In less than twelve years, my life has changed completely. As well as moving away from London for the first time, I also developed a love of daily routine that changed my entire outlook on life. Recently, I was thinking of some examples that illustrate those changes.
Me, previously.
“It’s not even midnight yet. I’m sure we could find a club still open somewhere. Then we can walk home over Waterloo Bridge and watch the sunrise”.
Me now.
It’s nearly midnight? I can’t believe I have stayed up so late! Time I was tucked up in bed”.
Me, previously.
“Let’s go for a drive somewhere. Doesn’t matter where, just head for the south coast and see where we end up. Maybe go to Rye, or down to Bexhill”.
Me now.
“Out for a drive? Nah. Parking will be a nightmare when we get anywhere, and I might have to drive home after dark”.
Me, previously.
“We could go into the city. Have a look at the sights, then have a nice meal out later”.
Me now.
“The City? Too crowded, and too much hassle to get buses back late in the evening”.
Me, previously.
“I can’t go out to eat without wearing a suit and tie. I don’t care about everyone else, I like to look smart on social occasions”.
Me now.
“I’m not dressing up to eat out in Dereham. Nobody does, and I will look stupid if I do”.
Me, previously.
“I have to go and see that new film. I’ll walk down to Leicester Square tomorrow and catch the late afternoon showing”.
Me now.
“The local cinema will never be showing that, and I can’t be bothered to trek into Norwich. I’ll wait until the DVD comes out”.
Me, previously.
“Let’s try that new coffee place that has opened in Covent Garden. We can get a table outside if we are lucky”.
Me now.
“No way am I going to pay almost four quid for a cup of coffee when I can have one at home for nothing”.
Me, previously.
“Let’s do a weekend away. Maybe a nice village in the Cotswolds, or a hotel by the beach in Sussex”.
Me now.
“No need to go and stay in a village when you already live in one. Besides, who will look after Ollie?”
And many more…
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