Piff Poff

I didn't say it was boring but living in a more populated area does create more stimulation, there is more going on and more places to go, I swapped a small town uk for small city of about the same size in Alberta. For us Alberta has run its course, much of that is length of winter related as that means you are even more restricted in activities. We feel we have far less to do and our quality of life is less than it was in the UK despite higher wages and nicer home, material things do not necessarily make a life better.

mumof2

These are my thoughts exactly love NS nearly 7 years on - piece of heaven

scrubbedexpat091

or the certificate in hospitality, which is the most idiotic thing any school thought of, but its what employers want now, apparently a 6 month course better prepares someone then 10 years of direct experience in the industry.

I haven't figured out why some of these programs at colleges exist other then to make money for the school and create jobs for instructors.


I am in a smallish town in BC, hour away from Vancouver, and it can be pretty darn dull. Day's off are spent walking around Wal-Mart and other stores browsing, yep there are mountains, but I don't climb mountains so they are just pretty to look at and nothing else. The beach area in this town is nasty with left over industrial crap, we have no movie theater so can't even do that.

Now if you love the outdoors and outdoor sports, this is the place to live, if you don't like me, it can be pretty dull since there is jack all going on. I only move here for a job, I was unemployed in Vancouver and going nowhere job wise, so when one was offered here, I had to take it, and I am not staying by choice, just need the job so no choice but to stay.

Jericho79

bats

What kind of things do people want for activities and stimulation? I would hate to be too far from galleries and museums and I do miss pubs and pub food, but otherwise the things I like to do, painting, reading, gardening, swimming, walking, can be done anywhere. Do children need to be entertained all the time? Shouldn't they be allowed to get bored? Entertain themselves?read?

Just wondering, no implied criticism.

Cookie

Spring finally arrived last week. Kids out playing street hockey and riding their bikes and skateboards. Quite a few people walk here all year round but there was a huge surge of walkers out last week. Great to feel the warmth of the sun that's for sure

bats

Yep, same here. Suddenly everyone is outside.

scrubbedexpat091

The things I did in California, I can't do here. Namely going to the zoo, and Disneyland, along with going downtown and walking along the bay enjoying the sun. I'd also take short flights for the weekend to Phoenix, or Vegas, or San Francisco, and such. Can't do any of those things here.

I became more of a hermit in Canada, I spend most of time at home with my girlfriend, when I was married it was my wife, and when single, I spent my time alone.

I haven't made friends here for the most part, nobody I could call up and go do stuff with.

Cookie

You don't have to be a mountain climber to go up a mountain. There are trails and lakes. You should look online from a tourists point a view and you'll discover lots of places to visit. There's a beautiful world out there waiting to be experienced. I am sure there would also be groups in your area you could join. Sounds like you need something to ignite your spark

scrubbedexpat091

I sleep during the day which creates a barrier.. ( I work graveyards, so sleep during the day, by the time I am up starting my day, everyone else is done for the day.)

My job is probably currently my biggest reason for not doing anything, I am up when everyone else is sleeping, and sleeping when everyone else is up.

Cookie

That's not an easy work schedule that for sure

scrubbedexpat091

No its not, and its really dragging me down. I can slowly feel the depression setting in again, but what can you do? I need a job so gotta keep at it.

Cookie

Time to start looking for a new job I think. Keep telling yourself you'll soon be out of there.

I would also recommend taking vitamin D. Lack of sunlight exposure drags you down. Vitamin D helps put a spring in your step and in the 4 years I have been taking it I have only had one cold. Very cheap to buy too.

bats

Ah, but look at what you have achieved. Left a jobless life in Ontario, moved to BC, got a job, a gf, somewhere to live. You've done well.

MarylandNed

It is obviously not the place for you. Good luck with the move.