Anna Stern was that cute, sassy girl from The O.C. who — god knows why — had a thing for Seth Cohen. Remember? But like all minor characters from the hit teen drama, she suffered a hasty retreat when the writers just didn’t know what else to do with her story.
I just saw her. At the gym, I mean.
No, let me rephrase that.
I saw a much cuter version of Anna Stern with — as the young lads say — a killer bod.
And get this. Her name’s Annie. And she’s from California.
Which totally rocks my socks.
So it’s an hour before midnight. The gym’s totally deserted. All is quiet. Except for the two of us.
And that random, awkward silence every time the iTunes playlist goes between tracks.
I finish my workout, and get ready to ask her for her number.
But then I freeze.
Several years ago…
A wise gym buff once confided in me, “Phil, I never — never ask girls from the gym out on dates.”
“Why not?”, my young, naive self inquired.
“The gym is my sanctuary. Do you know how incredibly awkward things will be if she says “No”? And what if we part on not-so-amicable terms? I like my sanctuary the way it is. I don’t want to ruin that. Do you?”
No I didn’t. And I don’t.
But dude — it was Anna Stern. Except way, way hotter.
It took everything I had to walk away. Everything.
So in this moment of indecisive need, in this crucial moment of weakness, I’m turning to you, dear readers.
I’m asking you — no, begging you — to write in.
Reach out. Pick up a pen, a phone, a keyboard, whatever. Tell me what to do.
Poppy says,
My advice perhaps means nothing to you since you don’t know me even a little (found you through NYC Watchdog) but I’ll give it anyway: Life is too short. Ask her out. Or at least for her number.
Jon Weatherhead says,
“And what if we part on not-so-amicable terms?”
For asking her name at least, and possibly her number after some smalltalk? How not-so-amicable can it get?
Go for it man, and if she turns out to be a biotch, don’t give her a second thought.
Jon Weatherhead says,
re-reading the post, I see you already have her name… There, you’re already half-way there
Mel says,
Samaire fucking Armstrong? I’ve been in love with that girl for years. If/when you see her again, definitely ask for her number. What’s the worst that can happen?
Sarah says,
Ahahahahahahahaha!!!! Sorry Phil, but this is just too funny.
Okay, well I dunno how much this makes sense, but if you think about it a little bit; this is Anna Stern. She probably gets asked her number ALL THE TIME from all sorts of random guys. She’s probably sick of it. And you know, maybe the gym is her sanctuary too or something, why else would she be there at 11pm?
If I were you I’d get to know her a little first, ask her out to coffee, have a few decent conversations first before you ask for her number. That way she’s not thinking “here we go again”. But jeez, it’s Anna Stern! Definitely go for it!!!
Dave says,
By the power of Greyskull, I compel you to retrieve this females number!
Sat says,
I’d go with what Sarah said.
Rhys says,
Dude, you don’t have to chase women. She’ll come after you soon. You’ll see.
Rhys says,
Or do whatever the hell you feel like. What do I know? (Aside from the fact that I am not helpful.)
roselle says,
Phil, stop making excuses to NOT ask women out. If you want to, go ahead but for heaven’s sake stop burying your head in the sand and then complaining that you’ve got dust in your lungs.
Marika says,
Phil. My darling….
Ask for her number you numpty! Make some conversation! GOD. If I lived near you I’d ask for your number in a shot.
If she’s a biatch then stuff her. But you will never know if you don’t give it a try.
Hope my advice has been somewhat useful!
Terry says,
Give it up! She’s way out of your league. Try asking one of the studious types in your department instead. They’d be a better fit for you.
1girl says,
It’s clear that that Anna has made quite the impression on you.
Make some friendly conversation; get to know her better before asking her for her number (she might already have a boyfriend). If you don’t try at least, you will regret it and wonder what might have been…
Go for it.
1girl says,
And for god’s sakes, it’s not as if you’re some “Slimy ugly humanoid that just crawled out of the sewers”.
You’re handsome, intelligent, and interesting. Think of yourself in this way: “you’re a pretty good catch”.
Phil, confidence is a sexy thing.
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ashley says,
i loved the o.c there showing all the season on much @ $ and 7
lots of love
ashley