... very soon.
Today, it’s 2 years since my family brought home Shiva as a puppy. It’s also my last week living in Stavanger before moving to Oslo, meaning I won’t be seeing her as regularly as I’ve been doing for the past year and a half. Nor will I be having the opportunity to do my daily afternoon walk alongside this beautiful lake the way I’ve gotten used to.
When my family got our new dog two years ago, I was still living in Paris but occasionally visited home for Easter holiday and a few long weekends. When I later moved back to my home town in the summer the same year to commit full-time to building @steempress, I also established some new habits fitting my new life as an entrepreneur. Having an apartment 5 minutes from my family’s place, it became a daily routine to go take Shiva for an afternoon walk around 2pm while the sun was still up. A luxury to have, considering most working people needing to spend their time in an office would hardly see the sunlight at all during much of the winter. Combine that with having a large lake just a few minutes down from where I live, and you get the idea.
After two years of living in the city centre of Paris, this has been a stark and positive contrast. One that I’ve come to treasure a lot. I don’t know yet exactly what surroundings I’ll have for the long term in Oslo, but it won’t be quite the same and it will be on the other side of the country as Shiva. So for my last few days in Stavanger, these are some of the moments I plan to enjoy the most.
What about you? What small things do you currently have which you may take for granted at the moment, but would sorely miss if it was taken away?
Shiva is beautiful and has grown into a fine lass, that's a stunning shot!
We love all of our pets but sometimes work or other arrangements means we have to be away from out fur babies for a while, it's a sad reality but we rest happy knowing they are being taken care of.
Hope Oslo treats you well and you can meet Shiva plenty this year!
-Cindy
Thank you Cindy! I was amazed by the shot too when I looked at it afterwards. Everything came together well:).
Moments from home I guess. But i doubt if I'd miss it as much. I'd feel nostalgic as I love new places but then would miss what I'm used to. The common route I take and the familiar faces I see. That's it I guess. Beautiful dog by the way.
That sounds deep. 🤔 What is happening. ☘️
Moving soon :)
Enjoy your final days in the countryside Fred. I must say a cracking photo of Shiva as well.
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Shiva is adorable and having a lake that close must be enjoyable. Good luck with moving.
There is a posibility I'll move to another country next year so I'm enjoying countryside life with my family a lot more lately. :D
Gorgeous photograph. Wishing you all the best in your endeavours.
What a great photo. The area and dog. I would miss the space most and the silence. I am so used at it by now I find a tractor passing by already annoying. I wouldn't miss the mud, stable flies, sheep shit and broken cars though. It makes living on the country hard.
Enjoy your new home. 💕
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