I tossed around the idea for a couple of weeks to go home for this holiday weekend. Part of me didn't want to because it's like a tank and a half of gas for the round trip (have you seen gas prices lately?) I also almost passed on going home because three and a half hours in the car sucks on your own.
But something in me finally gave in and I'm really happy I went home. I spent a nice weekend camping with my family and visited with my Dad and grandparents. The weather was nice, and it was great to just kind of lounge around, play with the dogs, and spend time relaxing with my family. It was simple, it was nice, it was just what I needed.
But nothing changes that stupid drive. I realize I could live a lot further from my family, and that 3.5 hours isn't really that bad, and shouldn't be the reason I don't go home more often.
The drive actually ended up being a good thing too. Sometimes over three hours of time to yourself to think (and over-think, in my case) is way too much, like when I moved out of the Mount. This time though it was perfect. I wrestled with a couple of things I've needed to for awhile. And I felt better and found some peace.
It also helped because for the drive home today I made a station on Pandora for the band Supertramp and it was such a good decision. Fantastic music, mostly 70's rock-esque for my entire drive was perfection. As per usual, a few songs had some lyrics I needed to hear, others were just good to dance and sing to like a maniac. Here are a few for your listening pleasure.
Let It Be- The Beatles
Take the Long Way Home- Supertramp
Give A Little Bit- Supertramp
I'll save what I was thinking about and such for another post.
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