The Luv Doc: Getting Some Fam

Getting Some Fam

So, I'm sitting at my desk, staring at my computer screen, feeling like a total loner. I'm a 30-year-old man-child, living in a one-bedroom apartment, with a cat that thinks it's a dog. I've got a bunch of video games and a collection of vintage action figures that I'm pretty proud of, but let's be real, I'm not really living the life.

As I'm scrolling through my social media feeds, I start to feel like everyone else has their life together. They're all out there traveling, eating at fancy restaurants, and taking romantic getaways to exotic destinations. Meanwhile, I'm over here eating ramen noodles for the third time this week, and wondering if I'll ever find someone who likes me for who I am.

So, I do what any self-respecting adult would do in this situation – I go to the bar and get drunk. But as I'm sitting there, nursing my beer and feeling sorry for myself, I strike up a conversation with a girl who's sitting next to me. Her name is Sarah, and she's smart, funny, and has a passion for 80s music. We talk for hours, and before I know it, the bar is closing, and we're still chatting away.

Sarah tells me that she's been through a tough breakup recently, and is looking for someone who can appreciate her for who she is. I tell her that I'm the same way, and that I'm just looking for someone to share a Netflix password with. We laugh, and I think to myself, "Hey, maybe I'm not as alone as I thought."

We exchange numbers, and I walk home feeling like maybe, just maybe, I've found someone who gets me. And as I'm drifting off to sleep that night, I hear a text from Sarah – "Hey, want to grab coffee tomorrow and talk more about our shared love of 80s music?" I smile, and think to myself, "Yeah, I think I'd like that."

“I'm not saying I'm better than anyone, but I'm saying I'm a lot better than most people.” – The Luv Doc

As I reflect on the conversation I had with Sarah, I realize that sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of vulnerability and a willingness to be ourselves to connect with others. And who knows, maybe I'll even find someone who likes me for who I am, quirks and all.

Author's Note: In a world where it's easy to get caught up in the idea of being perfect, it's refreshing to remember that it's okay to be a little weird, and that connection with others can be found in the most unexpected places.

The Austin Chronicle — 2025-11-26

Getting Some Fam

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