So I’m commuting like a mo-fo during the weekdays, taking 1.5 – 2 hours each way to get to Bethesda. For the past four/five weeks I’ve been getting on the train at Rosslyn and travelling to Metro Center and then transferring trains to get to Bethesda. Almost every time that I’ve gotten on the train there has been this one young lady that has caught my attention: early 20s, thin atheltic build, dressed very fashionably, long blonde hair and a very nice face. It was almost uncanny, namely because even if I was late she would still be on the train. We would both get off at Metro Center and then head for the same escalators. It is here that I noticed her carrying a Kate Spade purse (absolutely adorable, I might add). Ok, this chick was pretty hot. Sort of a younger, better looking Susan Anton. Meow!

What do you do? You know how it goes: you see someone that you become familiar with and you make eye contact, giving each other that knowing nod and smile – the one that says ‘Hi. I acknowledge your presence.’. On Thursday I decided ‘what do I have to lose?’. I got on the train and the seat next to her was empty, which was weird because people were standing around. As I opened up my sports page I smiled at her and offered her a section of my paper; she gladly accepted the front page. We ended up talking the entire way. It was cute because I would say things like ‘I love your purse! I wanted to buy my wife one like that.’ and she would reply with ‘I love this thing! You’re the first guy to ever remark on my purse. You should definitely buy one for your wife – all the other women will drool over it.’ I even told her that she was a very attractive woman and she started blushing. When we finally got to Metro Center we got on the escalator – her first so I can stare at her butt – and continued chatting. As we were parting she said ‘I’ll save a seat for you tomorrow!’. I told Angela about this when I got home and she was happy that I found something that made me happy during my commute.

Fast forward to Friday (Veteran’s Day). I’ve actually made decent time getting to the Rosslyn metro station. I whip out my sports section and stand (rather than walk) down the escalator. When I get to the bottom I start making my way to the area where I normally wait for the train and there she is. I see her and wave and smile and she does the same back. She told me that she got off the train and waited for me! Awwwwwwwww! We couldn’t find two seats together so we just stood and talked on the train ride in.

So, here’s to you, Sidney, for making my rides into work more tolerable. You’re hot, you like to shop and you enjoy my company. And thanks for appreciating our friendship for what it is – an actual friendship. It is amazing how much headway you can make with women when they know you’re not trying to get into their pants.