First Colorado HNT!
Ok, I know it would have been more fitting for a picture in the mountains, but I don’t really have anyone to be taking pictures of me right now.
I was sitting on the highway, in “rush hour traffic” (eek! it took me 35 minutes to get home instead of 20), and realized that I made the right choice, moving back.
I had been worried. I missed some of my friends. I missed the random dance nights I went out to (although, hopefully I’ll have some in the future). I missed K.W. like WOAHFUCK. I missed K making me feeling awkward and uncomfortable (yet helping me grow), and his witty/snarky remarks. I missed C’s sailor outfit. I missed my Philly Roller Girls and refs. I missed all that.
But as I sat there, in traffic (there was an accident that blocked two lanes), I was staring directly at the mountains (my mother lives in the foothills). They’re beautiful, majestic, gorgeous, powerful, outstanding. I should have been anxious and frustrated; I have an application in for an apt, but don’t have it yet, I have no job, my family is driving me nuts, I was sitting in rush hour traffic, I have a shit ton of “just moved here” things to get done, etc. If I’d had all of this in Philly, I’d probably have a panic attack. But not here. I watched the rain clouds over the mountains, the lightening strikes in the distance, coming closer. I realized I had to switch lanes because of the accident, and as I put on my turn signal, the woman behind me waved me in…then I let a pick-up in front of me. We all waved in thanks. It was just so calm, so chill, so relaxed.
I may not always live in Colorado. But I feel that right now, it’s really just the right place for me. The apartment I’m hoping for is in a beautiful place…near neighborhood coffee shops, little restaurants (Indian, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, etc), a smoothie place, and more. And it has a little courtyard with trees and plants and bench to sit and read. And is just a 5 minute bus ride (or 2 minute car ride) to downtown, and a 5-10 minute car ride to my best friend’s place. I’m finally going to live in an area that I LIKE. It’s worth a slightly smaller place to live somewhere that makes me happy.
Last night, I went out to dinner with an old friend…and then we went “extreme bowling.” Thought of the night; don’t go bowling in a mini-skirt. Especially extreme bowling. It was so nice just to relax, be myself, catch up. Tonight, I’m going out with his friend to a burlesque show. A person I knew in HS invited me to her 4th celebrations, even though we really don’t talk, and a friend from college messaged me that he’s moved about 40 minutes away, and we should hang out. People are taking action to see me. They’re trying, actively, to hang out with me, rather than me having to do all the planning. I feel like there are mutual friendships abound, rather than me being one-way (although not all my PA friendships were like this). I have a ton of people willing to help me move, already, and I don’t even know the date, or if I even have the apartment for sure.
I feel loved…by the people, by the city, by the mountains.
And the lack of humidity sure as hell doesn’t hurt either.
So while stressed, I’m not anxious. I’m dealing, and exploring, and re-meeting people (and I may even have a date next week!), and just remembering, at every turn, why I missed Colorado so much.
Happy Half Nekkid Thursday!
-Essin’ Em
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Colorado is a lovely place, and I hope everything settles nicely. Speaking of lovely things, your legs are muy bonita. :)
Happy HNT!
You are such a tease *smile*! You know how much I love sexy legs in stockings *grin*. *blush*…what a gret post. I’ve never been to CO but I have lived in the middle-east in a place where when I woke up the cloud cover was below me…I do love mountains…althought I have a gret back yard here in Delaware, and get to watch the 3 red foxes, ground hog, racoon, millions of birds (we put out a lot of feeders) and all of the nice nature, it’s just not the same as a mountain view….so , I’m so very happy for you and for your having found people that understand relationships are best done in a bidirectional way.
I have heard Colorado is a wonderful place to live, I certainly enjoyed visitng there. Good luck with your date ;)
HHNT and nice legs girl!!! I love fishnets….
I visited Colorado 12 years ago and the mountains were every bit as wonderful as you describe. Not as desirable as your legs though :-) Happy Fourth and Happy HNT.
Oh how lucky you are to be somewhere with low humidity!!! Love the photo! Happy HNT!
That sounds truly wonderful! I’m glad that the place you’re in is giving you peaceful feelings.
You sound Very Happy, which makes me happy!
Welcome Home and HHNT & 4th!
Welcome home!
Colorado native and can’t imagine living anywhere else. And after just returning fro Fl I can say I LOVE our dry climate. LOL
happyHNT
Colorado just seems like the most AMAZING place from the pictures I’ve seen and I would love to live there. When we decided to move to America, we picked New york because of family and my love of that city – but I’m a country boy at heart and just like (if you’ve got the choice) why would you want to live anywhere other than America (or France) why on earth would you want to live in any other rural atmosphere than Colorado?
but I think it’ll be a few years before Wife and I pluck up the courage to do a reverse of your journey (you went from Colorado to NJ, didn’t you?)
Really glad to hear you’re back. There’s no place like home.
What a great pic – black fishnet… nothing else needs to be said. Happy HNT!
I love Colorado…some of the best moments of my life have been there. But then again, I love the mountains.
In any case…your first pic there is great! Look forward to seeing more.
HHNT!
Black fishnets are ALWAYS a winner!
(cute clunky-heels, btw!)
Welcome to the madness!
HHN4th! =)
OMG, I used to have those shoes.
Luckily for both of us, I can make snarky comments over the internet.
I’m glad you’re back safely, doing well, not killing your family, etc. Hugs!