The post-election dating world is on fire!
At a friend’s birthday party last night, I watched three love connections happen in under an hour. It seems that everyone is going to get laid this winter. And I refuse to be the exception.
While chatting with an acquaintance, I felt a kiss on the back of my neck. I turned around to find GALLAGHER, a large, loud firecracker I had a few dates with last year. He’s adorable, kissable, intelligent, but entirely overwhelming – always needs to be the center of attention, and doesn't take no for an answer. The fact that I continue to say no seems to be the main reason he perseveres. As hard as I try to blow him off for good, his ambitious brand of flirtation (and lack of pride) charm me every time. Our conversation last night:
HIM: Girl, what are you doin tomorrow?
ME: Um…
HIM: We’re goin out. Dinner. Anywhere you want. I wanna spend money on your fine ass.
ME: I have to work.
HIM: You always work! Blowing me off again! Don’t blow me off!
ME: C’mon. You always make me feel bad.
HIM: You got it wrong. I don't wanna make you feel bad. I wanna make you feel gooood.
I declined the date, but he's on the back burner. In the meantime, ELECTION DATE [sparkly-eyed coworker] has invited me to a play in a couple weeks. I am impressed that this shy man who wears the same dirty hooded sweatshirt every day has the wherewithal to think ahead, and plan something interesting at that. Still zero flirtation, though. Is it sad that I'm turned on by that? Am I GALLAGHER?
