I met my new neighbors late yesterday afternoon. I got up some courage as I was at my mailbox and walked across the street and shook his hand. I could see some Asian heritage in his face as I got closer and the kids were adorable. They’ve moved into the house immediately opposite to mine. He is a anesthesiologist at the local hospital. They seem like solid good folks. He has been a literal whirlwind of activity getting the house ready to move into. He also drives an awesome and extremely fast looking crotch rocket (Japanese motorcycle) and a new model Infinity sedan. He must be making decent money. I still can’t understand why they would want to live in this neighborhood, though, out of all the nice neighborhoods in town. It can be kind of rough at times around here. My car getting stolen on Christmas Day a few years ago crosses my mind.
When I moved into this house, Joyce and Ed also brought me housewarming gifts such as baskets of fruit and snack foods. I feel corny about doing this to my new neighbors, though. Sorry in advance neighbors! I am just not Betty Crocker it seems.
I’ve Got Time on my Hands…
It still feels entirely weird not working. I feel lost and floundering – like a fish out of water. I can see where retired folks get tired of retirement and go back to work. There is a certain intrinsic value to making your own money as well. I just don’t want to get into a mess mentally if I go back. And I certainly don’t want to get fired again which was terribly embarrassing.. We are just going to tread lightly for awhile and see how I do on the mental illness front. I am extremely lucky to have my benefits. I need a factory desk job where I build widgets and not have to socialize all day it seems in an ideal world.
My Most Heartfelt Apologies…
Please, let me extend my deepest condolences and apologies to all the people who email me and post faithfully on the blog. My social aloofness in the real world carries into my online social world as well it seems. It is me and nothing is wrong with you! Don’t take my indifference or apathy as a personal affront. I’ve read every comment you all have written lately and it is heart warming to receive them. I just have problems forming healthy relationships then maintaining them in both worlds.
7 comments:
LOL at the other name for the Japanese motorcycle. Never a dull moment in your blog, Andrew.
New neighbors...Sounds exciting. Maybe the doc has large debt from putting himself through med school. I knew a friend who got herself into deep debt paying for med school. (altho, now that I think about it, being a doctor she always had banks willing to loan her even more money for a big house.)
I'm pretty sure that's why so many retired people pick up hobbies or volunteer. It'd be dreadfully boring for some people to watch television all day.
I don't think anybody minds a non-response especially after what you just went through. And if they do? Well, then, they're kinda needy.
Take it easy and enjoy your time off from Walmart. You will have a lot of yards to cut, I'm sure.
Glad you have some nice new neighbors, maybe a sign of the neighborhood changing which is safer for you and I like that. You can still get out without having to go to work every day. Maybe there is some activity you would enjoy that gets you out a couple of times a week?
Of COURSE we understand your (what you call) social aloofness. We're strangers to you, nameless and faceless over the internet. Please don't let it worry you! It's wise in many cases to be cautious - you've had enough hurt in your life. Hopefully you have some idea of those of us who are sincere in their good wishes, and we ask nothing in return.
i get it. really, it's cool. doesn't make sense for you to have to maintain online relationships for other people's sakes. you need space...
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