tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20657622.post114332886503856250..comments2023-10-19T06:02:07.563-04:00Comments on Starshyne Productions: Downtown LivingJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497908067812978628noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20657622.post-2762725549910574822007-11-16T11:43:00.000-05:002007-11-16T11:43:00.000-05:00when we bought our house, it was really important ...when we bought our house, it was really important to me to be close to downtown too. we paid a little (a lot) more for a smaller house so we could be only 1/2 block away from a very cool art district and we can bike to work in the summer and catch the subway for a 5 minute commute to downtown. it was too expensive to actually live downtown and have a house but at least we're close. i like being close to the heart of everything ... the beat of the city. we looked at houses out in the suburbs but i just couldn't do it even though we could have had a new bigger house. i love my 60+ year old tiny house and i love that there are hundred year old houses on my block.daisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471659782256693603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20657622.post-76807344669148435072007-11-10T08:10:00.000-05:002007-11-10T08:10:00.000-05:00Came to THIS post via Tangled Wings (as you so kin...Came to THIS post via Tangled Wings (as you so kindly read my link there)...but I read you all the time and seldom jump out of Bloglines to leave comments for you. And I'm going to change that, because you so often post things that I relate to and resonate with. I've been in that place that you write of here...and what really jumped out at me was in your comment at Michelle's you said just writing about this post was making you feel emotional. I don't know your circumstances obviously, but I would encourage you to pay attention to those feelings...maybe you're still feeling like you're not where you belong. Just as you asked me that most powerful question after reading my roles post: has it changed NOW?...how I feel about it NOW? And I'm going to spend some time thinking about that this weekend. I understand the appeal of a city and/or downtown lifestyle. I no longer have the urge to live in an urban area (although that could change later), so I have what works for me...I live in a university town, right downtown. I still get the small town feeling that comforts me, with the convenience of having most everything I need within walking distance. And can I just say that that photo of you in your black coat on the subway platform that you posted the other day...that, to me, is a DOWNTOWN girl. I recognize her...because I used to be one... ;) xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20657622.post-80700408741712972782007-11-10T01:27:00.000-05:002007-11-10T01:27:00.000-05:00see, i'm more at home in a city too. my hubs howe...see, i'm more at home in a city too. my hubs however grew up in a town of 300 people! 35 minutes by car to the nearest grocery store. i can NOT live like that! so we live in the suburbs. ;-Djenicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685542422272964183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20657622.post-1144459659984187022006-04-07T21:27:00.000-04:002006-04-07T21:27:00.000-04:00I really related to this entry. I miss living in a...I really related to this entry. I miss living in a city as well...there are many benefits to the suburb where I live now, but honestly, living here just doesn't feed my soul at all. <BR/><BR/>I hope you get to reconnect with the "you that lives downtown" more often. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20657622.post-1143414726597474572006-03-26T18:12:00.000-05:002006-03-26T18:12:00.000-05:00Thanks again so much for coming with me Jamie, it ...Thanks again so much for coming with me Jamie, it was so great to be there with you. I'm thinking to about home and I get stuck but my brain is still working on it. I love how that restaurant always has foggy windows & is toasty warm inside. And definetly has the best coffee :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817958532654236542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20657622.post-1143396095004387482006-03-26T13:01:00.000-05:002006-03-26T13:01:00.000-05:00Fantastic photo Jamie! Honestly, absolutely amazin...Fantastic photo Jamie! Honestly, absolutely amazing.<BR/><BR/>I think feeling at home where you live is essential and to feel alienated over a period of time damaging. I'm so sorry you feel this way, but perhaps it will help you focus your attention on getting a new home downtown.<BR/><BR/>Now you know for sure that downtown is what is home for you. That's an important realization!Suzie Ridlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603343663483772145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20657622.post-1143367273493006282006-03-26T05:01:00.000-05:002006-03-26T05:01:00.000-05:00Oh my! Reading your post I feel like I live at the...Oh my! Reading your post I feel like I live at the end of the earth!!!<BR/>I know the feeling and I feel it on a larger scale because I used to live at Bondi, near Sydney, right on 2 bus routes to the city and a 15 minute walk from the underground. <BR/>I spent the day in the city - Graz - yesterday and I was going to write about it today, a little tour, but you have given me a new perspective. Thanks!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13354452103151051055noreply@blogger.com