i feel so fortunate these days.
i moved to a resort town, over an hour away from the nearest soul that i know; a desert oasis where there are more vacationers than locals. one where even the speed of light has slowed down; the daily pace is geared towards those in no hurry. i have had to relax my city mind and go with the flow, after all, who am i to change a culture? but, to truly blend in i'd have to be >65 &/or gay.
to no surprise of mine, the population appeals to me greatly; you see, i admire those that continue to thrive, despite their age. i respect elderly folk that refuse to stop enjoying life. these ladies and gentlemen have traveled from all around the world to give first-hand appreciation to the bluest of skies and to the the sun, as it disappears into the red horizon, only to reappear behind purple hills. i enjoy the sight of an old man jaywalking or cruising 35 on a 50mph highway in his prized mobile. the ladies here have perfected their lipstick and manners, adding to the beauty of the land. it warms my heart to see couples celebrating their 50th annual visit together, while holding hands and smiling.
i also respect the homosexuals here; they have migrated from all over to be accepted and to appreciate this beautiful earth [that is just as much there's]. the gay folk can openly walk down the street without a care to the ignorance that holds deep in other lands.
many friends have asked me about my thoughts on such a tiny dating pool, but, it's not about that for me. i have no interest in dating, or, a relationship for the matter. i'm here as an individual, to find my place in the world, without the pressures of caring for another. i love to walk the streets, or sip a cocktail, cook dinner, and admire the world without the expectations of a partner. i feel that i can be my truest self when i am alone, free of even the slightest subconscious constructs placed on myself by another. living independent from anything too familiar is the only way to learn what i am capable of. the experience of living by myself in a new town pushes me to explore my mind in ways that i never knew existed.
i hate to sound cliche, but i am soul searching by living an adventure everyday, and, i love it.
