September is upon us, my dear reader(s). It's hard to believe, I think. Because September sounds like school, which is no more for me, and it also sounds like fall, but it doesn't seem like it's time for fall yet.
On Saturday, I moved. Across the city. Now I live with 4 other lovely roomies in a house (yes, a house! not a basement suite) east of Commercial Drive in Vancouver. I think it's going to be good. I like these girls. I know them fairly well, seeing as one of them is dating my cousin, I have hung out with them all in previous visits to Vancouver, and they were hospitable enough to let me stay here on those visits. Little did they know that I was already eyeing this as a potential place to live way back then... and was trying to get insight into any of their annoying habits. Ha. Just kidding, I really had no idea I would end up living here. Life is funny that way.
So here I am. Living in a real house, with a front porch, back porch, garden (of sorts), big mugs for tea, and a living room with couches. It feels like a home, not a rental. And of course the most important factor contributing to that is the people themselves... its a little mini family. reminds me of the Pink Flamingo, much better than roomies with all separate lives. We even cook for everyone else one night a week. How sweet is that.. ya I thought it was a pretty good arrangement. Much better for the soul than grabbing some frozen stir fry out of the freezer and sitting in front of my computer eating because I don't have a dining room table or anyone to talk with at dinner anyway...
So new beginnings, here we go. New house, new roommates, new commute to work, new church (I'm working on that one), new season.... it's exciting. And I think that I am getting better at this whole transition thing. Slowly. It''s not always smooth sailing, but I know to expect that now.
And I will be here longer than 3 months! As far as I can tell anyway. Its a good improvement from the last 3 places I lived. during the last 8 months. hmm. will be nice to leave this semi-nomadic lifestyle behind for a while..
3 comments:
I'm so jealous!
we love having you, Jen! you add a light and beautiful fragrance to my life and i think you're so neat. i look forward to new experiences and hearing what is was like to live during the war and not eat horse meat...too bad that i have a memory like a cage that has lost its key and i will never let that one go.
love ya!
Rebs
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