Community Corner

Missed Connections: Women Crushing on Bus Drivers and Neighbors, Moments at Gyms and Bowling Alleys

A collection of missed and chance encounters from the Tri-Cities.

Wondering if that guy thought you were hot? Was that girl actually smiling at you? Is it fate calling you or as hip-hop group Pharcyde asks "Was that twinkle in her eye just a twinkle in her eye?"

Maybe you’re crazy. But maybe, just maybe, you two should have met.

Missed connections are those chance encounters people can make every day. Some people try to reestablish those meetings through Craigslist. And every week, we’ll run a few from the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.

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  • Union City Bus Driver: I see you almost every day when I can. You drive a bus for Union City and is always friendly towards everyone and I love to see you smile and laugh. Every time I see you, I want to ask you out but I never have the courage to do it. . I often imagine what it would be like to kiss your lips … – W4M; Posted March 3 (Union City)
  • Patrick from Redwood City Court: You were with a friend helping her out. We talked about our kids, and you played with my little one. I would love to hang out. – W4M, 26; March 5 (Hayward)
  • Fremont Bowling Alley: You were a very cute and I was too shy to say hi we connected eyes a few times and I should have said hi. You were with one of your girlfriends and you only played one game. Tell me what I looked like if this is you,  – M4W, 49; Posted March 7 (Fremont)
  • 24 Hour Fitness Fremont Blvd.: After 9 p.m. yesterday, hot Asian woman in sauna. You look very nice. – M4W, 25; Posted March 8 (Fremont)
  • Asian Woman Driving White VW East on Warren Ave. : You were stopped at a light on

(Click the links to read the full listing on Craigslist.)


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