Back in a Jiffy

This blonde haired, blue eyed Midwest boy was a student at my work for what I would say was a "jiffy" (In informal speech it means any unspecified short period of time. He requested a refund and hadn't received it so I find out what the holdup was. I finally get it and leave him a VM to call me back - he does and goes on to say how nice I am and he didn't mean to be a dick. I didn't blame him. He asks where I normally watch the game (and I'm dense that I don't get where this is going)...then at the end of the conversation he says, "Well I'm heading to Vegas this weekend but I'll email you Sunday and let's go watch the game." Now it could be a buddy invite, don't know. Suddenly flustered that I didn't see this coming, we hang up. Upon the Mario frustration, I thought why shouldn't I take up invites from others, it puts it out there. So you're going to email me on Sunday at an address where I won’t be at? No no no. I email him when the refund is processed and say to him (at the end of my email) "It occurred to me that I won't be at this address after today so if you come back and are able, call me on my cell (#) and we'll drown ourselves in beer cause it'd be better to be in good company than suffer alone." I was proud of myself. 

BACKSTORY

July
I send him an email to set up a time to interview. "I'm available anytime Monday-Wednesday to come in for an interview. Let me know what works for you :)" Great! I look forward to meeting you Monday. Same :)

August
I send his acceptance letter. "Got your letter today. Thanks very much... look forward to seeing you soon. :)

September
Classes began mid-month.

He comes to school one day wearing a (my NFL team's) hat. (You know me) Besides how sweet he was the 3 weeks he was there and would stop in the office and say hi, I said "Um you're a fan? Did you not know I was from there?!" Being a fan of my team can only score you points in my book. It's harmless banter?!

October
He had to drop classes allegedly due to other work commitments. I send him an email to tell him that I dropped him from his classes and thank him for being honest with me and wish him the best and to keep in touch.

He sends me an email: Hi... do you work out at the LA fitness in Hollywood? I could have sworn I saw you in passing, but it was from a distance as I was rushing out the door.
Tough loss yesterday...hope all is well :) ...no, I don’t work out at LA fitness. It must have been someone who looks like me. Glad the other version of me was able to capture you’re attention. :) No joke, I do have a twin, but she lives doesn’t live here. Ha ha. You're too funny. And I'm not kidding, you may have a twin ;) your presence will always capture my attention :) talk to you later. Very sweet of you to say.

November
Random email.. How are you? Game tonight - They need a win. Quick question... what is the status on and amount of ma refund? Haven't seen or heard anything on it...best, J I’ll check on your refund and get a status...Yes, ugh, the game! I love to hate 'em and hate to love ‘em. I’m trying to get out of work early to watch the game, assuming they don’t break my heart AGAIN. Thanks for checking on the refund... talk to you soon.
…In any case, you know I think you rock, and I'm sorry that I have to bother you about these things. Hopefully the Bears can change my mood with a big win :) I'll be in touch this week. Hope all is well :)

I look into what the hold up was with the refund and re-read his request, and NEVER saw at the end of it, it says, "Let's catch a game at the bar some Sunday if you want :)"


Had I missed an opportunity I didn't even know was there to begin with because I didn't read until the end? Well, as you read above at the beginning of this post, this guy didn't let up on asking or did he fumble?