I am getting really excited about the move back to Springfield, Missouri. Here are a few things I am looking forward to:
photo courtesy of Big Smile
- Reconnecting with loved ones! The photo above was taken at our wedding in 2008.
- Becoming involved in the local community. Specifically I am looking forward to connecting with the USGBC Missouri Heartland Chapter, Young Architects Forum, Springbike Bicycle Club, AIA Springfield, and Habitat for Humanity. I’m sure I can keep busy with this group of people, and hopefully find opportunities to learn, grow, create, and help!
- The challenge of staying mostly car-free is a big one. Here in Vancouver, we didn’t bring our car up as we knew it wouldn’t be necessary in this highly livable city. We walk everywhere, use the bus frequently, and bike occasionally. In Springfield, biking will be our main form of transportation, even though we have a car. I am on the market for a quality commuter bike! Any recommendations?
- Getting a cellphone (specifically a fancy, shmansy iPhone) with all the trimmings. I have been using Skype and a pay-as-you-go phone here in Canada, as I did not want to sign a long-term contract since we were here for a short period of time (almost 2 years). I’m looking forward to using an iPhone as a multitasking, organizing, connecting tool and exploring the variety of apps!
There is a longer list coming up with less talk, more bullet-points. It will be posted the day of our move, the 15th!
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