Neighbors and Such

So I finally really get into conversation with the people that live behind me... they're pretty nice actually - lending me a hammer yesterday so I could finish the fencing for the dog-yard. The woman's name is Dee (really, it is) - and though I haven't been formally introduced to her husband, we've chatted a couple of times and he seems very nice. They also have two kids, a boy and a girl, both under five - and both incredibly adorable. I just wish they're back yard was a little further away from my bedroom wall (it's less than ten feet). Other than that, they're nice people, and I'm glad I'm getting to know the families around me. Makes me feel a little safer when I know my neighbors.


Another thing that's good about me getting to know more people, is that Deb and I are reaching our breaking point. This happens when we spend too much time together - and considering the fact that I haven't hung out with ANYONE else except her and her family since I got here - I would say we've definitely been spending too much time together. Don't get me wrong, I love all of them - but every day (or almost) for the last five months is a little too much... just a little. I'm grateful that they're here, but there are other people and so I'm going to try and be a bit more sociable around here.

It was different in L.A. - though I had a few friends, those friends were always busy with their lives and careers.... so the few times I DID see them, it was really nice. Definitely quality time. And the times in between were sporadic enough that we actually missed each other. VERY different than here - where I don't know anyone at all.

Anyway, so I'm trying to change that... and for a shy introvert like myself, it's going to be difficult. Doable - but difficult.

Wish me luck!

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