Saturday, August 10, 2013

Who needs the big city?

The fam and I enjoyed five days in the action packed city of Denver last week.  The day before we left, the ranch manager (our boss) asked us in a kind of accusatory manner, "What are you going to the big city for? I have no need for that place."  This comment struck me as comical and I soon shrugged it off and went on my merry way happy to see anything but cattle for the first time in months.  I soon found out that I need the BIG CITY, not always but sometimes.  The rhythm and the beat of the city gives me sort of a comfort that I miss.  Mike looked over as we whizzed past cars in rush hour traffic and remarked on the silly grin plastered on my face.  "You don't like living remotely as much as you think you do."  And yes, the husband is correct.  I need a little of both at times and Denver gave me a good dose of guilty pleasures that I miss i.e., Starbucks, a proper bed and shower, room to do a cartwheel. 

The trip gave me a new appreciation for how people live.  Boss only drags himself to the big city when he needs equipment.  I drag myself to the city for a Starbucks and a new swanky outfit.  Two different views; one common goal: Satisfaction