VIBES: I met a lady once,

 I like to think I’m a social person, when it counts any way, and I’ve met a fair share of new people at such events. Often times I strike up deep conversations as the loud music bangs. To be honest I’m not totally sure why I do this. But on this particular day, I was.

She was alone by air conditioning system, and I also needed to get some air. Crowded places can get hot and stuffy really quick. I asked if we could dance, quickly throwing some moves before she could say no. She smiled, and started to dance with me. Her figure was unbelievable, and her moves were immaculate. She had on a nose ring; I could see the gold reflect rays of light straight into my eyes.

‘I don’t like parties like I used to’ I said abruptly. She looked at me weird. In her defence I would probably have looked at me weird. I explained why, that I got a sudden realization that it’s just loud music and superficial carnalities, with euphoric substances all around like alcohol and cigarettes. She was curious and decided to engage me, and I ended up telling her more. I was in a rational state of mind and when I was done, I had pretty much killed the mood.

She only came to see her sister, she worked in some company on the island and she was looking to blow off some steam. She told me about how she felt trapped and stifled by the 9 to 5 life. How living the same routine has got her frustrated. Her disappointment in the fact that she didn’t have life all figured out. I listened, and listened and I could feel the stagnancy in her voice.

Minutes later, we’re now at a nearby location, just the two of us. The wind was cool yet harsh, occasionally making sounds as it raced past me, unbuttoning my loose shirt and forcing me to use my hand to keep my shirt from flying. The city was beautiful that night. The way the light from the ships reflected on the ocean, the way the waves moved to rhythm of the wind. The way cars moved so fast across the express, the way I could see the high-rise buildings at eye level with the numerous offices and lightings. I had never felt so much at peace.

I turned to her and remained silent for the next few minutes. I gazed deep into her eyes and I could feel the tension. It was electric. She was truly beautiful. We talked throughout the night, conversing on different topics, we spoke about life experiences, regrets and successes. We marvelled at the view and the environment and we thrived off the vibe we gave each other. We stayed out till morning and saw as the day broke.  And we parted ways.

I didn’t want to exchange contacts, because I wanted what happened that night to be a memory frame I would always remember. A memoire of what true vibe feels like and the importance of therapeutic conversations.

Today is one of the days I remembered that event. I like to meet new people, and I like to engage on a deeper level. It’s the only way I know how to communicate, it’s the only way I can.