A favorite in the Mission Loc@l newsroom: missed connections. Ryan, Ashley, Steve and all the others mentioned below, we hope you read this.

07.23.11 Looking for Ryan at Delirium
(w4m )
What do you even say in these things?
Hey! I was with the group of drunk Giants fans… classy, I know.
Tu numero por favor?

07.23.11 Short black hair at the uptown
(m4w)
You and your friend unbuttoned your blouse for some dude you both knew. I was just standing there but both of you looked amazing. I felt so lucky that I had to look away. When I owned how rad it was, your friend yelled at me (the dude was so stunned that he couldn’t respond), but you just smiled. I want you more then oxygen.

07.23.11 The Universe knows
(w4m)
Noah, I ache for you
I must admit, I didn’t respond to her email she sent. Why? Because I don’t play playground games. I also feel violated by what she did… Read about us. Read what WE wrote together. What WE share as one.
The universe knows and that is quite threatening to anyone who does not understand us or the universe.
Robyn, the girls, Uncle Jack and whomever else.. All are welcome, this afternoon!!
All my love,
Allie

07.23.11 Algerian in Baobab
(w4m)
hello,
I met you at baobab, you are Algerian 47, and liked you we danced, and then you left suddenly. Why you have to tell me where you are from

07.22.11 Crushing on you
(w4m)
dear Steve,
You must know I’m crushing on you, right? Have been for too long without doing anything about it, other than asking you to get a drink after work that one time. You said you were busy… Please don’t break my heart by being taken or gay! God I’m such a coward.

07.22.11 For Ashley
This is for Ashley, the belly dancer from the Mission (m4w)
Tonight around 5:45pm,I got onto the 3-Jackson MUNI at Jackson and Fillmore. You were sitting near the back door. You were wearing a black and yellowish dress, a pair of high-heeled sandals, a black coat, and a black purse. I sat down into the seat adjacent to you. I was wearing a gray shirt and blue Levi’s 501’s. We rode to Van Ness where we both got off. I let you step down first. Your arm brushed my belly and you almost stumbled. I asked if you were OK. I crossed over to the other side of Van Ness and you walked down then crossed over. We ended up meeting up at the stop for the 49-Mission MUNI. We both got off at Mission and 14th. You went home to change. I went on to run an errand. When I got back to Mission and 14th, you came up behind me at the corner and said, “Hello” – I asked if I knew you and you said you were on the bus with me. We introduced each other and then you said you were off to go Belly Dance and that you were running late.

I wish I had been thinking quicker at the time – I would have walked you to your class and asked for your number!

If you are Ashley (or someone who knows Ashley), then contact me. Ashley knows my name and I know what she changed into. I’m hoping this finds her well! I’d love to know more about this amazingly sexy and beautiful woman!

07.21.11 Make Out Room curly hair, tattooed cutie
(m4w)
Saw you at MakeOut on Thursday night, curvy, lots of tattoos, polka dot top, and dark curly hair, you are gorgeous. You never even stopped for a drink. Just left with a bald guy at the end of the bar right away. I over heard you two talking, I think you work at a tattoo shop? I wanted to buy you a drink but I couldn’t tell if he was your boyfriend or just your friend. If your available can I take you for a cup of coffee?

07.22.11 The girl with the familiar face
(w4m)
Met you at public works tonight. I know you are here for just one week but would like to see you again!?

07.22.11 Tattooed customer at Tartine
(w4m)
You came into Tartine last Sunday & ordered cookies. You wore glasses and I think you’re name is Aaron. I’ll save you a banana cream tart next time.

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Hélène Goupil is a former editor at Mission Local who now works independently as a videographer and editor. She's the co-author of "San Francisco: The Unknown City" (Arsenal Pulp Press).

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