The Real World...

I'm back. Not just physically, but mentally as well. It was a struggle yesterday. I woke up totally pissed off at the universe. No clue why either. I had a nice trip home, free booze, a nice, long night's sleep in my glorious bed, but it didn't matter. I was not on vacation anymore. I had unpacking to get through, at least 3 loads of laundry, bills to pay, an empty refrigerator, and a bad attitude.

So I started a movie, made a monster to do list, and started slowing crawling through my Sunday. Nothing shook the mood though. Until I took a little drive...

See my boyfriend, who lives in Houston, suggested we meet halfway between Austin and Houston for some dinner. I hadn't seen him in two weeks so a short hour drive or so seemed like a stroll down the street if it  meant getting to see him. And it ended up even better than expected.

As I drove I thought about my life. It has had some serious ups and downs lately, but I'm so thankful for all of it. I guess it is true that sometimes to realize what you have, you have to leave it.

I missed every part of my life during vacation I realized. I maybe didn't think about it constantly, but returning to it really is fabulous. Maybe I'm not on some beautiful beach today, but hello it rained half the time I was down in that tropical paradise anyway--something we obviously don't have to worry about here in Texas. And I just went to Starbucks with Mielcortada, and PAID IN AMERICAN DOLLARS, and the bartista understood every word of my order the first time I said it. It's the little things folks.

And I get to see my family tonight. Which is a very big thing. I'm giving them their Costa Rican presents! Even sitting here at my desk is nice.

Now talk to me on Wednesday or Thursday when the week has started to take its toll on me, and I may tell ya differently, but right now I like being home, and back in the swing of things... and all it took was a an hour an 10 minute drive, some delicious burgers, and a chat with my boyfriend to get me there.

xoxo Sara Marie