My name is Stephen Tattaglia. At 28 years of age I have a thriving graphics design business. There's always a pile of printouts on my desk and usually a coffee cup next to my lap top computer. There's always at least a partially complete work in its memory.
I make an effort to get some form of exercise, usually a 4 mile run before settling into the desk chair. The last thing I want to do is put on too much weight.
Life sometimes gives us pleasant surprises. Little did I know that my ad for a roommate would change my life forever, and in a good way.
On a Tuesday morning shortly before noon I met Keith Connor, the dude who was to become my roomie. I found myself captivated. Full lips, high cheekbones, dark brown eyes, a Roman nose and curly dark-brunette hair all combined to make him strikingly handsome. He's Smokin' HOT.
Anyway I brought him to the dining table. There we fell into easy conversation while sipping coffee made in my Kuerig. He turned out to be 25 years old, a history teacher in his first year. In his spare time he enjoys drawing, a hobby and talent he developed in his childhood.
"I can move in this weekend. The lease on my current apartment will expire soon."
"Great, I'm looking foreward to having you."
"I've got errands to take care of," he said ending the visit.
"And I need to get back to work," I replied.
"What kind of work do you do?"
"I'm a graphics designer," I replied.
"Sounds like an interesting job."
"I love what I do."
He nodded then said, "see you Saturday."
Over the next few days we chatted briefly, usually by texting one another, sometimes by video chat.
Friday night came around. I was just about finished with a project at 7 30 when my phone buzzed with a text.
"Hi Stephen. Do you want to go for coffee tomorrow morning before the move."
I texted back immediately. " Love that."
Saturday morning dawned sunny but a bit chilly. From a table in the corner I waved to my new roommate. He settled into the seat opposite me. Once again we fell into easy conversation, this time about the move.