Neighbours

[st_martin_a]

I've been working hard at school. I don't mind working like a dog from Monday to Friday if it means I can have a total break at the weekend.
I've been working out and practicing my Spanish too as usual. I was thinking what else to write that might be of interest and I was inspired my Nattalie in Argentina describing her neighbours. Neighbours give a real insight into a culture.
I live in a semi-detached house on a long street of brick houses. Most of us are too busy to speak to each other very often, which in some ways is a shame. The only people I know by name are one neighbour - Michael - in his 30's; only moved in about 3 months ago; single; a real perfectionist on his house; nice guy.
The other side has been empty for a couple of years, which is rare here. The owner was an ex-teacher who is supposed to be selling her house to her daughter.
Next door but one is Rita - another ex-teacher.
And on the other side - quite a friendly couple with a very quiet teenage daughter.
Opposite is Linda - the artist who I've mentioned before.
And then I know the others opposite to say hello to but I don't know their names.
So there you have it. English city life in the 21st century - minimal contact...although at least it's relatively peaceful.
:)

Comments

[nattalie]

But you know the name of many of them! I live here for 1 year and I still don't know the name of any of my neighbours (the building has 14 apartments) and in the building where I lived before for 6 years I just knew 1 couple from there. Anyway I feel ok not having contact with other humans :D :D

[october_rain]

I don't believe I remember the names of any of my neighbors here. One across the street introduced herself to me early last year, after we had lived here over a couple of years. She hadn't realized we weren't new and was embarrassed for having not introduced herself and welcoming us to the neighborhood sooner. But there's no interaction with anyone. Everyone keeps to themselves. And I'm pretty well a hermit by nature anyway, so it works well for me.. : )