And then I don't feel so bad

We’re finally starting to settle into something of a routine around here.   Our new schedule involves more time reading/learning, job-hunting and “publicly loafing” (Shane’s term, aka “exploring outside”) and less time napping, blog-reading and watching daytime TLC.  (But have you guys seen that show with all the kids?  MY GOD.)

While financial worries are always lingering in the back of our my mind, I’m finally noticing just how much our quality of life has improved.  Here are a few of my favourite things about living here so far:

Raindrops on windows

• Waking up to the soothing sounds of rain.
• Accessing running routes in the woods, along the oceanfront or through the city, all from our front door.
• Keeping just one light on during the day, rain or shine.
• Buying our fruits and veggies from the corner stand (and getting helpful produce-picking advice from the folks working there).
• Grocery-shopping as members at Choices (and purchasing weekly fresh bread from Uprising Breads bakery there).
• Finding out Nature’s Path is a B.C.-based company (and benefiting from their local sales).
• Walking to the bank, the library, the post office, the drug store and Cupcakes (at their new and bigger location!).
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  And pigeons on children
  Eating amazing sushi for less than $5.
• Driving the car only once or twice a week (and regularly parking a block or less from home).
• Having almost everything a bus, bike or boat ride away.
• Watching all the wildlife in our neighbourhood, especially the puppies, puppies and more puppies.
• Living so close to my brother.
• Spending this time off with my best friend.