As I left work chatting up San Genero Guy on my celly, he managed to convince me to go to this OMD party. Mind you before getting him I chatted with his wife for 10 minutes, trying to weasel his contact information. San Genero Guy and I used to be co-workers and we are tight. I like him a lot. I actually only keep very few people near me in life and he is one of them.
He's really strong has survived much and still manages to smile. His wife is amazing. She holds every thing together and provides a stable base. Since I am partial to him already it only took a little arm twisting. So I got there early and waited for him. I ordered a pint of Blue Moon, found a stool sat at the bar, trying to look casually comfy and aloof, not interested in being picked up and OK with drinking alone. I did that fot 45 minutes realized he was late and then decided to go outside and call him because I couldn't hear a thing in that bar.
And then it happened, the Elvis look a like stepped to me. Wasn't too pushy said something about the guy I'm waiting for is lucky and asked if he could keep me company. If I was single I would encourage him but there is that fine line between attraction and appropriate behavior. My boyfriend tells me men will only talk to women they find attractive so even saying hello is encouraging. Damn does that mean I flirted by mistake for 28 years before realizing it. I want to believe sometimes people just talk to talk. Can't just put myself in a bubble. I'll miss out on life. So I thanked him and said I was waiting for my buddy, who strolled in at that minute--perfect timing.
He brought along Aisha, his new side kick-- I was her 3 years ago. I liked her. She is really smart and funny and drinks Blue Moon also. I suggested a couple more premium Belgian Beers and chatted her up and then we started working the room. I have to admit my socializing skills were not at peak. I didn't feel like chatting up complete strangers last night. So I shook hands made a mental note to remember the bodies that go with the names and planned my excape.
And yes it happened again, I bumped into a guy I worked with 5 years ago--randomly. I always liked KJ-he has a good heart and is really smart. He reminds me of my boyfriend who I adore. We did the corporate america thing exchanged business cards, some superficial talk and parted ways. I think I will shoot him an email and have lunch with him if he wants. I am genuinely curious about him. Last time we hung out it was at a french bistro. He loves that stuff. You never know what you can learn from people. He is in ad sales now and still living in brooklyn. I wonder if he has read anything good lately and if he finished that novel he was writing. So many questions. This one is worth the time.
Tonight I may have to make an appearance at this Conde Net thing, my friend there may get tired of inviting my lazy bottom. Don't really want to go. Dieting and consuming mass quantities of beer do not really mix. I feel terrible the following morning AKA right now. I guess I have to take this one for my career and go and network. Go figure! I may actually enjoy it. Who knows!
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