I just moved to a new city. I don’t know the people, the people don’t know me. It’s all new and unfamiliar. I have no friends or family in the new city. The people are different, and the setup is different, unlike where I am coming from.
I had friends in my previous city, I had family as well, acquaintances and nosey neighbours, strangers stop by to say hello. People are very friendly in my previous city, everyone had friends, some had thousands, others hundreds and some a handful. The city is colourful, with loads of photos everywhere and videos. The people are chatty and like to gather around for small talk, they enjoy a good laugh and share jokes regularly, they like to brag about their achievements and whine about their misfortunes. They are quite an open bunch.
My new city is more reserved. I hardly see the people, I do know they are there. They seem more serious and intense and are into longer and more involving talks. Some have lived here for a long time and are established, they are known in the community and made a good number of friends.
I have seen a few walking down the road, they look quite intimidating and serious. They seem to all know their way around the city.
Should I smile, wave and say hello to the next person I see? Maybe I should have a tea party and invite the neighbours? Not sure that is a good idea. I might as well wait, observe and get to know the city and understand its workings.
Will I find ‘my people? Will ‘my people’ find me in this new city? Only time will tell!
Beautiful Ivory 