Being unemployed gives me a ton of time to do things I’ve never done before. I don’t usually take advantage of this time, but the other day decided to take a break from my rut to have early-afternoon cocktails with one of my girlfriends. Being that it’s the middle of the week, the bar is pretty dead and we decide to hit the patio to smoke and see people watch. The town we live in is a bit of an end of the world for people. There are homeless and strung out people who wander randomly on the streets because they are either homeless or just have no clue where they are. I thought I had seen everything until today.

It’s not quite one in the afternoon and we are sitting on the patio with our drinks when a white company-type pick-up truck pulls up to the side of the road not 30 feet from us. Out hops a woman, probably late 30s, in a tangerine sleeveless crop top and denim shorts, who starts walking up the street in our direction. Upon further inspection, I notice that while walking she is also buttoning up her shorts. I think I even saw her wipe her mouth. Of course, I point her out to my girlfriend, who’s first response is to tell me that the woman is wearing no shoes.

And people wonder why I’m so amped to leave this town. Even with the possible job offer I got today to stay, I think it’s time for me to go.