London Loneliness

6.16.09

Posted at a later date:

Right now I am sitting alone in London. Everywhere around me I hear strange languages and see unfamiliar faces. Being completely alone this time has forced me to realize certain things about human beings. We have a strong desire to be known. Even if it is just by the British woman sitting next to me at an airport restaurant or the Indian man who was inquiring about the “free the daliet” sticker that adorns the back of my laptop. Humanity drives each of us to long companionship. Which is why on an airplane the tendency is to indroduce yourself when you sit down. The desire to start up pleasant conversation does not steam from extreme interest in who they are, but the unexplainable need to share who you are. As I am writing this, a young European girl approached me and asked what type of phone I had. She then struck up conversation with me. And I was pleasantly surprised to have found someone interested in my life.

 

 

Well you came to read about Africa… not my random airport observations. But, sadly, I am not there yet. More to come!

All my love,

Annie