She was 27, beautiful and out in the real world. I'm a 22-year-old senior in college.

Over winter break I went to my band-mate, Patrick's house in Rhode Island. I got there about a week before we were to go into the studio to record our new CD, and just in time for New Year's. So the three members of the band who were in town decided to go to a New Year's party at one of Patrick's friends house.

Patrick had informed me that Vanessa would be there. I met Vanessa, a colleague of Patrick's, the previous August at a concert. I immediately had a thing for her. But she seemed completely unattainable, like the girl I'd never be able to be with. She was 27, beautiful and out in the real world. I'm a 22-year-old senior in college.

So I had spent those 4 months just dreaming every time she came to one of our shows. Being the amazing best friend and fellow guitar player that he is, Patrick had completely hooked me up with Vanessa without me knowing. Just before midnight, Vanessa got to the party and immediately started asking for me. We shot the shit for a little while (I was more than half in the bag when she got there).

Before I knew it, the ball dropped and she had her arms around me and was kissing me. I couldn't believe it. My dream girl was all over me! We fooled around, all around the house a few more times that night. I stayed in Rhode Island an extra day after we finished recording, so I could have one last night with her. We never did the deed, but I still don't care about that. I am now in the beginning of an actual relationship with my dream girl.

Thank you, Patrick!