a few things that a girl can do absolutely right to make me want terribly badly to see her again very soon (a list based on very recent experience):

–actually know some of my most favorite bands, and even talk about how she knows and has even played music with some of the members of those bands.

–sleep on my shoulder

–smile a lot

–be both adorable and sexy

–be reading atlas shrugged and excited to finish it, or at least say that when asked about good books she’s read recently

–get caught checking out my home library

–notice the little scar on my face that means she must have been looking for a while (i would be more specific but that’d be giving it away)

–wake up at 9 but stay in bed til noon talking, not wanting to get up

–when i sneeze while i’m driving her home, say, “shut up” instead of “god bless you”

–say really flattering things like, “you do have really great eyes,” but follow them up with strange things like, “i’m glad they’re not brown.” that makes a much more subtle and funny compliment.

in other words, last night’s party was even more of a success than i had hoped. at least personally. on my way home after dropping her off i was listening to the postal service cd turned way up — which i hadn’t heard yet and which i love already — driving down vermont with the windows down, and i had a perfect moment. one of those natural highs where your chest feels like it’s expanding and your inability to stop smiling makes you light headed.

so, you know, it was a pretty good day. hopefully i can assume an addition to that list that reads, “wants to see me again soon too.” we shall see.

[now hearing this: same as above.]