Great shoes.

Picture it: I am on my way home from the gym tonight. I just put in 2.5 miles, which is pretty good for me. I am somewhat sweaty, have no make-up on, and I am rocking out with my ipod. I hop on the brown sit for my four-stop trip home.

A gentleman steps on to the train at Diversey. This gentleman sits across from me. He is in his mid 30's. He has a very round face, not fat - just round. I would rate him a 6 out of 10. Then he reaches down to tie his shoelace. Not only tie it, but he double knots it. I look at these shoes and they are great. They are worn leather - they look like the old-timey football helmets. They were totally awesome.

I flip up my earmuff, pulled out my earbud, and say, "Those are really great shoes." Then I smiled and made eye contact. But then I realized - I just tried to pick up this guy on the way home from the gym. I said one of the oldest lines in the book. I am a player and didn't even know it.

Luckily I only had one awkward stop to sit there realizing the foot I put in my mouth. I didn't mean to try to pick him up? I just liked his shoes. Did I learn a lesson? Yes, only accidental use a pick-up line on an 8 or higher.