Closing Stories

All conferences offer opportunities. The key is to grab an awesome opportunity, maximize the investment of time and effort. I made a mental list of targets, just needing one opportunity to present itself. Playing to the crowd, I was in my element, flowing from group to group, renewing acquaintances, receiving some key introductions, all was going to plan. At a buffet lunch, an opportunity presented itself. The conversatio...

It was my birthday and I was all ready to leave. I have worked a double waitressing today and was tired. I turned to leave and was suprised to see Jake, our cook, standing there. I had liked Jake since I met him a few years ago. He is now24 years old with muscular arms that I have dreamt would one day hold me. "Sorry sammy, I forgot my keys" he said moving closer to me. He almost touched me before turning hi hand as if it...