Surveying the land...
A course of action determined, I figure now's as good a time as any to peruse the grounds as they pertain to the neighborhood. I am speechless! From the back of the property I can see clear into downtown Bridgeport and am excited for the sun to set as I'm sure the lights will give a fairytale-like quality to the city vista. But then, with the sun just starting to settle on the horizon, I am anxious for it to remain, as the pale coral and lemon shades tint the ocean waters as I never expected. This is my first real look at the wide, blue sea and it is far from what I'd imagined it to be. When I rebuild, this view must be preserved.
Glancing down, one of my neighbor's homes catches my eye - a large white modern box and, even though it has a pool, the entirety seems a bit sterile. It is the antithesis of what I want my home to be. A wish pops into my mind that my neighbors are not the sort to partake in warm-evening skinny dips and, if they are, that I am far enough away as to find their bare skin indistinguishable from bathing suits. It is likely, however, that after living here for a couple of years, I too will develop a nonchalance about what I see and hear. I guess I mainly wish that they are friendly and willing to invite a stranger into their midst.
Turning to the left to follow the ocean stretching farther than the eye can see, I can make out the rooftops of other nearby homes. They're a bit more distant so I feel a little less like I'm living in their pockets. There's a bit of a berm on this side of the property so I'll be able to preserve some of my privacy without forfeiting too much of the view. I'd like to build my bedroom facing this direction.
Behind me is a clearing that will make a fine site for my temporary home. It looks out toward the city as well as the port and is mostly hidden from the street. It also seems relatively devoid of rubble, a fact I will be most thankful for in the morning after a night of sleeping on the ground. Mentally I add sleeping bag to the shopping list and pull my cell phone from my pocket. Until I familiarize myself with the city, the taxi service will be on speed dial!
The driver promises to arrive soon, so I head to the front of the house to wait. A glance to my left reveals another neighbor, this one so close I can see activity within. And wouldn't you know, they have an above ground swimming pool with glass walls and I realize how naive my wish of a moment ago is. This is the big city and I'll have to shake off the small town dust in a hurry. Momentarily my shyness overcomes me but I push it down as it can only hinder my integration into this community. It is essential that I make as many friends as possible for they are all a part of my new story.
Glancing down, one of my neighbor's homes catches my eye - a large white modern box and, even though it has a pool, the entirety seems a bit sterile. It is the antithesis of what I want my home to be. A wish pops into my mind that my neighbors are not the sort to partake in warm-evening skinny dips and, if they are, that I am far enough away as to find their bare skin indistinguishable from bathing suits. It is likely, however, that after living here for a couple of years, I too will develop a nonchalance about what I see and hear. I guess I mainly wish that they are friendly and willing to invite a stranger into their midst.
Turning to the left to follow the ocean stretching farther than the eye can see, I can make out the rooftops of other nearby homes. They're a bit more distant so I feel a little less like I'm living in their pockets. There's a bit of a berm on this side of the property so I'll be able to preserve some of my privacy without forfeiting too much of the view. I'd like to build my bedroom facing this direction.
Behind me is a clearing that will make a fine site for my temporary home. It looks out toward the city as well as the port and is mostly hidden from the street. It also seems relatively devoid of rubble, a fact I will be most thankful for in the morning after a night of sleeping on the ground. Mentally I add sleeping bag to the shopping list and pull my cell phone from my pocket. Until I familiarize myself with the city, the taxi service will be on speed dial!
The driver promises to arrive soon, so I head to the front of the house to wait. A glance to my left reveals another neighbor, this one so close I can see activity within. And wouldn't you know, they have an above ground swimming pool with glass walls and I realize how naive my wish of a moment ago is. This is the big city and I'll have to shake off the small town dust in a hurry. Momentarily my shyness overcomes me but I push it down as it can only hinder my integration into this community. It is essential that I make as many friends as possible for they are all a part of my new story.
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