When I moved home to Canada, I opened accounts with TD Canada Trust, because they were opening a branch in the Woodwards Building and I thought it would be great to have a place in the neighbourhood.

I love my bank.

I never thought I would say that, but I really do. Today's visit epitomized what I love about it: I went to deposit my first cheque for Danielle Lemon Law Group. When I told Lotenna, who greeted me at the door (and who sat in on the opening of my business accounts), that I was depositing my first "paycheck," I got a big high-five. Then I got a wave from Brendan, who I'd call my "personal" banker (who set up my RRSPs and also my business accounts), and who ran to go get my company chequebook, which he presented to me with great fanfare. Katrina deposited my cheque for me, while chatting about Hawaii (she went to Maui right after I did). Kevin was working the next till over, and he told me I looked beautiful today and complimented me on my necklace. Last week I received a thank you card in the mail from Kevin, who wanted to congratulate me on opening my own business. I mean, how great are these people?! I have never felt like an important person to a bank, and I'd avoid actually making a visit to the branch like the plague, sticking to the online banking and phone. But I actually love going to see these people. We all know each other by name, and I feel like they really are rooting for me. How cool is that?! I guess this is just another reason why living in a "real" neighbourhood, with real neighbourhood businesses, is the right thing for me.