I've made a conscientious decision not to date until after college. This isn't anything new to me, really. Most of the time, I figure it's a good decision, especially considering how busy I am and how many things I'd like to change about myself. Perhaps it's also a good decision because I'd make a fool out of myself trying to pick up women (not that I was trying to pick up anyone, I just have unique conversational skills. Of course, there's nothing wrong with unique conversational skills either... oh, I'm just digging myself a hole here).
Alright, so Jeremy, Katie, Rebekah, and I are hanging out in downtown Annapolis tonight. We're walking around, trying to find somewhere to eat or something else to do. We end up running into some of Katie and Rebekah's friends from high school. Chatting ensues. At one point in the conversation (hopefully after Rebekah left, I can't remember), I look down at one of the friend's feet and I notice she's wearing flip flops. Of course, I'm standing there with my winter coat, a hat, and leather gloves because it was quite cold out. During a pause in the conversation, I ask her if I can ask her a question. Let's watch what happens:
Tim:
Do you mind if I ask you a question?Lexi:
Sure, go ahead.Tim:
Are you mad?Lexi:
Uhhh....Tim:
It's just that you're wearing sandals and it's freezing outside.Lexi:
Yeah, when I came home from school [in Texas], I didn't think to bring anything else.
Now if that isn't a brilliant display of my charm, I'm really not sure what is. Of course, later in the conversation we start talking about September 11th. One of the girls we met up with goes to school on Long Island, so she could see the WTCs collapse from where she was. This was understandbly emotional for her. Well, we talk about this for a bit, then I think I see Jeremy motion to Katie that they're ready to leave. Being the tactful person I am, I semi-interrupted the girl's very emotional story and say that I need to get going. Yeah, two points for Tim.
In other words, I think it's not only a good thing I'm not dating for my own benefit, but also for the benefit of the entire female gender.
