There are no men in Boulder; they are all boys with no intention of even attempting manhood ... ever. Half of this folly can be excused by realizing that Boulder is a city for dreamers and chasing dreams. The 50+ -year-old locals have just made dream-chasing their occupation, and that is to be commended; at least they are probably happy.
The differences between boys and men are subjective to a certain extent, and by no means do I like boys less than men - I just don't want to date them. Cruel? Perhaps. But a girl has to stick to some standards. To better illustrate boy v. man, let's explore what a typical profile for each might look like ...
Name: Billy the Kid
Age: On my fake id or my real one?
Hometown: I roam
Occupation: Philosophical thinking and physical labor
Career aspirations: Climbing V14 / 5.14
Favorite activities: Climbing, partying, riding my bike
Favorite food: a rush bowl or a burrito, depending on time of day
Where you would take a girl on a date: The crag
Car: Specialized Mt. Bike
Scent: Old Spice and/or Curve
Hair length: Long
Reason for moving to Boulder: Is that even a question?
Name: Prince Charming
Age: 28
Hometown: Midwest
Occupation: What I got my master's degree in
Career aspirations: See 'occupation'
Favorite activities: Reading, trad climbing, cycling, traveling, remodeling my home
Favorite food: Sushi,
Where you would take a girl on a date: My house. I'd make a romantic dinner.
Car: Audi
Scent: Manly musk
Hair length: Short, with a closely shaved beard
Reason for moving to Boulder: My job brought me here, and Eldo is an added bonus.
Of course, there are huge exceptions to either of these profiles, and also note that I am scratching my climbing itch, so my dearest friends are those who share attributes in the "boy" category and I am in no position to truly judge, only observe.
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