So, I started a list of some things I will miss. The whole concept of living in community has taken on new meaning. I'm sure I could add many more points...
- Having neighbors as close friends...thus, being able to walk across the street for brunch on Saturday mornings or dinner and shows on Wednesday nights.
- I can literally "stop by" for 20 minutes at any given moment.
- Eating together, eating outside, having an "anyone is welcome" mentality
- Living just fine on less
- All living with the same housing...the only difference being a one bedroom or two bedroom. We all have the same pink tile in the bathrooms. Yes, oddly I appreciate this.
- Clothing swaps
- Bringing meals to others (i.e. for new babies)
- Easter egg hunts and other holiday fun
- Last minute craft nights...which ends up mostly in chatting
- Outdoor walks and knowing that you will run in to someone or many people in the little half mile around the block
- Being able to walk to both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's (both within a mile)
- Swapping date nights or play dates (i.e. free childcare)
Thus, I have also been brainstorming ways to make friends in New Zealand.
- Outdoor eating - bbq or potluck style...really any sharing of food with neighbors
- Being outside...maybe new friends will just walk right by
- Take walks...maybe we'll be the ones to walk by new friends
- Start up a clothing swap
- Initiate a craft night
- Live near a playground or open space (or just go to a nearby playground a lot)
- Find community events happening...like"story time" at a local library
- Hope that there are other lonely moms looking for a friend when Evee starts school
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