The big move to a new town is done. There is still some unpacking to do, and organizing, but we are taking our time to get it all put away right the first time (we spent our entire 18 months in our last place reorganizing our home every few weeks. I'm not doing that here!).
This place is a lot different, in many ways. For one, we now have three sets of neighbors, not just one. Fortunately, they all seem friendly and considerate so far. A little rough around the edges, but nice all the same. Our apartment is at once larger and smaller, if that makes any sense at all. We have more floor space, and closet space, but cupboards are lacking everywhere, and the kitchen has less counter space. I'm having to make do right now, especially without a kitchen table. On the plus side, we're forced to keep the counters clean and the dishes done! Logan's room is also smaller, but his huge closet almost makes up for it. We spend more time out in the living room anyway, so I'm not upset about his room. Ours, on the other hand, is actually bigger! I like having more room to walk around the bed. Sadly, the mirrored closet doors are not flattering at all... I feel like I belong on World's Largest People every morning when I look at myself in that mirror.
Besides our living quarters, this town is a lot different, too. There is a definite small-town mentality here. People say "Hello" when you walk by, and engage you in conversation in the line at the grocery store. I went to a pet store today, and they carried the bag of food out to the car for me, asked me all about our dog, and Logan. I'm certainly going back to Healthy Spot. There's more courtesy on the roads. Even the roads are more sensible! This place is laid out quite well, and it's been easy to find my way around on my own. I used to rely on Ryan to direct me when I was going someplace new for the first time. Of course there are familiar things here, such as stores I like to shop at, and a new favorite: The Dollar Tree. Everything for $1. Everything. I could get in a lot of trouble there!
Ryan's job, the town we live in, a new apartment... and I'm now a member at Good Life for Women! I entered my name in a ballot box for a skookum membership deal, and was drawn! Yesterday morning, I went over to the gym (which is at Superstore, the place I get all our groceries!), had a tour, and got to hear about all the deals they could give me. Basically, if I volunteer my time there, tidying up around the gym, for at least 12 hours a month, I get my membership and childcare for Logan for free the following month. I paid for this month, and starting next month, it will be free! This is exciting for me, because not only will it help me lose weight, losing weight will help my back feel better, possibly ease the deadness in my leg, and help with my depression. Not to mention, I'm now committed to getting out of the house at least six hours every week! I'll also meet new people, maybe make some friends out here. Who knows! If anyone is considering joining a gym, check out Good Life. It's definitely an Every Body kind of gym, the rates are very reasonable (about $35 a month!), and the staff were very kind and helpful. Memberships include classes; I'm scheduled for a Flow class next week: Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates all rolled into one!
Can you tell I'm excited about this?
The biggest change has been my outlook on things. I wouldn't say my depression is going away yet, but that glimmer of light is back, and I can see good things coming my way again. There's still more hard days than good ones, but slowly...
All of these good changes will help! And who knows what the spring will bring!
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