Missed Connections..

Im not gonna lie here. I think that the MISSED CONNECTIONS section on craigs list is quite adorable. Every once in a while I find myself combing through it. I cant even believe that Im admitting this, but I look at it partly out of boredom and sometimes when Im hoping that someone is writing to me. The internet is a scary/amazing place. I first learned about this section after reading an article in a magazine about people who found their true partners thanks to MC. I couldnt believe that 2 people could really connect in such a random way. Lets face it, i think we have all been in the position where we see someone on the street, in a store, or at a party and feel a certain something towards someone. Whether it be a physical connection or a thought provoking second. The concept is quite brilliant and optimistic to think that there was some sort of recourse for such a missed opportunity. Id always looked for tickets on the site for shows and stuff. But, after reading this article I kinda wondered if someone would ever seek me out that way. The other day I took this wonder a step further in my head and thought.. What would happen if someone did indeed post one about me walking in my navy and white polka dotted dress in Union Square carrying the Duane Reade bag, avidly reading my email on my sidekick? How freaked out would I be? Would I even respond? What if I did and so much as remembered this person? Oh shit! What if this person was a completely skinny, scrawny, and ugly greasy haired creep? Or worse, what if he was 45 and still lived with his mother and wore khakis and a blue button down with a brown braided leather belt?? What if I took it even a step further and we made plans to meet up (with a chaperone and some mace of course) and it turned out to be my sister playing a prank on me. My sister would so do something like that to me. It was then that I realized, Im not so sure its all that ideal to meet someone this way.. flattering absolutely! soul mate worthy, not so much, although I never say never.. will I keep reading them for fun? Hells yeah!