I'm having one of those days...you know...the one where you wake up, wanting to do something and you realize that, whatever that something is...it's not likely to happen.
Why?
Because you live in a small town.
Now, normally I am fine living in our small town of population 4000...most days I don't think much of it.
This morning though, I wanted to do something with my daughter, something that just involved her and I...
Library-Closed Monday's
Swimming Pool-Closed for the next 6 weeks for annual maintenance
Strong Start-Closed for the summer (and the only indoor playtime available to parents here)
Park-Weather is not very cooperative, and with only one decent park to play at in town, it gets boring after a while.
Beach/Walking trails-Like I said, weather is not very cooperative.
Window Shopping-There is no where to go shopping...
With 4 weeks left to go in my pregnancy, I don't have tons of energy, but I want her to expel as much as possible, and days like these-they are depressing. There's no where to go!
We managed to go out, parked downtown, walked up and down the main street (took all of 20 minutes), stopped in for a treat (counteracted any of the calorie burning I did do) and then walked out onto the dock for a bit before getting rained on.
It's really hard, living in places like these sometimes. It's emotionally draining, feeling so limited, so cooped up.
I just want to do something different.
I am so looking forward to being down island while we wait for this baby...I am eager to be near 'civilization'.
It gets me thinking...how long is it good for us to be here?
Honestly.
There is limited work opportunities for myself.
My hubby's job is very taxing emotionally, mentally...
There is not much available for my children.
Now, I am not trying to knock all small towns, there are great things about being in a small town, and some people LOVE it...and the idea of living in places like Vancouver, Edmonton etc; well that just gets me anxious---too big for me. There is a happy medium though, and that's what I seek.
This small town, I just don't know if I can manage it much longer.
The sad fact, our budget completely dictates where we are able to afford to live. Right now-this is it.
Why?
Because you live in a small town.
Now, normally I am fine living in our small town of population 4000...most days I don't think much of it.
This morning though, I wanted to do something with my daughter, something that just involved her and I...
Library-Closed Monday's
Swimming Pool-Closed for the next 6 weeks for annual maintenance
Strong Start-Closed for the summer (and the only indoor playtime available to parents here)
Park-Weather is not very cooperative, and with only one decent park to play at in town, it gets boring after a while.
Beach/Walking trails-Like I said, weather is not very cooperative.
Window Shopping-There is no where to go shopping...
With 4 weeks left to go in my pregnancy, I don't have tons of energy, but I want her to expel as much as possible, and days like these-they are depressing. There's no where to go!
We managed to go out, parked downtown, walked up and down the main street (took all of 20 minutes), stopped in for a treat (counteracted any of the calorie burning I did do) and then walked out onto the dock for a bit before getting rained on.
It's really hard, living in places like these sometimes. It's emotionally draining, feeling so limited, so cooped up.
I just want to do something different.
I am so looking forward to being down island while we wait for this baby...I am eager to be near 'civilization'.
It gets me thinking...how long is it good for us to be here?
Honestly.
There is limited work opportunities for myself.
My hubby's job is very taxing emotionally, mentally...
There is not much available for my children.
Now, I am not trying to knock all small towns, there are great things about being in a small town, and some people LOVE it...and the idea of living in places like Vancouver, Edmonton etc; well that just gets me anxious---too big for me. There is a happy medium though, and that's what I seek.
This small town, I just don't know if I can manage it much longer.
The sad fact, our budget completely dictates where we are able to afford to live. Right now-this is it.
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