That Awkward Moment....

         ..........when you are walking the same pace as someone and you are pondering whether or not to speed up or slow down. Of course I say this as if this were a race. 

          I was walking to my hood after work and there was a dude in workout clothes with an iPod across the street, crossing over to my side. Way to be in my personal space. Then there was that awkward, silent moment. Should I say something? We were walking toward the same street. Does he live right next to me? Is he a runner? That is always my first question. If you don't run, I ain't talking to you!

          We kept walking sort of next to each other. It was super awkward! I do not remember if he was listening to his iPod. Maybe that’s why I didn’t say anything. So I sped up (ugh, it’s not a race!) and I think he just let me walk ahead of him. He lives right across from me. I’m such a good stalker. ;)

         I am not a shy person, but for some reason I didn't say anything. I think it's because he wasn’t my type. Granted, I did not get a good look at him. I know looks don’t matter and I should not dismiss the chance just because he is not my "type" as in a certain ethnicity.

          I knew he was a runner when he stretched his calves on the edge of the stairs. Ugh! I should have said something. I should have asked what his 5K time is. That would be my first question. A guy's 5K time is the end-all-be-all when it comes to dating me. It's really my only criteria that he be faster than me. I probably would not date a guy if he were slower. If he is just starting out, fine. I just would rather have the guy wait for me at the finish line than the other way around. Turn off!            

          I would love to have a running buddy in my hood. If I see him when I go for a run, I'll ask him to join me one day.  I just hope he’s faster than me. If not, he can eat my dust.

          So do some speed work and let's go on a speed date.

Keepin’ it real,
Realist