NY Boy of my Dreams

If you live in Manhattan this has happened to you:

You're on the subway rushing from point A to point B. All of a sudden someone of interest sits across from you. Maybe you try to catch their attention with a smile. Just when you get up the courage to talk to them they get off the train.

This happened to Patrick Moberg of Brooklyn. Well what did he do about it? He drew a picture of the chick and posted it on the web. Fortunately, he found her. Unfortunately, they broke up a few months later.

Well this was a few years ago; now there's a new trend.

With the advent and circulation of the Ipod and other Mp3 players the vast majority of people on the subway have their ears plugged with head phones blasting all kinds of music. I confess, I am part of this group.

How are all us hopeless romantics supposed to run into the person of our dreams when they can't even hear us.

The other day I was on the subway going to fencing practice. My headphones were on and I was listening to Paolo Nutini (amazing!!!!). This little french girl came onto the subway, she must have been about 3 or 4, and sat down next to me. She started talking to me and I was forced to take my headphones off. We talked about fencing, I showed her my mask, and she drew me a pony. It was probably the best subway ride I've had this year.

So word of advice, take your headphones out once in a while. You might meet some really interesting people.

x,
Chace