Oh wow, love this so much, Sarah! I'm the same way. For homebody me, it can initially be hard to leave the cocoon of my house, but as soon as I force myself to make myself presentable (because who knows who I'll run into), put my shoes on, select a podcast, and get out there, I'm happy as can be bopping around the neighborhood doing errands, and I feel so contented when I get home, exactly as you describe. It really makes you feel connected to your community in a very nostalgic, old-timey way.
Oh wow, love this so much, Sarah! I'm the same way. For homebody me, it can initially be hard to leave the cocoon of my house, but as soon as I force myself to make myself presentable (because who knows who I'll run into), put my shoes on, select a podcast, and get out there, I'm happy as can be bopping around the neighborhood doing errands, and I feel so contented when I get home, exactly as you describe. It really makes you feel connected to your community in a very nostalgic, old-timey way.