I went for a walk in the rain today. It could have been very romantic, but I was all alone. Walking down the sidewalk in the rain I watched people sharing umbrellas, holding hands in the doorways trying not to get wet, and people sitting in the cafe watching the world outside get drenched. I was amazed at how lonely I suddenly felt. It would have been a perfect situation for a little moment with someone I love. But this wasn't to be, and instead I hurried along back to my hotel. Of course not before stepping into a puddle up to my knee. Not so lovely and romantic anymore... Now I was freezing.
There is just something so nice about rain in a foreign country. I'm pretty sure that all of the people I witnessed out enjoying the rain were not actually from here. They must all be tourists. People never find the rain to be so sweet in their own city. They would rather stay in where it's warm. Over here I find it to be an invitation to go out for a stroll. Back home I find it to be an invitation to stay in California where it doesn't happen...
I got an email today from someone claiming to have 'run across' my web site. I did return the email to ask how they came across it. No solid answer. We spoke briefly about travel and a few things, but it seems like every time I would ask a direct question about why they contacted me, I would get a vague reply.. And then on to another subject to possibly make me forget my original question. This actually happens pretty frequently. I try to reply to most emails, considering they are nice and not from someone who obviously has a problem with manners. But once in a while, like today, I wonder how people find the time? I don't go off randomly emailing people, especially girls who have information posted on their web sites for business purposes. This world is a scary place. I'm learning every day to protect myself more and more. Seems I just can't let my guard down..
But, on the other hand, some people are genuinely interested in how my career is going, or where I'm at. It's nice to hear from people who don't have other motives. Like scaring the hell out of me. I used to get hate mail from one person who watched my poker show. I found it amusing more than anything because it was harmless. Other than the fact that she hated me. But for the people who can actually find the time to call my business line and leave creepy messages... I feel so sorry for them that they can't find a business that actually answers the phone.
Rule #1.. Scaring girls is not romantic.
Rule #2.. I'm not retarded. You can't trick me. (even if you have read all of my blogs, obviously, and know details about the things i like..)
Rule #3.. Stop it.
So, that concludes my thoughts for now on things that are good, and things that are bad. Rain with someone you love, or even just like, is good. If you don't step in the puddle. People being stupid, is bad. The End.
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