Up, Down and All Around

Giggly and Giddy

I met someone a couple of years ago. We had both arrived early for an association meeting and it was my first time to attend, so I didn't know anyone. He was reading a book to pass the time, and I found myself fascinated to see someone who goes to meetings early and brings a book along... because that's something I do a lot myself.

At best, we've been acquaintances since that day. We see each other probably once a month at gatherings, and we exchange nods at most. There's been hardly any real conversation or even casual discussion about anything or about anyone. You might say we were just one step better than being strangers.

I have to admit, though, that I've often wondered what he's like.

Anyway, last night, I needed to contact him for something related to the association, and for the first time ever, we got a text-exchange going that lasted around an hour or so. I was surprised to learn that he had a wicked sense of humor, and at one point I even accused him of being a 'bolero' -- he was such fun to text. I was so surprised to find myself feeling kinda giggly and giddy at the same time. haha!

It was a strange feeling. I don't think he was flirting with me, although there were a few lines there that were kinda borderline and therefore open to (mis)interpretation. And I admit that I let myself get carried away by the thought of what if...?

Heck, I'm still smiling ear-to-ear at the thought of those messages. haha!

Anyway, more than 24 hours have passed since then, and my common sense has finally (and belatedly) asserted itself. And while I harbor no illusions of a romance springing up between us, I have to admit that I really enjoyed the temporary 'high' and that feeling of girlish happiness that came with the experience.

No wonder people love the feeling of being in love. If an hour of texting can create this kind of a giddy sensation, then true love must feel truly amazing.

Tags: Personal, Relationships

Posted by CF at 11:30 PM