Security!

I live in a building that has security guards. Last week was the first time in over two years of living here that I actually wanted them to do anything "security-ish" and the guy rose to his title and did a great job. Usually though, they're just retrieving my packages that are kept in the leasing office for me, or giving my friends a hard time about coming to see me even after I've buzzed them in.

Every time I walk past the security desk I smile and say hi. Partially because it's the nice thing to do, but also because I figure it must be kind of boring just sitting at that desk for hours and hours staring at the doors.

The night time security guard doesn't even bring books to read, which is what I'd do if I had that job. There's a fill-in female security guard who always has her iPod on, but the male security guard? He's got nothing.

That is, until recently. He's discovered just how useful his cell phone can be. A couple of weeks ago, as I walked by I overheard him saying, "So what do you do for fun?" into the phone. Thought nothing of it. This past week I heard, "So do you date a lot?" It's clear now. His crutch word is "so." What's also clear though is that he's trying to set up dates while at work.

I wonder if he'll find someone this way. I wonder which internet dating site he's using. I wonder if when he gets married he'll invite the other security guards, and if the fill-in girl will bring her iPod to the ceremony.