When I used to have a car and live in a more remote area, there were times when I would drive for 30 minutes or more without seeing one other vehicle. I would often find myself thinking, “This is what it’s like to be the last person on Earth.” Music up, windows down. Freedom.
Although lonely, it is an exciting thought. I can do anything I want. Anything. Go anywhere I want. Anywhere.
I would see the headlights of another vehicle coming around the corner up ahead and quickly snap out of this last man on Earth fantasy.
I’m not the last person on earth anymore, but does that really matter?
I’m still free, and I can still do what I want, and go any place I desire. Outside forces (like all humans being gone) really have absolutely nothing to do with it.
Fantasy becomes real life in that instant, and it’s a beautiful thing.
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All those shipwrecked on a deserted island stories growing up never scared me. I always thought that would be fantastic. But now I would still want the internet :-D
So true! I am pretty sure I have played this little mental game before. Such fun. Thanks, Nate!
Im glad to read that Im not the only person. People dont seem to understand how I can like being alone. It gives me a different perspective and time to actually think. Of course like James I need my laptop and internet connection.
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