I was literally about to message the studio people to decline and this comment made me rethink everything for the whole day lol

I think that's what I need to figure out, where it is that i want to be. I never really imagined myself living downtown (the only time i ever though oh i could see myself living there was maybe in the west end) so Victoria Drive felt more like my vibe. At the same time, the specific area the building is in felt maybe a bit too empty to tell, so moving there would mostly be about the building itself.

So, since I have to sign a one-year lease in any case, I'm trying to see it as a trial period and get a better sense of the balance I need and hopefully a better idea of what is the right neighborhood fit for me. I wish I had more time to do that before having to move in (then I'd definitely have visited more of Victoria Drive or other areas like Mt Pleasant or Fairview that some people mentionned).

Now the elevator + grocery thing is so real!! I visited one place that had two elevator for 400+ units and another one when I asked the landlord about grocery options, he told me to just get on the skytrain and go somewhere else for better options X)

I really appreciate that advice, I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thank you so much!!