This weekend I was at artwalk. It felt amazing to be apart of it. Sure, for the most part it was a hippy fest but their were pockets of things, events, booths, music, food that made me realize that I am at home in this place called Sarnia.

If any of you know me you know of my pride for Sarnia which it seems at times a joke since I am over zealous about my liking of this city.

This weekend I really felt at home.

Maybe it has to do with the fact that I just became a home owner but I am really starting to see Sarnia as a community and not a place that I work, sleep, eat and socialize.

The more I think about Sarnia the more I love thinking about planting more and more roots here.
I think for people to be content in life they have to start looking at the places they reside as their home; seeing neighboring houses, parks, people, shops and social events as their community.

I don’t think many people do this anymore. People travel, pick up and go and seem to be a tourist more than a resident always looking for the next adventure. I suppose that sort of life style is fine but you have to get to a point where you leave that life behind and embrace your communal surroundings.

The way I feel right now I think I want to be in Sarnia for life. All of the moves I have made in regards to personal and professional have been focused on Sarnia and my placement here.

Sarnia can and is a frustrating city at times. I really believe it will take committed people with time to make the small things the great things in this city. Being apart of Artwalk this weekend allowed me to see there are many small and great pockets of interest in this city. You just have to stick around long enough to see it.