I had recently moved to Oxford, MS after finishing my master's degree with the hopes of an amazing job and fabulous social life. It was far from amazing and fabulous in the beginning but I eventually began making friends and venturing out of my comfort zone. One of those friends/co-workers took me under his wing and showed me all around town and introduced me to his people. On a night out we planned to meet up with a few of our fellow foodie coworkers at this "hip" new bar/restaurant, I had made it late and had to sit at the second to last seat at the bar. We all talked, laughed, ate, and drank when my friend waved this person over to join our group. He sat in the only seat that was left at the bar right next to me. I was annoyed. It was only because for some reason I assumed that my coworker was trying to set me up with this friend who he introduced us to as George. "I don't need to be set up!" He quietly sat next to me and gradually began talking. I became intrigued when I realized that we graduated from the same high school just two years apart. We talked about our hometown, where we went to college and the people we both knew. After a while, my coworker decided we all should move to another bar across town. By this time I was no longer annoyed but looked forward to continuing our conversation. When we made it to our next destination, our group size had dwindled down to three and then we were joined by another friend of my coworker. We all drank and chatted at the crowded bar but I found myself wanting to only talk to George. I became annoyed, again, when my coworker's other friend began a conversation with George and me. I wanted to continue bonding with him over the movie "Alien" and other interests that we both shared. It was getting late, we all decided to call it a night, like responsible adults. I was a little disappointed that he didn't ask me for my number or suggest we meet up sometime but I was sure that we would see each other again.

I had recently finished my last final for the fall semester at Ole Miss. I was working towards a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. It's been a while since I've been out on the Square. I also haven't socialized with my close friends in quite some time. So, I called up my good BFF to see what he was up to. As usual, he was going out for Whiskey Wednesday and said I can join. At that time, he was at this "hip" bar/restaurant not too far from me. I got there shortly after hanging up the phone. I expected to just be him at the bar. LO AND BEHOLD!!! There he was at the bar with I believe to be his co-workers. TO TOP IT ALL OFF, the only place for me to sit was at the far end of the bar next to one of his co-workers. Though I must admit, she was beautiful, but probably out of my league. So, I sat next to her and introduced myself. I slowly began to make conversation with everyone. But, I found myself mostly talking to the co-worker next to me. I found out that we went to the same high school, just 2 years apart! Then we discovered our mutual love for the movie "Alien". I must admit, I was starting to get a bit smitten. My BFF, the beautiful co-worker (Lois is her name), and I decided to move on to another bar. The other co-workers called it a night. At the other bar, another friend of my BFF joined us. However, I only wanted to talk with Lois, and talk we did. I couldn't explain it, but there's something special about her. At one point, my BFF's friend tried to pry into the conversation, but Lois and I just continued talking to each other. But the night had come to an end. I had research and work to do. I said my goodbyes and left. I didn't ask for her number that night. Angry at myself I was for not asking. I knew that if given another opportunity, I'll ask.....