I could live in Europe...
I love not having to drive. I haven't driven a car for like 3 weeks.
I love the mystery that pervades this place where so many cultures and languages come together and you are never certain about the person next to you. Are they Saudi? Finnish? Korean? Slovenian?
This immense diversity really makes you more aware of how varied a place our planet is. It also breeds a kind of polite optimism in your day to day dealings with others.
I love the history; yesterday, just down the street, I stood on the walls of a castle that was built in 1218, then stepped around the corner for a cappucino in a local bar built in the 1700's.
I love the water. It is everywhere, and as a result so are the plants and animals.
I love having fresh-baked bread and fresh-made cheeses of all kinds every day.
I love the walking paths along the creeks, which pass innumerable mossy walls and a countless variety of interesting buildings.
I love the fact that it hasn't been warmer than the mid 70's or cooler than the mid 60's in over a week.
I want to live here someday. But the truth is, all of these great experiences and all the things I love about living here mean nothing really because I don't have Erin here to share them with. The truth is, not many grownups are interested in the things I like. Certainly none of the ones I am living with, and while I do enjoy spending time alone, it makes all the difference viewing things in this way, because apart from the do-it-once vacation experiences, the daily living experiences I happen to be thinking about are only really worthwhile when I have Erin to share them with. SHE would appreciate all the little things I've been noticing, and I think she'd thrive here in a way that neither of us can in Vegas. It's in living here, not just vacationing, that I see Erin and I one day being really content.
I guess what this post boils down to is that I miss her, and it's not that I wish she were here with me for a few weeks, but that she were here with me for a few years. Love ya sweetie. :)
4 comments:
I have always wondered how you and Erin did the Vegas thing. It just doesn't make sense. Europe seems the better fit.
Little does B know, I am trying to find away out of the country. I am fed up with the bullshit. Everone conning everyone. Okay, so it's the politicians and corporate America conning everyone, but isn't that enough? The spin on everything is just sicking. I don't care if it's right or left; the spin sickens me.
Anyway, from what I can tell from your experiences, I have not over romanticized Europe. Life seems purer and simpler there. One of my class mates visits Paris every year. Once she completes the course work, she intends to move there to teach. Her aunt, and some other relatives, live and teach in Paris. She doesn't know it yet, but she is my new best friend. Actually, I would just like to see if she knows anything about how relocate on a grand scale. My biggest concern would be Devyn's educational needs. I don't know how Europe handles learning disabilities.
I am glad you are enjoying your wonderful treat, Tyson. Travelling is such treasure. I hope I will be able to do it someday.
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I'm shocked by this Elaine. . . and I'm really going to miss you.
I feel a wager coming on:
Race to see who moves to Europe first!
Winner gets to live in Europe!
Brannon, if Elaine moves to Europe, can I have her stuff?
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