Two weeks ago Derek and I were in Edmonton...talking about Vancouver, well, Burnaby actually. I was having a bit of an "I can't do this anymore" crisis. "This" being a number of things, first and foremost living across the bridge from Derek. (If you are not from Vancouver, think of trying to get to Kingsway Garden Mall from Millwoods when there is an accident on the bridge on Wayne Gretzky Drive - this is my everyday) Secondly, my job. I think mostly I'm just frustrated because I get to watch Derek using every ounce of his creativity, only to build more, and I'm sitting here saying "Hello, thank you for calling...." I might as well be saying "Would you like to Supersize that?" for all the fullfillment I'm getting!! Third, feeling like I don't really have a space to call mine. So I fixed it. Well, Derek helped (a lot!!)
The week I got back I began scouring the papers for apartments, basement suites, lean to's, anything really that was on Derek's side of the bridge, and exactly a week ago I found one!! It's this adorable ground level suite that is attached to a house owned by a LOVELY couple with a three year old daughter and a baby that was on the way and consequently is here now. (At this point you're kind of thinking "what has she done" right?) But it has slate grey tile floors, a double shower with glass doors, 5 inch white moulding, and 9 foot ceilings. I LOVE it! The sound proofing is less than remarkable, but that is a small price to pay for this PRIME piece of space. So I am in the process of moving in. (Meaning spending WAY too much money at Ikea, and wading through boxes). But enough of my stuff is there that I am sleeping there now...and here is the kicker. It's 5 MINUTES FROM DEREK!!!! (Driving) however it's close to major routes, and transit meaning I may be able to do without my car eventually (I'm weaning myself down slowly!!) And the BEST PART...there is a Starbucks within walking distance!! (Ok, so being close to Derek trumps the Starbucks - but whatever!) Maybe I'll get a Vespa!! (Oh wait, I'm not Chuck, although aparantly he's sold out for Goliath or whatever that death-mobile's name is!).
I've also given my notice at work. Ironically the drive from Burnaby to Langley for work is just as far as Langley to Burnaby to see Derek. I am free *ahem* finished as of May 26 at which point I will either do some more temping, or find a watiressing job that lets me enjoy the summer a bit more, but makes up for the income shortage in tips. Thus my devious plan unfolds before your eyes! So change is my lot yet again. Can't seem to get away from that, but at least it's positive change.
Amanda - this means we won't be holed up in the small Langley bedroom when you come...we can hole up in my small place in Burnaby instead!! Score! And I need to give HUGE props to Christie who helped me move - a thing only a TRUE friend would do, especially when they've seen my room!! Pictures will be posted once I set everything up in the place....and once I figure out how to post pics on Blogger (any thoughts?)
