The Covert CadLab Date

There is a new young man that has caught my eye at the Krannert Center. He's a second year scenic designer, hehehe. He's also in my costume design/history class. I didn't quite know how to go about asking him out and you know me, I don't like having to be the one who does the asking. But this philosophy always interferes with my Carpe Diem mentality. So I deviced a scheme on how I could spend a little more time with him without it being me blatanly asking him out or something like that.

The other day in Costume Design we presented our "Electra" designs. His looked really nice put together and very structured, heh, go figure with a Set Designer! Now he does a method much like my own where I have Kinko's transfer my sketches onto watercolor paper. But he uses Photoshop to do all the adjustments and sizing. I have no clue when it comes to Photoshop so I pulled my "Damsel in Distress" card. (It works every time!)

Before class on Thursday, I lingered in the halls waiting for the other costumers and he happened to be walking by. I then trailed behind the pack until it was only him and I in the hallway. I told him that I was impressed with his renderings and how much I liked how he did them. I then asked if he would show me how he did it since I don't know anything about Photoshop. Gladly, he agreed to show me after class! Woot! I was in!
After class.. I wasn't sure if he would remember because it's amazing how easily a boy will forget a girl, especially if he's really not that into her. Nevertheless, we walked out together and he didn't rush off. In fact, he opened and held the doors for me. And then, in the CadLab, he even pulled my seat out for me. **giggle** I'm so old fashioned.

So he just starts doing stuff on the computer, throwing things up, and moving things around, explaining stuff... but going a bit too fast for me. He then turns to look at me and realizes I totally had the deer in headlights look. He kind of chuckled, slowed down, and began going slower. I also started asking more questions and interacting. It was fun. He was very receptive and willing to show me things and answer my questions. He never once seemed bothered or frustrated.

So now I have a slightly broader understanding of Photoshop and I got some one on one time with him. **beams** The experience definately increased my confidence and my liking for him. I was thinking of waiting till after thanksgiving of seeing if he wanted to go to Espresso and grab some coffee. But, I might ask him next week. Then while we're away for the week, he can pine for me. hahaha. I'm so lame and such a hopeless romantic. **Swoon**