This archive report was first published on 6 July 2019.
Published on July 6, 2019, by JACKSON BIKO, a writer who has been following the life of a unique individual for nine years.
Meet a 49-year-old senior bachelor who lives in a small two-bedroom apartment with a peculiar passion for shoes – he owns close to 100 pairs. His home is a reflection of his multifaceted personality, with a piano in the living room and a great mind for strategy that pays his rent and supports his lifestyle.
He is a self-taught artist, able to paint, draw, and design, and has a special fondness for the woods, where he often goes to escape the world. He rides a big dirt bike and camps alone in quiet places, seeking silence and solitude.
He has a unique approach to relationships, preferring to keep them short and avoiding commitments. He believes that people are afraid to put themselves first and that he is not selfish, but rather, he prioritizes his own needs.
Currently, he is dating an air hostess who is in the air half the time, and he doesn't mind if she wants to marry someone else. He also doesn't want children, and his preference for solitude is not driven by a desire to be alone, but rather, to escape the noise and chaos of everyday life.
His words offer a glimpse into a different perspective on life, one that values solitude and individuality. As the writer reflects, meeting this man and hearing his story has shown the importance of stepping away from our own biases and assumptions to understand and accept the diversity of human experiences.
