Act I established the major themes and introduced conflict, but things are rapidly progressing towards Act II and all the major action before Act III wraps up the redemption arc and concludes the story. It's strange to think of my life as entering its prime in my mid 30s, but that's exactly what is happening. Some people peak at 20 or 30...I'm just getting started. The curse/blessing of being an INTP I suppose. I'm lucky. Some of us never even make it.

I've spent most of my life trying to live other peoples' dreams...following their rules and suggestions...trying desperately to please them. It's time to do things my way for my reasons and I don't feel bad about that. That's not totally true. I do, but I'm trying to get past it. It's just been a difficult journey for me because I've always been so different and had my own unique vision that doesn't necessarily gel with most of society. That's not to say I'm some loner or outcast freak. I'm not. But I do have an internal rhythm that is out of sync with most everyone else. The more I choose to walk to it the better things are getting for me.

So what's the plan, the vision? I see myself and my partner living a quiet life on a lake somewhere, preferably in the mountains. We have a modest home and a nice little garden with lots of trees and plants around the place. My office window faces the garden wall overgrown with ivy. I spend my days in that office at a gorgeous mahogany desk writing stories that sell reasonably well, enough to sustain us. I don't know what it is you do but I support it fully. It's a peaceful life, away from the bustle of modern society. We keep to ourselves and enjoy every day to the fullest. If you have any ideas to add on I'm all ears.

I'd love to meet someone from this area preferably. I know east Texas isn't the most populated area especially by Reddit standards, but there's bound to be a few of you out there. I can't do long term relationships unfortunately. Tried that once and it didn't go well. Among other things, physical touch love language makes it very uncomfortable. A few notes on me: I'm an attractive guy, objectively like a 7/10, typical guy next door. Average height and weight. I have a car, good job, and house. I'm definitely more of a homebody if you can't tell by the quiet life fantasy. I'll choose a good book or cuddling up on the couch and watching a show over going to a party or camping any day of the week. A good concert will get me out of the house though, but don't ask me to go to a Taylor Swift or Weeknd show. Not happening. We can talk more about other interests and subjects later. It spoils all the fun if I list it all out here like my hobbies are all there is to my personality. Hope to hear from a few people, but not expecting too much simply because of where I live. Somewhere, some-when out there is a smart, beautiful girl I can't wait to meet and fall in love with.

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