An impromptu lunch date with Stephanie turned awkward due to her lack of self awareness in terms of voice levels and facial expressions. My curiousity got the best of me when she told me to look behind me because "it's worth it." First off, I should have refused to look because she failed to use her inside voice, but I'm a people pleaser.
This face should have given it all away, Lauren. Honestly, does that look say "Hey, turn around, you're about to gain something from this." or "Hey, turn around, I'm about to involve you in something socially inappropriate". Right. That's what I thought.
Once I realized she was overwhelmed by the Bret Michaels version of a Barry Manilow fanilow, I had already made eye contact with the hungry gentleman. Literally, the ensemble and swagger this man was rockin was Brett Michaels circa 1993. I feared making this already awkward situation further uncomfortable so I decided to commit to it. I stared at that door for about 30 seconds with a perplexed look on my face. I was trying to appear as though I were doing a high level calucation in my head rather than propositioning him with a stare down like I suspect Steph was trying to facilitate. The combination of church giggles, and Stephanie trying to turn around and take a picture of him painted the wrong picture for my new friend. Knowing that I'm more discreet and that my sister won't back away from capturing something she finds funny, I told her I'd take a picture. Trying to be sneaky I turned my sound off so he wouldn't hear the "shuchtsh" sound. As my flash went off and commanded his attention I realized there was no possible way to make this situation better. I guess the real Brett Michaels was really on to something with that song. Eating lunch with my sister was beautiful, but a little prickly..."Every Rose Has It's Thorn...."
But, honestly, who turns to that degree? What she calls really committing would have spooked anyone. A simple twist or an "oops, I dropped by napkin" move would have sufficed. Also, if you take a close look over my should, hiding casually just behind the chips (see below), you'll see that he more than appreciated her longing stare, and he reciprocated nicely.
The only thing I'll apologize for is how obvious I'm being in this last picture because pointing my head was unnecessary, and I'm not sure that pretending to be on my phone was sneaky either. Regardless, you can see him in all his glory. You didn't need me.
But, honestly, who turns to that degree? What she calls really committing would have spooked anyone. A simple twist or an "oops, I dropped by napkin" move would have sufficed. Also, if you take a close look over my should, hiding casually just behind the chips (see below), you'll see that he more than appreciated her longing stare, and he reciprocated nicely.
The only thing I'll apologize for is how obvious I'm being in this last picture because pointing my head was unnecessary, and I'm not sure that pretending to be on my phone was sneaky either. Regardless, you can see him in all his glory. You didn't need me.
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