I made the decision to go location free quite quickly, if you can call 48 years quick. I jest because the desire to live at the sea was ignited as youngster by visiting my Aunt in Berea and I am not yet living at the sea. I'm experiencing life in Durban and it has been all kinds of exhilarating. My decision to live by a compass (as my one friend posted today) has been fascinating and not at all like I imagined.
My second career was a TV sound operator on Outside Broadcasts which meant my work venue changed every week. Hotels, travel and gigs were always planned and organized by someone else. All I did was show up. It was very cool because firstly, it wasn't my money and then because doing the huge range of shows from Commonwealth games to Miss World pageants, elections to Jean-Michel Jarre concerts was just mind blowing. It was, however, kind of wasted on my youth.
This phase of my life has been without the chronic fear and anxiety underlying every action.
Even with the minimum of money;
a tiny car which somehow managed the long trip and is lapping up all the surprise Durbanite affection;
a pandemic that can affect national travel and prevents long term planning...
I am feeling so supported by friends and life.
The trust comes from somewhere wiser than me, and after many years of training to 'let go' ( oh but I needed the control) it has been better and freer than I ever imagined.
So it was very fitting that the chosen place to meet today, was in Umdloti at the very same cafe where I first texted my tenant and asked if he would rent my place, where everything began to quickly take shape. Today the sun was shining and the wind blowing but my smile was beaming from the inside. My friend has been a perfect guide in all things food and coffee like and I am so thankful for her support.
In the words of Google Maps "head north, you are back online..."
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