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โœจMissed ConnectionPosted on May 12

Missed connection You complimented my jacket at Trader Joe's

It was a Tuesday evening, around 6pm. I was grabbing groceries at Trader Joe's on the Upper West Side. You told me my green corduroy jacket was "the coolest thing you'd seen all week." I was so caught off guard I barely said thank you. I wish I'd asked your name.

New Yorkยท2026-05-06
#trader joes#upper west side#compliment
โ€” Green Jacket Girl
โœจMissed ConnectionPosted on May 7

Dancing eyes at the jazz club

You were at the bar at Blue Note. You had the most expressive eyes I've ever seen. We made eye contact during the saxophone solo and you smiled. I was too shy to come over. Still thinking about it.

New YorkยทFriday night
โ€” Shy Listener