I'm immensely enjoying this little trip back to my hometown for a few days. This morning, we drove to Dallas for the ultimate in chick shopping...Sam Moons. Jewelry, purses, more jewelry, belts, more jewelry, etc. I used to absolutely love shopping...these days, I find that I can do with or without it. Part of that is lack of money, and window shopping is a drag. The other part of that is I have simply found it to just not be as fun as before. Don't get me wrong...I like new things, I like splurging a little now and then, I love shopping for my daughters...but I find that I get restless and bored after a little while. Give me a good conversation with a friend anyday over shopping. But today was fun. Hanging out with the folks, Casie and my niece is a treat. Still missing Linds terribly.
After lunch, hit a couple more stores, then enjoyed a nap. It's great being home and knowing that I don't "have" to talk or visit every second of the day. My folks are perfectly fine if I want to slip off and nap awhile. And my sleep is very good when I am here..maybe it has to do with being back in my parents' home and in this place, I don't have to make decisions,think or worry about the daily stuff. I can just come and emotionally collapse.
Went to the Ranger game later with Dad and the girls...being an avid baseball fan, that was a treat. I don't get as excited as I do watching my beloved Cardinals, but it was still fun.
Tomorrow I am having coffee with a very special someone from my past, and lunch with one of my dearest friends. I'm excited about both. Tad nervous about one.
Today, I am grateful for:
1. Being able to simply "be" for a few days....not to be in charge of anyone or anything, not to have to worry or stress...it's a very relaxing feeling.
2. Conversations with special people.
3. Sleep.
