The Last Meeting between Faisal I and Keith

Sometimes, things just don't gel. We can't be too hard on ourselves. At least, this is the way I look at it now.

It's been about a month and a half since I last met with Faisal. We were going to go to Pizza Hut, but then I suggested we go to a local place--Decent Pizza. When we got there, it was closed, so we went next door to El Tapatillo's instead.

It was a very quiet meal. Filled with silence. I mostly talked to Faisal's friend Abdullah, because whenever I'd ask Faisel a question, he'd give me a very brief answer--I felt like I was on a talk show or something. Not a good feeling for me. Faisal wasn't jazzed about the food either.

I felt guilty when I realized afterward that an item Abdullah picked off the menu, a super-loaded nacho dish, had pork on it. Both of them are devout Muslims and pork is considered unclean for them.

In retrospect, I realize that there just wasn't enough common ground between Faisal and I for it to work out. It's like going on a blind date and thinking the person is nice, but they just aren't for you.

For the flipside, i.e. a Conversation Partner Love Connection, so to speak, check the next Blog post!