To Barcelona. From Nathaniel.

Dearest Barcelona,

I am bad at these things. I know it's only been a short time that I've known you, but I think I am falling in love with you. Well, let's be honest, love is a bit strong. But I am definitely interested. I'm interested in being "more than friends" with you. But i must warn you, I'm fickle. And I've got issues with my ex, Seattle. I know, I know. I left Seattle. I said that I was going to Paris. HA! Paris? Paris was a crush...from a distance. Once I got to know Paris, I mean...yes, Paris is beautiful, and I'd probably have a decent enough time with Paris, but I don't feel that connection. And I think that you and I have a pretty good connection, but let's be honest. I was with Seattle for 6 years. And so now, I think I should explore other cities before settling down. I'm nowhere near ready to "sign a lease". I just thought you should know, though, that I think your Gaudi is really beautiful. And when I hear your music, I melt. And I could swim in your sea forever. The taste of your restaurants lingers in my mouth, and I love staying up til 4 or 5 in the morning with you, just walking through you. And these are only a very few parts of you. What I would give to know every bit of you, but I get lost just staring at one place for hours. Alas, I will probably leave. But I will think about you often, as I test the waters...see what other fish are in the sea. I will always remember the way you looked at me when I stepped into your streets. I have to admit, I'm a little bit curious, do you feel the same about me? You don't have to say anything if you don't want to. What's the point? I'll be leaving in a few days...and I suppose I probably shouldn't even be telling you this. I'm the same way with all cities though. Love them and Leave them. So it's probably better this way, right?....right? Okay, I admit it. If you tell me to stay, Barcelona, I'll stay. At least a bit longer. So tell me to stay! Tell me to stay! And in case you're wondering, I only slept in Paris. We had a few drinks, but in the end we just crawled into bed with one another and fell asleep. And to tell you the truth, I didn't even sleep that well! Okay. Well, I suppose I should get on, take out my little black book and look towards what city I will go to next. I'm looking for somewhere that I can just go for one night, I think. Just a brief encounter and then move on. It's just too painful to develop these sorts of feelings, so I will close my heart off. I just felt that you should know, I think you'll always be my favorite city in all of Europe. And if you opened up and gave me a home, I'd probably learn your language and stay with you.

Sincerely Yours,
Nathaniel

P.S. Don't hesitate to call me. And I hope that I will see you again...soon.

Top Songs.
1. Amanda Palmer - Runs in the Family
2. Bob Marley - Small Axe
3. Amanda Palmer - Leeds United
4. Black Uhuru - Youth of Eglington
5. Elliott Smith - I Didn't Understand (Live in Paris)