LaCresha's Lens Focuses On...page 57...Surprise E-mail

The other day I received an e-mail which took me by surprise.  It was from a guy who I know from high school.  He was a year or two ahead of me and we were neighbors.  We were always cordial to one another, but did not run in the same circles.  This was an individual who was a known drug user and that was enough for me to keep my distance.  I also did not pay a lot attention to boys as I was horse crazy and couldn't get enough spending time with my equine friend.
I lost contact with this individual and was surprised to see him on the front page of the local newspaper.  This person had been struck by lightning and made the news.  In the photo he was still wearing a tie dyed t-shirt just like he did in high school, and his hair was fuzzy and a little more expanded than usual.  I never saw him and never thought about him again.
Fast forward to the age of Facebook, and through a mutual friend he added me and I hesitantly accepted.  We never communicated and I forgot we were friends on Facebook.
Then this e-mail from him showed up...imagine my surprise when I read the following:

"You absolutely intrigue me...can I ask u on a date"?
Being surprised by this comment I told him I was flattered but I reside in Nashville, TN.
"LaCresha I have to say you are awesome.  Anyway, I hope your night is well"
Still not sure what to think of all this, as he is not someone I would usually go out with.  However, I am keeping my options open as I don't know where life would lead, and I don't know how he may have turned out as a person.  I explained to him in my response that next time I am home we could get together and get a beer.  I further stated I was trying to get home to do some research on a book I am working on.
"Rock on with your book bud.  I guess we are miles apart.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  Seriously, you rock.  I'd like it if you contact me when you get around.  You have become a beautiful woman, just wanted to tell you that.  Good luck with your book, btw.  I can't congratulate you enough on how great you have become, please find me if you wish when you come around...I won't hold my breath."
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
I explained to him I do not, but was dating someone I was interested in at this time.
Our conversation then ended with, "I'll call you sometime. Stay cool, good lookin'".

I have always, always, always wanted to be considered beautiful.  I am honored to receive such an e-mail and have this conversation with someone from my past.  It was quite kind of him to speak up and say something.  While I will more than likely look this person up when I finally get to go home.  With so many miles apart, I cannot say he is someone I would be willing to date.  Even if we didn't have 800 miles separating us, I still do not believe I would date him.  As I am trying to remain open, one never knows where life may lead.
Until that day, I cannot deny how much I think about Chad.  He consumes my thoughts and makes me want to strive for a more quiet life that I have wanted since I left the farm to pursue my degree and career.  During this time I have been trying very hard to find ways to get back to the country.  My heart is longing for it more and more, as much as I have come to love Nashville, the quiet country side calls.  To have my own studio which I long to share with my amazing friend Ernie.  The ability to travel with my photography and writing.  Maybe have a quiet loft to write, edit photos, create, run my business and a beautiful kitchen where I can cook and bake.  Most certainly, my chickens outside where I can visit them and check on them as often as I want.  Even space where I can play my instruments and fill that void in my life once again.
The heart wants what the heart wants.  A quiet country life with a booming writing and photography career with a loyal man who sees me as beautiful and treats me well.

Is that too much to ask....?