Heading Home

All things must come to an end, especially vacations. It's been a long week full of fun and relaxation, and now, as I'm heading home, I'd like to pause for some reflection. One thing I observed is the different approaches people take when vacationing. Some people vacation to see places, other people vacation to see people. This difference can be a source of conflict when going on a trip with a large group of people, because proponents of both approaches feel the other is wasting the trip. I'm in the group that travels to see and spend time with people. For me, playing basketball and chess and cards is the perfect way to spend a vacation. Members of the other group of people criticized how I spent the trip, pointing out that I could have done all those things at home. My response is that while I can do those things at home, I don't, at least not with the same people.

As usual, I didn't do half the things I planned heading into the trip. I wanted to read a couple of books, I read half of one. I wanted to get everyone together for a big family soccer game, but that didn't happen, and I only played half as much basketball as I would have liked, but about as much as I expected. Despite missing out on these opportunities, I still had a very enjoyable vacation. I had fun seeing all my aunts and uncles and cousins and spending time cooking with my grandmother. I also finished preparing the secret surprise for my fiancée (I can't share it here, because she is my most devout and likely only reader). As we drive home, I can't wait to arrive back at my own house, but I also eagerly await next year. Next year, after visiting the same location and staying in the same house for twelve years, something new is finally entering the equation. You see, next year I will bring my fiancée, who will be my wife by then, and I get to introduce her to everything. I get to show her around and take her to the local amusement park and the putt putt course. Everything that currently feels old and worn out will be new and fresh and filled excitement. Well, I've rambled on long enough, hopefully by next time I'll finally get around to finishing that book and I'll have some comments on that, in the meantime follow me on twitter @samuelwriter I promise to follow you back if you tweet me the word "eggplants." Until next time.