gimme a beat

what's up, world? the name's jake. i'm a BK transplant living in san francisco. i'm a professional dancer just trying to make my cash (and no, i'm not the type of dancer you're thinking of. get your mind out of the gutter, will you?) Looking for whatever comes around...hookups, friendships, down for whatever

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WINK MESSAGE 😉 Mercedes and Jake

Mercy: So I have a joke that was told to me by a 7 year old... he said, "What did the cow say to the little boy getting ready for bed....he said, got milk!" I found it so funny I darn near passed out laughing.

Mercy: I thought that was cute. Anyways Hi I am Mercy.

JAKE: Lol that's adorable

JAKE: Do you work with kids?

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TEXT MESSAGE: LAURA & JAKE

LAURA: And what is it that you want Jake?

JAKE: To see you again, obviously.

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wink 😉 ; jake → kitty

KITTY: You're lucky you're hot, because with an opening message like that I was ready to delete the conversation.

KITTY: Look at you, checking off all of the boxes. Although you failed to mention anything about the hookup part.

JAKE: Well, I'm smarter than most women give me credit for. One look at this face and they take me for the all-brawn-no-brains type.

JAKE: Hmm. Based on my bio, I thought that went without saying? 😉

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TEXT MESSAGE: LAURA & JAKE

LAURA: You do not waste any time, do you?

JAKE: Why waste time when I know what I want?

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tweet ; 🐦

@jpucks: You're reading a tweet authored by the newest hip hop recruit for @westcoastdance !

@jpucks: Thank you for this huge opportunity! I am so excited to be a part of this crew 😎

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😉 MATCH: JAKE & LAURA

LAURA: Oh, you remember how bold I can be? That's nice to know.

LAURA: Just because I'm bold doesn't mean I'm not an idiot sometimes.

JAKE: Haha hey that's not cool...don't beat yourself up. Everyone makes mistakes ;)

JAKE: Here's my number, text me

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wink 😉 ; jake → kitty

JAKE: Hey, beautiful.

JAKE: How many times to guys open up with that line? It's valid, but let me try something a little more interesting...

JAKE: I'm Jake from Brooklyn, I have a taste for good music and good fashion (I've been told). And I can definitely reach anything you need off the top shelf.

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😉 MATCH: JAKE & LAURA

LAURA: Well look who it is.

LAURA: Long time no see, stranger 😉

JAKE: Lol hey

JAKE: Yeah it has been a while, huh? Shame..considering how bold you are, I figured you would have asked for my number or something. ;)

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f2f ; date a guy who would go veg for you

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who: Jake Puckerman (@j-pucks) and Glory Annenberg (@ablazeofglory) where: Glory’s food truck when: Tuesday, August 22 summary: Jake and Glory meet up for the first time triggers: None

“It’s very interesting,” she offered, grinning widely. “I’m sure you’re like it. I’d even bet on it.” Turning back toward her crew for a moment, she shouted out an order of two sandwiches and some mac n'cheese. She thought about throwing in dessert too, but she remembered that Jake was a dancer. “Should we be eating dessert too? I don’t want to imagine the workout you’ll need to get all that food off your hips.”

Looking him over, Jake struck her as someone who didn’t have to work that hard on maintaining his physique, and she recognized that there was just something in his personality that made it seem that way. Like he was good at appearing effortless, a quality she liked in people.

“That’s a bet I’ll take,” Jake replied lightly. He resolved that he immediately enjoyed Glory’s company, appreciating how easygoing she was, how it felt as though they had some sort of effortless connection. 

“We should definitely be eating dessert,” he added, “as long as I’m not eating dessert for all of my meals it’s fine to have it every now and again. Seeing dancers limit themselves on that can be really...depressing, honestly,” Jake chuckled as he exhaled a breath. It was true; as much as Jake valued his physique and worked hard to maintain it, he also knew how to enjoy simple pleasures -- like chocolate cake every now and again. He liked that Glory wasn’t one to shy away from that, either.

“What’s on the menu?” he asked, stepping up towards the window and helping her with the sandwiches. Gentleman-like; if his mother raised him with only one lesson in mind it was to treat women with respect. Which he did, until a point -- respect wasn’t ever the issue, but interest was. He was quick to move on to the next one.

