There is a song called All My Rowdy Friends Have Settled Down – by Hank Williams Jr.
All my Rowdy Friend are now moving away.
Crap.
Kind of the same thing … but I am sad for me.
But I am also so very happy for them. New Life Adventures! New Experiences! How Brave.
A dichotomy for me.
I love where I live. Yes, it is expensive to live in this City. Yes, my neighbourhood is changing daily. Yes, our City is growing ~ not always positively in my opinion ~ I love my neighbourhood as it has been for 20+ years …
But …
I’m not ready to give up on it yet.
We scored with a great apartment in the middle of all the action with all of my ‘must have’ boxes checked. There are some challenges with a building from 1963, but not insurmountable. Old hot water heat, single paned windows… we all have quirks as we get older.
That said, we are Happy and Thankful.
We have been here for 15 years and call our home our Haven. It really is.
It is that because of our love for each other, the safety we feel here, the family we have made with 3 cats, a few pet crows and hummingbirds and the memories that we have built in this home. And those that we build every day with ourselves and everyone that visits.
I totally understand other people’s life choices ~ perhaps ours will move along as time passes. For the foreseeable future, however, here we are.
Back to the topic .. all of our Rowdy Friends are Moving Away!
Did I say, CRAP ??
It is funny (not ha-ha funny) how we have to grieve for our relationships with people even when they are still in our lives and how we have to adjust to change as our lives progress. When we were younger, we all seemed to move together. As we progress in life (note I did not say age!), things change.
It’s all good. All around.
So happy for my friends who have found their Bliss. I could not wish anything less for them.
I just hope they know I miss them.
Lovely!!
Thank you, Marilyn! I take comfort that you and Don are still here! (and now, Theodore!)
I genuinely miss you, Linda. You are absolutely right about Vancouver – all of it, the beauty and (unfortunately) the rapid changes – sadly which are not entirely for the better. To be honest; even if it was affordable in a desired location, I just wouldn’t feel the same about the city I called home for 27 years and would still chose to leave… but, I am a recluse at heart – always have been. Fortunately for me, my husband had a dream to eventually settle in the Okanagan and it came true. Our previous home has lost it’s sparkle and charm… but most of the people I truly enjoy, have not! Life really is so similar to the seasons; everything comes to an end eventually, but there is so much beauty regardless of the cycle. Your home is a gem. I have loved every moment I’ve spent there – but enjoyed my time with you more than any of it. This isn’t solely because it feels like a charming penthouse in the sky; the credit belongs to the two of you and the love you pour into all things, and that is rare. People seldom take the time, effort and expense at throwing a dinner or a party these days – but, you and Kim have frequently opened your home and showered each of your guests with decadent food, drink and so many happy memories. Our perception of things may change, but a heart of gold remains – you will always sparkle because of this!
Hello, my Friend! Sorry for the delay in responding – month end was a bit crazy! So appreciate your commenting … yes, miss you too! In fact, I am going to give you a call tomorrow to see if we can catch up and perhaps set up a ‘play date’ on zoom! I’m loving the photos Bruce is posting and I am so happy for you both in your excellent new home and on your amazing new adventure! Can’t wait for an ‘in person’ visit! xx