I woke up early this morning. (Probably because I fell asleep very early last night.) I was thinking of all the things I still need to do to decorate. That made me miss living in the big town.
Back Story. I grew up in my little village. Moved immediately after high school. Lived in BloNo for 31 years. Came home where I belonged.
After living in the big town for so long there are things I really got used to. In no particular order, here are things I miss.
Walgreen's being open 24 hours. I was thinking about need Christmas lights to finish some decorating at my shop. I could be at Walgreen's right now buying up all kinds of decorations.
Starbucks. I did not go everyday. When I went, it was delish!! It is nice knowing it is on several corners if needed.
Grocery shopping at Jewel/Osco. Not the least expensive place to shop. It was my neighborhood grocery. No other grocery store was on our side of town. That made it my main place to go. Big without being too big. Produce was great. I loved walking around that store.
Avantis. From the very start we loved it. We would save up to split a gondola. Interesting fact: I never tried their pizza. Why eat pizza when there are so many other amazing things on the menu.
Good Chinese. I do not love the Chinese here since the original owners moved. Sigh!
Driving west on College Avenue in the fall. Those big beautiful trees. Loved!!
My big yard. It was private. If I could have my current house and my old yard, it would be paradise.
Barnes & Noble. With e-readers a book is only a click away. That is not the same was walking around Barnes. Miss you Barnes. I spent too much money whenever I walked in the door. It was one of my favorite places to be.
Bergners. I guess I can make this simple. I miss all the shopping and great places to eat.
The zoo. I love that little zoo. Made many trips there. I don't know how much it is to get in now. There was a time young kids were free and adult price was very low. Great place to take little ones.
Last but certainly not least - my friends. Will not mention all of you by name. I miss you like crazy. Having friends to laugh with, talk with.... I miss hearing about your families. I miss the sarcasm. Discussing TV shows, books, current events. Your encouragement. Laughter, so much laughter. I never would have found the courage to leave and open my shop without all of you. I miss you everyday!! You know who you are. Sending big hugs out to you. (Not you Skinny. We were not hugging kind of friends. I even miss you Skinny. Don't tell anyone I said that.)
Next post - why I am thankful to be back home.
2 comments:
-I miss Bergners!! we do not have that line of stores out here :(
-Barnes... most importantly... it's the smell. that waif of book store when you open the first set of doors. there is nothing like it.
-i loved driving down Oakland in Blm in the fall.
-Avantis- first plate I ate last Friday directly off the plane. i have not tried their pizza either. is there pizza made with their delicious bread? no? well that's just stupid then.
Skinny misses you too! The options for sarcasm have dwindled. Side note: Stormy does not want you to think less of him - he's working OT... I didn't tell you!
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