mr. charm, part deux

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Once again, the hot young girl was working at the Metamuville Grocery. We chatted, and she referenced the time when she used to be a bartender.

Huh. So she's at least 23.

Then she added "this was back when they allowed smoking in bars."

What?! That was like 10 years ago!

I was visibly startled and asked her how old she could possibly be. "35," she replied.

No. Freaking. Way.

During the two minute drive home, my thoughts evolved from

Holy crap, she's totally a datable age. I had no idea. How could I have missed by 15, 16 years? Wow. And she said she loved me for thinking she was that young. And she volunteered that she's not married. That's hardly a neon 'Go away' sign...

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What kind of a loser is making $7 an hour at that stupid store at 35?

I am nothing if not expedient about ruling women out.