Lately I’m frantically clicking my sparkly red shoes (or my boring black flats) together, hoping to find my way home for more than just a few days at a time. In November I will have spent 13 nights away from home. December already has 10 nights scheduled away. The cliché is that home is where the heart is, but for me, home is also where my sanity lives. So, being in the midst of business travel, house/kid sitting, and family/holiday travel, there is no telling what the world may see from me during these drifter days. Even kids can tell I’m not my usual self… On Monday night, the eight-year-old in the family I was caring for looked at me and said, “You look like you’re ready to go home.” Oops, was it that obvious?It’s not as if I want to be a hermit who never leaves the house. I enjoy having places to go and people to see. However, just as extroverts get energized by being around others, my introverted self re-energizes with time at home, doing my own thing, having somewhat of a routine. I guess being a frequent traveler just takes a different personality than my own.
Anyway, tonight—for the hour or so that I will be home (and awake)—my suburban townhome will have never looked so good!
If you don't want to go to Hawaii, just let us know. :-)
ReplyDeleteHa! That is not what I meant to imply and you know it! But even when you go on vacation, doesn't it kinda feel good to come back and sleep in your own bed? I think so! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, sleeping in your own bed is the best. Also, I just like being home most times. I just thought it was because I was "old."
ReplyDeleteWhether or not it is the reason Dave, you ARE old.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Jen, I am energized by time alone to do my own thing too and get worn out if my social wife schedules too many events in a row.