Newbe. Expat in Mexico.
Howdy to all.
In Feb. I’ll be 77. Being on my own at 15, I’ve lived an adventurous life. Rock climber. Traveled widely in the States. Biz man. Have 3 adult sons who have families. Been married 3 times which lasted 15 years each. Earned BA and MA degrees. Had many careers. Teacher for years at University and Colleges. Biz owner of a production company where I was Producer, Director and Writer for TV/Film shows for Private Industry.
(lol. I just reread this and want you to know I can write in full sentences. It’s just that the facts in my life are boring to me.)
While having these careers, I was also was a writer for 35 years, creating many screenplays, stage plays, and lately, fiction.
My current situation is occasionally lonely. I came to Mexico for the increased purchasing power for my Social Security checks. A Mexican family adopted me and I returned the favor and adopted them. They are bilingual so I can talk them in English. We’ve been together for many years, and built a plank house with a tin roof, on a small Ranchero. We grow corn, and table vegetables. We raise pigs, sheep, goats and chickens. We are home to 2 dogs, a cat and 2 parrots.
I’m still writing fiction and never feel lonely while doing so because the work keeps my mind active. As does Eross, the 8 years old, who I taught how to play Chess. He’s an example of the student overtaking the teacher as I usually lose. His Mom and Dad are pleasant to me but not really that interested in my feelings or my work. I guess we live together in a cultural divide, which is why I sometimes feel lonely.
I’ve read some posts on this site. It’s very supportive and I want to participate. I always feel better ‘giving’ more than ‘receiving’, and hope there are some people interested in writing here who I can be helpful to.
Reaching out is a good way to counter loneliness.
goingnuts
Howdy to all.
In Feb. I’ll be 77. Being on my own at 15, I’ve lived an adventurous life. Rock climber. Traveled widely in the States. Biz man. Have 3 adult sons who have families. Been married 3 times which lasted 15 years each. Earned BA and MA degrees. Had many careers. Teacher for years at University and Colleges. Biz owner of a production company where I was Producer, Director and Writer for TV/Film shows for Private Industry.
(lol. I just reread this and want you to know I can write in full sentences. It’s just that the facts in my life are boring to me.)
While having these careers, I was also was a writer for 35 years, creating many screenplays, stage plays, and lately, fiction.
My current situation is occasionally lonely. I came to Mexico for the increased purchasing power for my Social Security checks. A Mexican family adopted me and I returned the favor and adopted them. They are bilingual so I can talk them in English. We’ve been together for many years, and built a plank house with a tin roof, on a small Ranchero. We grow corn, and table vegetables. We raise pigs, sheep, goats and chickens. We are home to 2 dogs, a cat and 2 parrots.
I’m still writing fiction and never feel lonely while doing so because the work keeps my mind active. As does Eross, the 8 years old, who I taught how to play Chess. He’s an example of the student overtaking the teacher as I usually lose. His Mom and Dad are pleasant to me but not really that interested in my feelings or my work. I guess we live together in a cultural divide, which is why I sometimes feel lonely.
I’ve read some posts on this site. It’s very supportive and I want to participate. I always feel better ‘giving’ more than ‘receiving’, and hope there are some people interested in writing here who I can be helpful to.
Reaching out is a good way to counter loneliness.
goingnuts
