Monthly Archives: September 2010

Garage Guy

Posted on September 27, 2010 by People Person

I was leaving the parking structure in Santa Monica on Saturday night after seeing a movie with Marny. (We saw The Town. I thought it was stupid and obvious, Marny liked it). It was late and there were no cars … Continue reading →

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Elevator Girl

Posted on September 24, 2010 by People Person

I finally emailed Michelle and asked her to lunch. I figured it would seem more casual to do it as a spur of the moment thing. So fifteen minutes after asking her, we were at the Houston’s in the mall … Continue reading →

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Olive Juice

Posted on September 23, 2010 by People Person

Last night Marny told me she loved me. I was pretty freaked out. I feel like I started this whole Project to improve my life, pop the bubble of isolation, make friends, and connect with the world. And in two … Continue reading →

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Newspaper Guy

Posted on September 21, 2010 by People Person

I woke up really early this morning because I have a conference call with a Managing Director in the New York office. So when I stepped outside of my apartment, I bumped right into the guy delivering my newspaper. He … Continue reading →

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Two’s Company

Posted on September 20, 2010 by People Person

I have a new roommate. Well, not yet. But next weekend Scott’s moving in. It’s only for a while, till he finds a new place. So why did I say yes? I thought of plenty of good excuses to say … Continue reading →

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Bao Guy Takes an Unforeseen Twist

Posted on September 16, 2010 by People Person

I just checked my voicemail. Scott is in fact being evicted at the end of the month and he asked if he could stay with me until he finds a new apartment! WTF?! I know we’ve become friendly and I’m dating … Continue reading →

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Slew from Seattle

Posted on September 14, 2010 by People Person

I’m in Seattle on a deal and I talked to a bunch of people so far. 1. Guy my age at the airport gate waiting for our flight: “Going away or coming home?” He was coming home to Seattle after … Continue reading →

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Three-Legged Dog Girl

Posted on September 12, 2010 by People Person

I met a girl today in my apartment complex who was walking her dog. The dog was a French Bulldog (so she told me) and he only had three legs. I’ve seen her walking this dog a few times before and … Continue reading →

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My Friend Timmy: The Real Story

Posted on September 10, 2010 by People Person

I got a lot of emails questioning why the lady was so mad that I talked to her kid if all I did was ask where his mom was. Well, the truth is, I kind of edited what happened a … Continue reading →

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My Friend Timmy

Posted on September 9, 2010 by People Person

At whole foods buying some dinner last night and a little kid maybe six comes up and stands next to me. No parent in sight, just standing there looking at me. I say, “Hi, what’s your name?” He says, “Timothy.” … Continue reading →

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