New Friends

So we were finally able to break (some of) our neighborhood's antisocial tendencies and had what looks to be the only other young, kid-less couple on our block over for dinner last night.

He is a police officer, which is pretty awesome because his patrol car is constantly parked at the entrance of our cul de sac, and basically translates to constant security. She's close to getting in to a nursing program. We found that all out while out walking our dogs late one night, and passing them while they were out chilling in their drive way with a couple glasses of red. Needless to say, they are very cool, very laid back people. So we had a little bbq, watched ourselves some dvr'd Office and ended up gathered around the firepit last night with some light beers and good conversation. Even some leading to politics, which I desperately tried to avoid... But thankfully didn't end in them leaving early.

As for the rest of the neighbors, we have some directly next door who are extremely friendly. From Louisiana, so have the whole Southern Hospitality vibe going on, and enjoy including you in any conversation they may be having at any given moment as you're walking by. You know, about his mother back in Louisiana, or about their kid's day at school or soccer game, or about her day at work. Interesting stuff.

Then we have homeboy across the street that will one day be completely normal and give you the friendly, neighborly and wave. And then, the next day respond to your friendly wave with a blank stare, and perhaps an out-of-earshot grunt and walk away. It's my unprofessional diagnosis that he is bipolar.

The couple at end of the block seem too snobby to wave.

We do have some Mormons down the street that are nice. They've yet to preach/attempt to convert us, for which we're thankful. But yes, they were the ones advertising the 'Yes on Prop 8' nonsense in their front yard. Now, I know you're not supposed to judge people based on political beliefs, but this prop happened to be close to my heart. And I simply don't believe in shoving your political beliefs in other peoples' faces on a daily basis. They do have three cute kids though. More on the way, perhaps?

And as for the rest, they are fully the keep-to-yourselves type. But I'm stoked to finally get to know at least one set of neighbors past a friendly wave. I'm even happier to find out they're cool people.