I just learned that my neighbor is from Toledo and has been in the Peace Corps, and she grew up using public transport as her main means for getting around. Finally, after almost two years of living here! We had been trying to meet for weeks and we finally made a plan for yesterday evening.
When she came over my friend was still at my place. He and I had just gotten Chinese on the way to my place, and he was just going to stop in so he could eat it before he went home. She was really cool about him being there, even though she had no warning. She was like, "Oh, I love meeting new people!" I appreciated that.
It seems like people in this society are so focused on time and planning that they just cram way too much in to their days, and have no ability to spontaneously enjoy some company. Everything has to be scheduled, planned ahead. It was really nice to learn about my neighbor and have a great conversation with my friend, who leisurely finished his meal while we talked.
When she came over my friend was still at my place. He and I had just gotten Chinese on the way to my place, and he was just going to stop in so he could eat it before he went home. She was really cool about him being there, even though she had no warning. She was like, "Oh, I love meeting new people!" I appreciated that.
It seems like people in this society are so focused on time and planning that they just cram way too much in to their days, and have no ability to spontaneously enjoy some company. Everything has to be scheduled, planned ahead. It was really nice to learn about my neighbor and have a great conversation with my friend, who leisurely finished his meal while we talked.
I long for more of that. Real connection can't be planned. Real, awakened experience doesn't happen on a schedule.
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