2) The reason I burnt the first side was because I got caught up in this site:
Yes, you read that correctly.
Couch surfing.
This was pointed out to me today by someone from Australia that used it while visiting India.
Couch surfing.
5,728 times, either in my head or out loud, I've come to the conclusion that this is a truly bad idea with a myriad of things that can go wrong, poorly, badly or deadly.
5,728 times, either in my head or out loud, I've come to the conclusion that this is a truly wonderful idea with a myriad of things one could learn, experience, see, appreciate and cherish forever.
It's either colossally stupid or amazingly and incredibly altruistic.
I DON'T KNOW!
I'm a fence sitter on this!
I hate being a fence sitter!
I've poured over at least 100+ profiles and read God knows how many responses/references/recommendations.
Flat out, I am positive that I would never do this with kids in a house.
No fence-sitting for me there.
That's just - no.
Man though, if I had rental property or something - yeah, I might give someone a place for a night or two.
I DON'T KNOW!
Because if they don't leave - hello, new roommate. And then, hello eviction notice and court dates and "where's the wall that use to be here?"...
How great would the world be though if you could actually just put everything aside and go, "Hey, come stay here - tell me who you are" and share a meal or a story and just be a real person with no pretenses or motive other than, "Hey, come stay here - tell me who you are"...
...okay, to be fair - a meal that doesn't include the wild debate of one burnt side/one undercooked side of a grilled cheese sandwich.
No fence sitting for me on this one. I couldnt do it. Either. Visiting or inviting.
ReplyDeleteUnless one night stands are considered "surfing". Then I might rethink my position.