To those of you finally home (US side)!

[Gypsyangel 11]

Whole Foods is a safe bet for anything. But, you pay for it. I avoid it, personally, because I think it's a bit of a rip off, but it makes me feel better knowing that if I really needed something I couldn't find anywhere else, they'd probably have it.

They also have a pretty big bulk section. Not sure exactly what they have or what the prices are, but it might be worth checking out.

I miss Liberte yogurt - Mocha, coconut, lemon. Mmmm. Better than ice cream, and I love ice cream.

[Kammo 2]

Strangely I really miss Kraft Dinner. Mac and cheese here sucks...

And Tim Hortons.... :(

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I miss Canada a lot. I'm happy here, and I'm adjusting fairly well and it's starting to feel like home. But I miss the familiarity and comfort of home.

[ralyse 31]

They're putting in a Timmies right down the street, not many West Michigan... won't be the same, but still.

And homesickness is hitting me really hard lately. I think it's a symptom of not really having anything to do all day.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I think that's exactly what it is, ralyse.

I think it's also the fact that I've been here for over a month ... I've visited for a month before, and now that the month mark has passed, it's kind of hitting me that I'm really not going back this time. I'm staying here and I'm not sure when I'll see my family next.

Thank goodness for Skype is all I can say.

[canada_socks 97]

I am feeling quite homesick myself. Some days I feel great, others I am just so miserable! We also just moved to a new apartment, so I hadn't unpacked everything until now (well, I should be unpacking, we just moved this past weekend lol, it is still very messy in here!). I have been living out of and around boxes since July! I am happy to be here, but I do miss my hometown (which I never thought was possible!) and my house, my old car, and most of all, my family!

[Kammo 2]

I am fortunate that I only moved a ferry ride away from home (I am in Seattle now from Victoria) so I have already been been home twice since immigrating in September. I like the US well enough but the move will take a lot of getting used to. It is really busy here compared to Victoria. Freeways terrify me... Food doesn't taste the same... I hope to make some friends soon too, its very lonely...

The main thing I miss in Canada though are my daughters. I had planned on bringing them to the US a lot more than its looking like I'll be able to so that means I will still travel a lot. I am tired of travelling, living out of a suitcase. It sure would be nice to stay in one place for more than a month, but its looking like that isn't going to happen for many more years yet. They are 100% worth it, I just wish there was another way...

Hope everyone else is feeling good!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I think I will feel better once I get my green card. The fact that if I wanted to go home right now, I couldn't is what bothers me the most.

[Kammo 2]

I think I will feel better once I get my green card. The fact that if I wanted to go home right now, I couldn't is what bothers me the most.

Oh my! Yes, I understand that.... That is a huge reason why my husband and I married first. I told him I needed to be able to go home at any time for my girls...

Best of luck to getting your Green Card in a timely manner!

[CDAgirlMI 51]

They're putting in a Timmies right down the street, not many West Michigan... won't be the same, but still.

And homesickness is hitting me really hard lately. I think it's a symptom of not really having anything to do all day.

No, not the same, but I'm happy when I see Tim's around & like the fact I can get it without driving forever!!

The homesick did get better after I was able (& started) to work. But it does come back here & there...don't think it will EVER go completely away (for me anyways).