Saturday, April 30, 2005
100% moved in
It took some butt kicking, but I'm finally moved out. I think that I was dragging my feet for so long because I really liked the villa and was reluctant to move back into the city. It's really 180 degrees different from how I've been living for the last 3 years (in 3 houses, in three cities, in two states).
I met one of my neighbors yesterday. I tend to size them up and decide on the spot if I'm going to try to strike up a conversation or give the respectful "South City Nod". The chin up quickly while facing the other person while saying, "Hey, man." in a deep, manly voice. They usually respond with, " 'sup" or a simple nod back. Very macho. Too macho for me, but I fake it.
The neighbor I met yesterday was different. He seemed approachable (and without tattoos on his neck). "Hi", I said cheerfully, "I think I'm your new neighbor."
"Hi, I'm Eric." (or Erik - one never knows these days)
We chatted for a bit, and out of the blue he said that this was the longest that he had ever talked to any of his neighbors. I commented on the cultural wierdness of Californians not knowing their neighbors.
I met one of my neighbors yesterday. I tend to size them up and decide on the spot if I'm going to try to strike up a conversation or give the respectful "South City Nod". The chin up quickly while facing the other person while saying, "Hey, man." in a deep, manly voice. They usually respond with, " 'sup" or a simple nod back. Very macho. Too macho for me, but I fake it.
The neighbor I met yesterday was different. He seemed approachable (and without tattoos on his neck). "Hi", I said cheerfully, "I think I'm your new neighbor."
"Hi, I'm Eric." (or Erik - one never knows these days)
We chatted for a bit, and out of the blue he said that this was the longest that he had ever talked to any of his neighbors. I commented on the cultural wierdness of Californians not knowing their neighbors.
