It's been nearly six months since our move from Bellevue to Geneva. We have all gotten into a rhythm:school, work, french classes,walking the dogs, homework, etc. We have a few favorite places for take-out, a favorite destination for a weekend drive, and a growing collection of the basic services needed for family life. The woman behind the counter at a local tea shop knows that we like the raspberry sorbet and chocolate cookies she sells. We are on a first name basis with Bobby, a Bulgarian vendor at the Sunday market, who makes the most delicious grilled pork you have ever tasted. I have almost gotten used to the fact that most things here are twice as expensive as in the US. I have most definitely gotten accustomed to the possibility of fresh croissants for breakfast every morning. I found myself wondering the other day if this routine we have developed is setting a dangerous precedent. Is there a risk that life here will become 'routine'? I'd like to think not, but I suppose it's possible. Unless you are living in a war zone, or struggling to put food on the table, daily life is a rerun of the day before, whether it's in Bellevue, Washington or Geneva, Switzerland. How do we prevent our routines from getting stale? I walk our two dogs every day. If I am in a hurry, it's just a quick bathroom break. When I have more time, there are a couple of routes I usually take. The dogs are happy no matter which one I choose, but I find I am more likely to walk farther if I shake things up a bit. That's good for all three of us. I have never been one for New Year's resolutions, but 'shaking things up' sounds like a resolution worth making.
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