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TEXT 📲 TINA & JAKE

TINA: Oh I'm definitely going to show off my skin and it's definitely going to be sexy, but that isn't going to be the entire point of the Halloween costume. Like, it's not going to be in the title.

TINA: Exactly! So Sexy Wonder Woman is redundant. She's just Wonder Woman.

TINA: Definitely stay positive! Positivity is the key. Stay positive and you'll get it, for sure!

JAKE: Haha don't worry Tina I feel you. Whatever you do, you're gonna be sexy regardless ;)

JAKE: I like your vibes. What does your schedule look like next week? Let's meet up already 😜

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wink message 😉 jake

RYDER: Ah! I knew it was in one of those places, didn't really expect it to be in both. Lol. I've heard there's good golfing there. I don't golf but still.

RYDER: That's what everyone says! But you just have to try it. Definitely, just good balance and then like bending down to go faster.

RYDER: Honestly. That it was dirty. Lol. Yeah, we went and saw the Empire State Building, did the Staten Island ferry, saw a broadway show. Stuff like that. It was fun but you're right I should go back now that I'm older.

JAKE: Oh god golfing. No way. Pretty sure besides ballet that's a definite way to make me fall asleep lol

JAKE: Good to know...if I ever make it on the slopes I'll consider that advice! And haha yeah NY can be a total mess. Literal garbage everywhere. But once you look past that, it's a great time

JAKE: I mean, there's Central Park, and if you like museums and culture there's plenty. Even a Museum of Sex (it wasn't that good haha)

JAKE: And then just plenty of bars with plenty of people that you'll meet once and forget about

JAKE: It's a big enough city to lose yourself in for sure

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wink w3 ; jake → hunter

HUNTER: Indie music, as some people say.

HUNTER: I have a drink every so often, but usually only wine. And dancing is alright, occasionally.

HUNTER: I highly doubt I will ever do anything that will make people laugh at me.

HUNTER: Nothing holds me back.

JAKE: Indie. Cool, yeah I like some of that stuff too. Depends on my mood

JAKE: Really, what's so bad at being laughed at? Or laughed with, really. Like...just letting go of stuff and being okay with looking like an idiot for a night

JAKE: I try not to judge myself or anyone else for that, I guess it's one of my better qualities

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wink 😉 ; jake → sebastian

SEBASTIAN: I'm glad you noticed. ;)

SEBASTIAN: High school. I was there for the French version of my sophomore and junior year.

JAKE: Whoa that's really cool

JAKE: How did it compare to going to school in the states?

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wink 😉 ; jake → kennedy

KENNEDY: You have a channel? I'd love to check it out.

KENNEDY: That's interesting. I'm not trained but I think ballet is beautiful from what I've seen. But I can see how it can be dull.

KENNEDY: I'm glad you're enjoying it then. Yeah, the days when it's cold takes you for a loop.

KENNEDY: No. Just for school and now work.

KENNEDY: Was this your first choice?

JAKE: Haha here's something from it

JAKE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_XGbA6zYxU this is one of the videos up there I have others. Some are from when I was younger...embarrassing 😳

JAKE: Yeah, it's just a little dry...puts me to sleep lol

JAKE: Hip hop is more exciting to me

JAKE: Wow, so you made a big move out here too huh? It was...considering I came here for work too. So we'll see how it goes

JAKE: Tell me something about yourself. When you're not at work, how do you like to spend your time, pretty lady?

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wink w3 ; jake → blaine

BLAINE: You'll hear back. And I'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed for you, in the meantime.

BLAINE: You have NO idea. The staff politics is worse than dealing with the kids. Especially as a specials teacher - we get very little say when it comes to setting our own schedules.

BLAINE: THANK you. I hate that saying - teachers absolutely have to know their subject matter inside and out, but they have to be effective at translating that knowledge, too. Especially with younger kids.

JAKE: Haha thanks! Same here...I'm sure they aren't gonna make calls this weekend so I'm banking for Monday

JAKE: I can imagine how hard that is. But as long as you love working with the kids that's all that matters! You need to feel rewarded somehow

JAKE: I feel you man... Teaching dance classes to adults was hard enough. I can't imagine teaching children lol

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TEXT 📲 SCARLET & JAKE

SCARLET: Let's meet at Tempest. They have great bar food.

JAKE: Sounds good. See you soon