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I've seen people beg for money. I've even seen people strip for money. I've seen people publically drunk. I've seen people talk to inanimate objects, usually in the drunk state, but some of the things I've witnessed in Austin beat out anything I've ever seen...including in movies. Today I saw an old guy using a light post as a stripping pole. Midday. I'm guessing under some sort of influence. And more than likely homeless. It was entertaining, to say the least.
I used to wonder when everything go so complicated. With sex, drugs, guys, rock 'n roll, friends, school, family...everything basically got so un-simple. But today I had a mini-epiphany. What if things never got complicated? Maybe our perception was what was tainted. Looking around this new city, out of the small town shit and into a new world in a sort, I realized nothing has to be complicated. Even though that guy seemed homeless, he wasn't down a bit. He was just as cheery as someone who had everything they'd ever wanted.
I picture myself in these situations. I'm alive. I'm healthy. I'm not rich, but I have a nice home with a great friend. I'm experiencing things I've always wanted to. And for the most part, I'm happy. Yet, I'm still sitting here thinking about the things that aren't so good...mainly Luke. I thought about him alot today. He was the one I always told my silly "epiphanies" to. I wondered what he would think of my latest discovery. I wondered if he would laugh at the old man or join in. I wonder alot about him.
So as I remove myself from the world and just observe my surroundings, things do seem simple. My friend sits across the room reading Vogue while glancing periodically to the tube. She recieves a text message and a small grin appears on her face. Then, while I'm typing this and periodically glance at her, I too recieve a text message.
"Makin' sure you know I luv ya"
from Mom
I hate the way she uses short cuts when she texts. I hate the obligation I feel to reply. I do love her, I just have a hard time with the gushy love stuff. But it's all so simple. I reply.
"L-O-V-E you too."
from D
Maybe the weirdness of Austin has altered my already tainted perception and maybe now I can simply enjoy the simplicity of it all.
Austin is weird...
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Posted by Dahlia_D on 2007-12-17 20:33:03 | Rating: | Views: 163
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its all an experience. i live in long island, ny right now and i go into the city a lot and definately have had experiences like yours if not worse. peolpe say if you've been to new york you've seen it all. i once saw a homeless old man walking around with his dick and balls hanging out of his zipper like it was nothing. really kinda gross. but all people are different and have had different life experiences, why judge if you don't know the whole story.
i really enjoy your blogs.
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Posted by coffeeloverr
on 2007-12-18 11:29:19
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