Does the 90% include geo proximity? I wonder how hard that is when people live so far apart. At least I find it hard to be thoroughly committed to people that love far away, mainly because I want to have people I can grab a beer with, meet at a cafe, or invite over (and vice versa). Does the 90% dramatically change now that you’ll be in Mexico?
You read my mind. That’s the same question I’ve been asking myself. Over the next year (and beyond), how much of my social energy will I focus on the people around me in Oaxaca versus people like you who I already am close with but geographically further away?
I probably spend 2-3 hours a day listening to strangers talk to each other on podcasts. I get a lot out of it -- they make me laugh and learn -- and I listen on my own schedule (often while cleaning, cooking, or working out). But I’d rather spend at least half of that time participating in an interesting podcast with my friends ... ie. talking on the phone.
Speaking of podcasts, I listened to an interview with Molly Mielke, who said we are fortunate to live in an era in which we can build our own “small town” of 150 of the people we find to be the most interesting/kind/inspiring/etc. I love that thought. It makes me want to be intentional about my “small town.” We’ll see how many of those 150 or so will be in Oaxaca.
Best of luck in the move! Excited for your next adventure and chapter of your lives! :)
Does the 90% include geo proximity? I wonder how hard that is when people live so far apart. At least I find it hard to be thoroughly committed to people that love far away, mainly because I want to have people I can grab a beer with, meet at a cafe, or invite over (and vice versa). Does the 90% dramatically change now that you’ll be in Mexico?
You read my mind. That’s the same question I’ve been asking myself. Over the next year (and beyond), how much of my social energy will I focus on the people around me in Oaxaca versus people like you who I already am close with but geographically further away?
I probably spend 2-3 hours a day listening to strangers talk to each other on podcasts. I get a lot out of it -- they make me laugh and learn -- and I listen on my own schedule (often while cleaning, cooking, or working out). But I’d rather spend at least half of that time participating in an interesting podcast with my friends ... ie. talking on the phone.
Speaking of podcasts, I listened to an interview with Molly Mielke, who said we are fortunate to live in an era in which we can build our own “small town” of 150 of the people we find to be the most interesting/kind/inspiring/etc. I love that thought. It makes me want to be intentional about my “small town.” We’ll see how many of those 150 or so will be in Oaxaca.