I’m going to miss living within walking distance of…
Downtown.
A beach.
Saturday morning markets.
A Whole Foods.
A regular grocery store.
An Urban Outfitters.
A beautiful historic theater that shows indie films.
Alterra [now Colectivo on the Lake], the coolest coffeeshop ever.
Some great walking/running/cycling paths through the city and along the lake.
A dozen awesome little bars and pubs.
Beans & Barley (both the restaurant and the shop).
Several great vintage stores.
An American Apparel.
A quiet park on a hill with a spectacular view of the city.
A gorgeous historic water tower made of stone.
So many dog-friendly places.
Sil’s [now The Drive-Thru], which is open at just about any time of day or night and serves the best fresh, hot, homemade donuts I’ve ever tasted.
The river which is pretty much in my backyard.
Several amazing and unique restaurants.
So many places with patios and outdoor seating.
…Sigh.