Flyby Matchmaker: What Do Tomasz and Thomas Have In Common?
For Flyby Matchmaker 2018âs first date, we craftily chose two young men with similar names: Tomasz P. Wojtasik â21 and Thomas G. Dumbach â18. Despite the age difference, they bonded over breakfast at the Harvard Art Museums Cafe (courtesy of yours truly). We caught up with them after the date to hear all about their impressions.
Tomasz: He showed up late but Iâm early for everything and it was a Sunday morning, so itâs fine.
Thomas: I think I was running on Harvard time. The instructions said to meet at the cafe, so I wasnât sure if he would be there.
Tomasz: The cafe was pretty empty so he just walked over to me.
Thomas: It became quite apparent when I strolled to the entrance, I think there was maybe some old couple and a single, young Harvard student.
Tomasz: I had actually met him before, because he had run the freshman intramural spelling bee, so it was more of a second impression.
Thomas: It took me a few minutes to realize. He started talking about his passionate involvement with freshman intramural sports, and then I said, âOh yeah, I remember.â
Tomasz: We started with the typical Harvard stuff, and then we talked about how classes were going, politics, housing for next yearâŚEven though weâre in different years we know some of the same people. We both have an interest for languages.
Thomas: The conversation was smooth. I loved the setting because art museums are kind of where I go to relax. Itâs here but it feels like itâs not quite campus.
Tomasz: We mostly stayed in the cafe. We walked around to find a painting to take the selfie with, but other than that we were in the cafe.
Thomas: Once someone is here [at Harvard] weâre kind of speaking the same language. Heâs a freshman but he took a gap year, so [the age difference] is not a big issue.
Tomasz: In terms of relationship potential, itâs a bit weird because heâs leaving in like two monthsâŚIâm not sure if itâs worth it, if that makes sense.
Whatâs an even better story than âwe met at the freshman intramural spelling beeâ? Obviously, meeting at a Matchmaker blind date. T and T may have to part ways at the end of the semester, but they clearly look great together (with or without Van Gogh). Plus, as Wojtasik put it, âThe food was really good. So, for the future, the cafe is a great place to go.â
You heard it from him. If you want to find true love over quiche, muffins, and cappuccino, sign up for Matchmaker here. We promise youâll have something (although maybe not a name) in common with your date.
xoxo,
Flyby Matchmaker