Pinches Detalles

We chatted on the internet for about an hour before deciding to meet at a Starbucks off of 281 and Henderson Pass. His gay.com picture was of him standing in front of a painting...he had a 5 o'clock shadow and I thought he was handsome.

I had a tall chai latte, the only thing I knew how to order at Starbucks back then, and he had a grande mocha. We talked about his work and my considering Judaism...I told him about the universalism of Judaism and compared it to Christianity. I used a flood for my metaphor...I said that in Christianity it's all about getting on the boat before the shit hits the fan. In Judaism, it's about everyone staying and working together to build a system of canals to safely carry the water away. He didn't get mad or seem uncomfortable at all, and I liked that.

After Sbux, we went for a hike at Eisenhauer park....it was a drizzly afternoon...I checked his ass out right before he got into his car. I almost rear ended a mini van on the way there...we laughed about it later. We walked up to the tower and talked about cooking for the holidays...he told me he made a mean turkey.

After that, I suggested we grab something to eat. He followed me all the way to Panchitos. I had the caldo (I was so nervous, I'd lost my appetite) and he had the fajita plate (still his default Mexican food). We talked some more about his job and he told me he made therapeutic board games as a hobby and I thought it was great. I made him laugh. I walked him to his car and we hugged...I remember exactly what he was wearing...a fleece shirt, grey, with three buttons at the top and a fitted pair of jeans, both are still on his side of the closet....on the way home, he texted me and said he had a great time...I responded with a "likewise" and a smile.