Showing posts with label Boston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boston. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Missing Boston

I really miss Boston, and not just the city either, but my friend Kelley who gives me a physical tie to the city. I had a wonderful time there this weekend - walking through my old haunts, eating at restaurants I love, and spending time with Kelley and her awesome roommates.

Kelley and I talked in depth about my desire to move back to Boston, and my need for change. I love change. I don't know why exactly, but I need it. I need changes in my geography and social network, as well as changes in my routine. I pride myself on being a good adapter to new and different atmospheres, but I did not know that I have come to depend on their being a new need for those abilities always on the horizon.

I believe that I have an issue with escapism. I crave the opportunity to escape from the common make-up of my life, even though I love the things that are apart of my life. New things, new people, and new places call to me; and I am just beginning to understand the strength of this call and the affect that it has on me.

When I was in Boston with Kelley, all I could think about was moving back. I thought about where I could work, what I could do, where I could live, how I would manage it all, and what Zach would have to do. That last part, unfortunately, always came last on the thought list. What is wrong with me? I love my husband, I love my home, and I love our furry babies - why do I want to pick up and change it all at a moments notice?

That is what I'm working through. I want to escape. I want something to change. It doesn't matter that my life changed drastically with getting married, buying a home, and adopting three dogs - no - those are too far in the past (only 4 months though!) with the way my mind works. I want something drastically new today - not a month ago, not a week ago, and not even a day ago, but today.

My poor husband. Hopefully, I can figure this all out.

Back home...

I am back at home, well mostly. I am back in NC and back at work, but I have not actually made it home yet. The grief of leaving the city (and regret for leaving it in the past) have saturated my mood, even as I'm anxious to get home to my husband and furry kids. I feel unbalanced.

I'll talk more about my trip during my lunchtime blog post, but I wanted to at least say that I was back.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Boston!

I'm heading to Boston this weekend to visit my friend, Kelley! I might not have the chance to post this weekend, or on Monday, but I will try.

I can't wait to walk around in my favorite city...I haven't been there in three years and I miss it. It will always be my home, my city. I don't know if I'll ever get the chance to live there again, but if I could afford it, I'd move there in a heart beat.

However, for now I'll just have to visit, get nostalgic, and cry when I leave again.

Ah, Boston....