09/08/2022
Dear Airbnb Host,
I don’t know you, but I love you.
I believe you’re a friendly soulmate.
You and I could spend hours philosophizing about life and broken dreams.
You see, I tried to find you, Joanna.
No, I’m not a stalker. I’m just a dreamer.
I did try to find you among the 1.5 million Joannas on LinkedIn and the 5 million Joannas on Facebook until I realized that you’re too good to be on those sites.
Oh yes, Airbnb Host, you are too good.
I remember the moment I stepped into your cozy, almost studio-like abode. I could smell the Ikea in there.
The wonderful mint green rocking chair that enveloped me during the evenings, was such a prominent centerpiece that I went on Ikea’s website the moment I saw it. It really completed the room.
In fact, the more I walked around, the more I realized how complete I felt in this space.
With a window overlooking the city at large, I felt at home. It gave me hope that I, too, could, in fact, downsize without missing my two master bedrooms, front and back gardens, and extra powder room that has only been used once.
It made me see that this is the life I lead in an alternate universe.
I realized we’re two peas in a pod as I touched each one of the books you give a home to in that small apartment.
I imagined myself night after night sitting in that mint green rocking chair, reading all of those wonderful books on display.
But I truly fell in love with you when I noticed exquisite orchids in your home.
How can that possibly be? Are you even human? No, Airbnb Host, you’re more than that. You get it.
You understand what life is about, and you make me want to discover what you already know.
I desperately wanted to meet you, but unfortunately, you were gallivanting in Europe, probably spending your time in someone else’s home as well, because I imagine that’s what you do.
Which is why I love you.
Airbnb Host. You’re pure culture. Pure intellect. such as myself, trying to find a place in this vast and complex world.
More complex than a white ikea plant box.
Oh, Airbnb Host.
I’ll probably never get to meet you, but I want you to know how much you’ve inspired me.
You’ve inspired me to be a better version of myself, you managed to wake up a part of me that’s been dormant for the better part. Your life and home have made me stop and think about how I’m abiding by society’s rules instead of doing what makes me happy.
You’ve inspired me to go back to the root of what brings me to life.
You’ve brought me back to life Airbnb Host. I want to thank you for that.
Yours truly,
Roxana.
