Have i told you lately about my husbands obsession with urban living?
I don't know why it was such a surprise to me when he first expressed his desire to move downtown, we were very fond of living there when we were first married. Adam is not one for convention and the fact that everyone else with families are living in suburbia is just another reason to stay clear of it. Right now, I think he sees all the good stuff happening, the changes, the development, and he is so draw to the movement of a city. I loved it when we lived there and I don't have a problem with going back, but I'm not so sure about it now when I have three young girls. I don't know that I want to raise my children in the city, not that there is anything wrong with it either way. I suppose living in a home with a yard is all I know and I long to give my girls everything I had--again the exactly reason for a change he would say. I think I'd have to do more research, talk to people, families, who live there and assess. Chances are though, when we do move downtown, it will mostly likely be when Megan is out of the house.
At any rate, I do enjoy the city. Adam and I go quite often when we're out together or with the girls like we did the other night. We were actually there Friday night to see the film Certified Copy, which I must say produced more dialogue between the two of us then any one film has in ages. It's an artsy film, mostly subtitled, pretty slow, I mean it's basically two people meandering around a small village in Italy having a conversation, but it's packed with life, relationships and how we all see the world differently. We both found it quite interesting, and so, on our way home we discussed, and while we discussed we walked and then drove the city streets, and I couldn't help but enjoyed the array of lights surrounding us that only a city can provide.
A city is many things, but dull is not one of them. If you look you will see it's full of color.
8 comments:
Amy G.. This photo is fantastic!!
There is a lot to think about with a move like that - and I hope you both decide on what feels right for all of you.
xo
bella luckily we are in no hurry to decide. staying put for now.
Such a hard decision with things to persuade and dissuade on both sides of the decision equation. And I want to investigate the film!
I've always loved living downtown. What city do you live in? Love the photo.
What a wonderful and thoughtful post form you about color.
The picture is stunning. I was drawn to it right away when I saw it in the thumbnails.
I like the way you seem to process through this life changing decision.
Thank you for sharing this.
Eva
Lovely shot ... captures the sense of something in the distance maybe coming into focus?
Such an exciting decision ... and wonderful that in some respects, you can enjoy the best of both worlds right now. I grew up outside of NYC and I treasure the memories of trips made into the city as a kid. I think I valued it more because it was something special.
xo Lis
Love the lights...and it's fun to have those conversations, just to dream and think out loud...
love the colors against the night sky. May you and yours find happiness wherever your feet take you.
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