Missed Connection

One of my daily rituals has been logging on to “missed connections” on Craigslist. It is a section on the web where people try to find someone they, you know, missed.

The intrigue of this is the unrequited longing. The sense that the writer wished they had done something differently, but now has to settle to writing a couple lines and hope the person of their desire sees it.

Lady in the Do Lab on Friday (Coachella Festival) beautiful straight blonde hair, gorgeous skin, and if I remember correctly....blue toenail polish… right next to me between 7:25 and 7:35 . I so wanted to talk to you, but fate pulled the rug out from under me!!

Stunning woman and Irvine CVS yesterday. - m4w – 25 (Irvine) You were the short woman with the amazing body around 11am... we made eye contact a bunch of times as I couldn't peel myself away..

Sometimes I wonder how many of these postings actually get responses. Furthermore, actually get the person they are actually looking for. And of those, how many actually turn into real relationships?

I noticed that many of the “sightings” take place at the gym. In that case, I think it would be fairly easy to go up and introduce yourself since gym schedules are pretty consistent. There are also many cross streets sightings. I suppose this is the best place to check out the people next to you, and their vehicles. In addition, most of the vehicles are BMW. Hmmm…

Sometimes I read things in hope that someone had written about me. What would it say?

Attractive woman in yellow sweater and bright pink nail polish comparing cottage cheese brands from 5:45-5:58 at Trader Joe’s… -m4w- (Newport Beach).

Or this one.

Coordinated jogger (Fountain Valley). Your matching pink outfit caught my attention as you gracefully jogged all the way around Mile Square Park.

There was one time when I read a post and I was convinced it was for me.

Yogurtland (Irvine) Cute Asian girl in green shirt, seven jeans, brown coach purse, and rainbow sandals. You and your friend filled up cup with fresh fruit. You have the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.

I was convinced it was me.

Then I saw the pictures and noticed that though I was all that, I was also wearing a black sweater, which covered my green shirt. This proves the fallibility of the postings. Imagine had I responded to the poster. “Here I am!” hahaha.

I think I’ll post something within the week and see for myself if anyone actually reads them too. Who knows?