My date with Billy Bob Thornton

Last night's date was a complete surprise to me -- as in I totally forgot I was supposed to meet someone.  I got home from work and did what I always do... I threw off my clothes and jumped into PJs for an after-work power nap.  I had just hopped in bed and set my alarm when I got a text message saying, "I'm here."

Panic!!  Who?  What?  Where?

It took a bit of searching through emails to determine that my date with Brian was NOT in fact next week.  Oops!  I texted back that I was running a few minutes late, jumped back into my clothes, and hustled out the door.
When I got to Starbucks (which is blessedly close to my house) I immediately recognized Brian.  In his dating profile pic he looks like he's scowling and has a Sherlock Holmes-ish pipe in his mouth.  Unfortunately, the scowl wasn't just for that one picture -- his face is permanently stuck like that.  Even when trying to smile, he still looked really pissed.

Basically, I was on a date with Billy Bob Thornton's character in Sling Blade.

The conversation was painful because every time I tried to engage him in something by asking a question, he would give me a one-word answer.  Not always in words either -- once or twice I just got an audible grunt.

I don't think I've ever finished a drink so fast.  Thankfully he thew back his coffee while I was doing all the talking, so we cut the date short.  We parted ways on the street corner with a faltering, awkward hug.  I don't expect we'll meet again.