been dying to get into shorts and a tank top. Rarrgh. But really… I need a good dose of sun, and I’m a huge Sox fan. One more thing: YANKEES SUCK!!!! Call me tonight. L
TO: LINDA.SACHS@NFR.COM (Lala)
FROM: DKIRBY1999@AOL.COM
SUBJECT: The Cat’s Meow
DATE: JULY 6, 2004
My little Lala,
You are one sexy feline. Last night was incredible. I hope your company doesn’t monitor your email… But who cares. You are the hottest girl in the world!!!! I can’t stop thinking about you and ummm… well… something else, you get my drift. I hope things aren’t moving too fast. It all feels so right. The 4th was a blast. Loved the roof-deck party. It really was the best place to watch the fireworks.
Call me when you’re home from work. I’ll be studying for what else: THE G—D--- BAR EXAM.
D
TO: DKIRBY1999@AOL.COM (Dave)
FROM: LINDA.SACHS@NFR.COM
SUBJECT: Re: The Cat’s Meow
DATE: JULY 6, 2004
Hi there! This is feline #1 writing. No, the company doesn’t monitor emails, one of the few things they do right here. Haha. Last night was as incredible! I’ve been, well, oh what the hell I’ll say it, WET all day thinking about it. I’ll help you relax after all that studying if you know what I mean. I guess things are moving fast, but so what. I’m 28, you’re 30, what are we waiting for? And for something even faster, my parents want me to come to Vermont next weekend. I want you to meet them. Would that be weird? We can talk about it tonight.
Thinking of you (and going out of my mind)
Little Lala
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