I lay motionless, breathing heavily on the bed. I look to my right and see the man I had just made love to, and I start to wonder how he had pressed all of the right buttons to create the best 1st date of my life.
It all started with a Craigslist ad.
I had just recently moved to Minneapolis, MN, leaving my family behind in California. That always throws everyone for a loop. I think the most asked question I have received since moving is "WHY WOULD YOU MOVE HERE FROM CALIFORNIA?!"
"Bitch please!" is usually what I say in my head but I normally kindly respond with, "It's cheaper here and prettier."
But since moving, I got a little sexually restless. My only friend Wanda who lived nearby, kept trying to hook me up with friends and family, but I was never really interested in her choice of...well I'd like to call them men, but they were really more like boys. I needed something more.
Enter the Craigslist ad.
My sister had told me she had met her husband on Craigslist and that their relationship was amazing. I always teased her asking how much he was offering, but now desperation made me search everywhere and I figured I'd give Craigslist a chance, and I loaded a personal add. W4M.
I started by describing myself,
"Hi there. My name is Michelle and I'm 23. I'm 5'6 and I weigh about 145lbs. Since this is a personal add, my breast size is 30C and a well rounded hourglass figure. I have long, curly brown hair with green eyes. I am white and failing at keeping tan when it's below freezing outside."
Surprisingly this was the hard part. My sister told me to describe myself rather than post a picture. She said you have to make them earn a picture and I thought that's fair. I continued with my dream man:
"I am looking for something fun, rather it be short term or long. I've just moved here and would like to get to know some daring men willing to sweep me off my feet. Yea I'm a romantic if you don't like it fuck off. I issue a challenge. Sweep me off my feet on our first date, and I promise you a fantastic time afterwards. Thrill me."
I know daring right? I got kind of caught up in the moment, but I figured only shady people were on craigslist and asking for something romantic would be the best way to filter shady people.
As I figured I started receiving e-mails almost immediately after posting. I almost felt sorry for the really desperate men out there. Almost. I took the first 50 e-mails and deleted them. Only then did I start to browse for my man in shining armor.
"Hey baby" subject lines were popular, along with "Look at my dick". Nothing more attractive than a picture of your penis. I started getting bored until I saw a subject a little different. "Hi, Mind if I get to know you?"
That one got me curious, so I opened and read,
"Dear Michelle,
I would like to accept your challenge, but I want to get to know you first. I will then create the best date you will ever have. Give me one day, 20 questions, and your phone number if you can text. As for me, my name is Keegan and I'm 25. I am 5'8, with short, curly black hair. I have hipster glasses which I do need to see. I look really nerdy. I keep in shape at the Y and play video games to relax. I am a hopeless romantic and not a fan of the bar scene. If you are ready for the most romantic night of your life, text me (706)386-0560."
I was shocked. I always hung out with nerdy guys in college, so this was kind of awesome, so I played it cool and texted him.
"Is this Keegan?"
I was getting a little excited. Even if half of it was true, it was better than penis pictures in my face.
I lie back on my bed and almost as soon as I hit the pillow, I get the text back.
"Only if this is Michelle."
Smartass.
"Cheeky. I accept your 20 questions. Fire away."
I smirked as I sent it away. I had to be on my guard or he'd walk all over me.
"1. What is your favorite color?"
I frowned. This was going to take a while.
"It's red. Mind sending me all the questions?"
"No"
I raised and eyebrow, "Why?"
He texted back, "You wouldn't call me if you got everything at once now would you. Call me."
