Originally Posted by
Talz 
It really is.
It's interesting you bring that up, I've lived here for about going on four years, but it just feels like a blur. I haven't explored the area much at all because I'm always huddled in my apartment by myself, usually either drunk or hungover.
With the weather getting nicer, I guess that gives me an excuse to explore a bit more.
Yep, you're smack dab in the middle of some of the best nature the world has to offer.
And I'm sure you know that too -- it's gorgeous out there.
My grandparents (RIP) used to live in Duncan, so I was out on the island usually once a year while growing up, and a good chunk of the family is still out there. Plus my parents retired out there as well. Not in Victoria, but bit north of you.
Anyway, I can relate to most of everything else you said. Those odd times you reflect upon yourself can be scary when you're in the middle of a binge. All the best with sobriety though!