you know, i never imagined a house far away from the hustle-and-bustle of a big town could offer me such optimum relief. i have imagined myself, always, living the vertigo life only new york could provide. all the more, i thought i had declared myself the most dreadful enemy against the quiet (country or small-town) life. only, when you start realizing, once again, that life is full of surprises, and you open yourself up to the uknown possibilities, you find yourself enjoying the most simple pleasures in life, ironically, in a house, on a hill, away from everything, silence reigning. grace offered me a few days of calm in her house in orange county. yes, i have finally managed to get down here, to the OC. the house is welcoming, high-ceilinged, well lit, very roomy, overall
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