"You're too used to being single"
So the kid said....
We met for the first time yesterday, although we had talked online and on the phone before. I still have no clue as to what would have compelled him to make that remark, which was random (as far as I know).
When asked, he merely smiled and laughed it off, "nothing" he said.
Was it the way my room looked? the way I drank beer calmly? the silent ways and quiet, short responses I have become accustomed to? (after teaching english all day, you kind of want to save your voice box...)
A fellow countrymate has asked if I would like to live together and share an apartment. Initially I was hesitant for a myriad of reasons, "I spend 2 hours in the toilet," "I wank to porn LOUDLY," "I bring boys home (ok that has not actually happened often but I'd sorta like to throw in a caveat first)" "I'm messy," and so the list of reasons rolls on...
He was right I suppose. I'm used to being alone. It's not like I had a choice growing up. People tend to leave, or not enjoy my presence. So the best thing to do was to be emotionally independent. I say emotionally, cos financially, I still look to mummy dearest for a nice wad of cash every now and then even though I dun need it. I'm a traditional saver. I just like watching my money grow in the bank. Which was why, my dear Biz Partner, you have no idea how hard it was for me to part with it. Being inebriated helped alot.
But anyway.... perhaps. It's time to learn to live with someone again. Human interaction is important... no?
We met for the first time yesterday, although we had talked online and on the phone before. I still have no clue as to what would have compelled him to make that remark, which was random (as far as I know).
When asked, he merely smiled and laughed it off, "nothing" he said.
Was it the way my room looked? the way I drank beer calmly? the silent ways and quiet, short responses I have become accustomed to? (after teaching english all day, you kind of want to save your voice box...)
A fellow countrymate has asked if I would like to live together and share an apartment. Initially I was hesitant for a myriad of reasons, "I spend 2 hours in the toilet," "I wank to porn LOUDLY," "I bring boys home (ok that has not actually happened often but I'd sorta like to throw in a caveat first)" "I'm messy," and so the list of reasons rolls on...
He was right I suppose. I'm used to being alone. It's not like I had a choice growing up. People tend to leave, or not enjoy my presence. So the best thing to do was to be emotionally independent. I say emotionally, cos financially, I still look to mummy dearest for a nice wad of cash every now and then even though I dun need it. I'm a traditional saver. I just like watching my money grow in the bank. Which was why, my dear Biz Partner, you have no idea how hard it was for me to part with it. Being inebriated helped alot.
But anyway.... perhaps. It's time to learn to live with someone again. Human interaction is important... no?
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