High Flying
So, I don't like to fly....no secret....lots of people don't.
I am currently on a plane. Headed back to Portland from a whirlwind few days in STL.
STL has always been some place that I have thought of as "relaxing." All the times that I traveled to and from with my husband, my love. All the weekend trips there with him....even the 4 month stay when I worked there. Still all of the above mentioned were "relaxing." Needless to say I was really looking forward to some chill time and down time this past week with my visit. Sadly it was super stressful.
I guess I am a confusing little being. People don't really understand what I do for a living and how Andy and I live our life. They think I am kidding, or that it is a phase. Currently this is it! This what I do. Our home is in Chicago, we are in STL regularly, and I am currently working a contract/living out of state. It is a carefree seeming but very structured life. We have many days planned out to the hour and our schedules are pretty much sharpied into the calendar once it is settled....I don't see how this is that confusing, but alas many do....OH WELL
On our trip to our home-away-from home-away from home I worked at my STL job and enjoyed some nursing work there. Again very different from what I am used to but still rewarding. I really get to focus on my people skills, patience and multi-tasking. As well as work (which there was a lot of) I got one day of lounging in my comfies on the couch and watching some mindless RHOC. It was super relaxing and something totally needed. I think in the future I should make sure that my trips back to STL include 24 full hours off with no work....man am I tired.
Anyway, I worked...onto other fun times. My good friends Bronwyn and Tina drove forever and day to have dinner with us and some other friends last night. It as always was a treat. Laughs, good company and food....always a pleasure.
It is somewhat sad to leave STL and head back to Portland. I guess I am a little more homesick for Ethel than I thought, but that usually decreases with time. I was reminded again today how wonderful of a partner I have. People probably get tired of hearing me say how wonderful he is, how much I like and love him...but tough!!! Today he sat at the airport with me just because! We had overpriced and not-so-tasty adult beverages and just sat and laughed. All the while making up a little "bed-time" story that made us both laugh out loud.
Mostly I am grateful today! I have a unique and interesting life. I have a magnificent partner with who I share this life....We together have the ability to see the world. The challenges we have faced are minute in compared to the successes and each turn has brought out a new adventure. Tears and sadness aside as I fly above the clouds my mind is becoming clearer. I am reminded again of the greater picture...the important things.
Thank you for you may not know what you do, but I do and that, that I am elated about.
I am currently on a plane. Headed back to Portland from a whirlwind few days in STL.
STL has always been some place that I have thought of as "relaxing." All the times that I traveled to and from with my husband, my love. All the weekend trips there with him....even the 4 month stay when I worked there. Still all of the above mentioned were "relaxing." Needless to say I was really looking forward to some chill time and down time this past week with my visit. Sadly it was super stressful.
I guess I am a confusing little being. People don't really understand what I do for a living and how Andy and I live our life. They think I am kidding, or that it is a phase. Currently this is it! This what I do. Our home is in Chicago, we are in STL regularly, and I am currently working a contract/living out of state. It is a carefree seeming but very structured life. We have many days planned out to the hour and our schedules are pretty much sharpied into the calendar once it is settled....I don't see how this is that confusing, but alas many do....OH WELL
On our trip to our home-away-from home-away from home I worked at my STL job and enjoyed some nursing work there. Again very different from what I am used to but still rewarding. I really get to focus on my people skills, patience and multi-tasking. As well as work (which there was a lot of) I got one day of lounging in my comfies on the couch and watching some mindless RHOC. It was super relaxing and something totally needed. I think in the future I should make sure that my trips back to STL include 24 full hours off with no work....man am I tired.
Anyway, I worked...onto other fun times. My good friends Bronwyn and Tina drove forever and day to have dinner with us and some other friends last night. It as always was a treat. Laughs, good company and food....always a pleasure.
It is somewhat sad to leave STL and head back to Portland. I guess I am a little more homesick for Ethel than I thought, but that usually decreases with time. I was reminded again today how wonderful of a partner I have. People probably get tired of hearing me say how wonderful he is, how much I like and love him...but tough!!! Today he sat at the airport with me just because! We had overpriced and not-so-tasty adult beverages and just sat and laughed. All the while making up a little "bed-time" story that made us both laugh out loud.
Mostly I am grateful today! I have a unique and interesting life. I have a magnificent partner with who I share this life....We together have the ability to see the world. The challenges we have faced are minute in compared to the successes and each turn has brought out a new adventure. Tears and sadness aside as I fly above the clouds my mind is becoming clearer. I am reminded again of the greater picture...the important things.
Thank you for you may not know what you do, but I do and that, that I am elated about.
Ethel?
ReplyDeleteYou are truly blessed. Hugs & kisses. Aunt Dede
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