I'm getting on the bus and a guy says, " 'scuse me...I gotta ask, what size shoe do you wear?" I just repeat the question and then laugh in amusement. He then sits across from me and I'm thinking, there's no way I'm going to get to ride home in peace and quiet. I'm going to have a very odd conversation (in 3, 2, 1...)"Ahh, I'm sorry - it's just that you have some really nice feet. And you know, some people say that the size of your feet - or hands (Holy shit! Is he really going there? Do I look like a man?) - corresponds to their patience level. So, I just noticed you have nice, small feet (yeah, tiny, sexy SIZE 9 feet - far more suitable for a hobbit than a human female) but, you know, your patience...it's kinda...(insert mental image of the "iffy" hand signal, also known as "ehh...", "so-so", and "kinda"). He didn't know that that instance was the most patient I've ever been with another human. I laughed and just said, yeah you know, I don't really think of myself as being a very patient person. "You know, it's those small (hobbit) feet you got." That explains it.
- 20 seconds of awkward silence -
"Uh, hey - what sign are you?" This is gonna be awesome. "What sign am I?" "Yeah, you know, what's your astrology sign?" Like any self respecting fire sign, I told him he was going to have to guess. First he guessed Pisces (totally logical, I've always wanted to be a mermaid), I said nope. Then he thought about it and really studied my energy and said, with a fair amount of self-doubt in his voice,"You're not a Leo...?"
While clearly off, he seemed harmless enough so I went along for the ride, "So, you're into astrology, huh?". "Yeah, I like to read about it sometimes and I can tell, from peoples' energy, what their sign is, and their patience level." Again he makes the "iffy" hand gesture with relation to my patience level. "But Leos, you guys can get bored easily. You're always looking for something new to do, you know, like where's the party?!" I admitted that I can get bored but said I wasn't a big partier. He responded by saying, "well, you're not a big party person but when you're in the mood, you're in the mood - and people notice. They're like, she's in a good mood and everyone knows because your energy is so bright." Oh, really...
The sharing continues. "The good thing about Leos is you gotta get all the exercise you want (huh? who wants to exercise?) because you like to sleep in and can kinda, you know,..." Again, I'm getting the "ehh" hand motion. I laugh, "Yeah, I can be pretty lazy...I definitely like to sleep in and just chill out..." "An' that's cool, an' everybody likes to spoil themselves but you have to be sure to take care of yourself, too. But Leos do like the good things in life."
- 10 seconds of awkward silence -
"You'd be good with a Taurus guy."
"Really? That's crazy, both my parents are Taurus' and they are the most stubborn people I know (well, other than me). I don't think I've ever dated a Taurus."
"Yeah, Taurus or Sagittarius - another fire sign - 'cause they'd keep you entertained and going out to check out new things..." He then told me he was an Aries (another fire sign), although he didn't recommend I'd be good with an Aries. ;)
His stop was before mine and he wished me a good night before pausing and deciding to ask me my name. I introduced myself and he told me his name was Lawrence and shook my hand. Along with his name, Lawrence gave me laughter, inspiration, the desire to look inward and a silly smirk I can't wipe off my face.
Who knows, maybe I'd be good with an Aries?
