It’s hard to talk about what’s on my mind these days. I’m not one to embrace change (I just know I should) and leaving my family and friends in Vancouver is an upsetting concept, though Kelowna is hardly Siberia and I plan on visiting when there are Westjet sales. But there is the worry that the life I know is over, and when I come back things will be different, even if it’s because I’ve changed. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it makes me sad nonetheless. I’m nostalgic for right now.
I expect to lose some friends due to the distance but I hope the awesomest ones will keep in touch and maybe even visit. A good number of them are winos so surely there is reason to come see the wineries, unless they all are set alight by the current fires. You weren’t needing those grapes, were you? Or your house?
People have been contacting me making sure that my cat and I haven’t been turned to charcoal so I feel I should point out that I’m still in Vancouver. I was in K-town a week ago to find an apartment in a day, which I did, but I have been back here and won’t be heading up for good until August 1st. The fact you haven’t seen me is just because I’m antisocial, not that I’ve been set ablaze.
My apartment will be okay, as it’s across the highway from downtown and a good distance from forest. The great white wangsails will be the last thing to go, I’d think, possibly because the statue is made out of non-flammable material but also that the entire city is between it and the trees. I got the place I wanted, a ten minute walk to the beach or downtown, and work is 3 km of flat terrain away. As far as I can see the only thing that would’ve made it better would’ve been a Tim Hortons on my street, but alas, you can’t have everything.
This move also means living in a new ecosystem: desert. I definitely feel at home in Vancouver weather (I don’t get why people say it rains “too much”) so I’m going to miss the wet. I’ll be the one person in Kelowna standing outside in the rain and smiling. I may be institutionalized.
Just how far away is the nearest Tim Horton’s?
is there a going-away party this weekend?
if there isn’t, there should be.
Welcome to Kelowna and best of luck with your new job.
It’s a small town so don’t be surprised if someone does a double take and says hello.
I agree with Heather!
No party, sorry.
I’ve been a lurker on your site for a while (but no worries — I’m a girl who just thinks you’re funny). I moved here from the States and basically freaked out. And, you’re right — things *will* change. You’ll change and the people in Van will change. But it’s always for the better…and think of the fantastic experiences you’ll have living in, and learning about, a new city. And just think of how fabulous your skin will look in that amazing dry climate?! Best of luck!!
I think Alison is off-base about skin. I found the following, “The skin, however, prefers humidity to dryness”, at http://www.pg.com/science/skincare/Skin_tws_48.htm.
The famous “English Rose” skins comes from keeping out of the sun and a wet climate.
Sorry Gill!!
Alison might be speaking more about how the dry air may be better for acne. Humidity supposedly aggravates it so I assume dry air might improve my skin condition. We shall see. Or, I will anyways.
“I expect to lose some friends due to the distance but I hope the awesomest ones will keep in touch and maybe even visit.”
If you lose any friends over a move, then you may want to possibly reconsider your definition of “friend.” It shouldn’t matter, really, how far away in distance or time you are from someone else. I have (at least) two people (though no more than five) where we may not have contact for up to five years.
Get us together and, within ten minutes and/or the initial catching-up, it’s as if no time has really passed.
I love that myself — do you?
WOW! I must have missed all this stuff about your moving to Kelowna. While it’s not Sibera as you say, it’s certainly not Vancouver, either.
Uncle Fuzz and I will be in Vancouver for square dance convention (again) in 2013; we certainly will make a trek to the interior and plan for it to see you. However, if you wish to come to Vancouver to see us, that’s mighty fine as well.
Big hugs to you!