neighbor profiles, 2.15.24

i was walking bagel and my neighbor goes to check his mail. i wave to him, then he asks me a question. i take my headphones off and he repeats his question. he asks if i live here or do i come to walk my dog. this is the same thing one of my neighbors (ironically the house next to him) asked me a while back. i told him i live in that house as i pointed to mine. he then gave me his name and introduced himself. i didn’t take offense, but damn. i walk bagel damn near every day in rain, sleet, snow, and sunshine. it’s strange to think that i would come to the neighborhood for the sole purpose of walking my dog, especially when there is a park 5 minutes away. i don’t like to make too much of these things, but i do find it a bit humorous. plus, i am beginning to house hunt. i miss having my own place and i think this year will be the year i may become a homeowner. if i can’t find anything, i’ll rent an apartment for a year max while also looking for houses. i can’t wait to be in my own zone and to decorate things how i want them to be.

i’m looking forward to having my own place, again.

-ratha, 9:11pm, 2.15.24