December 09, 2004

She lives in Far, Far Away

What does it mean when you and another person send over 1,000 emails to each other? In less than two months. Friendship? Fascination? Blog Crush? (Can it be a blog crush if she doesn't blog?) What if she lives far away? What if she's really pretty...and lives far away? Is it possible to have an internet girlfriend? I’ve heard of a few people that have them, but don’t know what it involves. Do you have to ask her to be your internet girlfriend or do 1,000+ emails just imply it? If you don't know what her voice sounds like, is "internet girlfriend" pushing it?

Seriously, over 1,000 emails. We email throughout the day, every day. It all started with my post about being a Starbucks virgin and just kept going. It’ll be two months next week. Did I mention she's pretty? She’s smart, too. She knows about microbiology and stuff…she speaks several languages…she just got a cool promotion at work. Did I mention that she lives far away? Like in another country?

It’s strange how we seem to connect. We’ve talked about a lot of things, but I still don’t know her favorite color. Or her favorite perfume. Or how her hair smells after she’s gotten out of the shower. Or if she drools when she sleeps (I’m betting she does :-P). I know she is the middle of three siblings. I know she’s lived in several different countries. I know she wants to travel. I know how she felt when I had my lunch date. She knows how I felt when she had someone visit over a weekend.

I’ve told no one about her. I’m superstitious about these things. If I talk about people I like, then we never get together. If I dream about them, it’s over. Yeah, it’s weird, but it’s happened too many times so I’m superstitious. Do I think it’ll happen? I don’t know. But I don’t want to jinx it. What can I say? I’m a romantic. I want the ogre and the princess to live happily ever after.

Comments

You've been cheating on me?! How dare you! >

Posted at December 9, 2004 02:22 PM

[[SLAP]]

Posted at December 9, 2004 02:23 PM

You never asked for her number...?

Posted at December 9, 2004 02:30 PM

Doesn't she read the blog? If so, you pretty much asked her to be your internet girlfriend. How very passive agressive of you ;). Can't think of anything more romantic than 1000+ emails sent in rapid succession banishing the constraints of distance on two connected souls. (did I just sound sappy there?) Good luck.

Posted at December 10, 2004 11:28 AM

Sounds like you need a vacation, H. Perhaps in the same country she lives in. Then you can find out all about the drool thing, among other things. Seriously, why not? You need a break for sure!

Posted at December 11, 2004 11:33 AM