Going on vacation

Captain’s Log, Stardate 02.23.2007

I’m such a homebody. Even though I have a chance to go visit my parents for a week, I’m lamenting the fact I won’t be home. I’m already missing my dog and my husband.

What is it about the familiar and the old routine that’s so appealing? Isn’t change of pace and a new scene supposed to be exciting? Am I just becoming a fuddy-duddy? No, wait, don’t answer that. :)

Anyway, I’ll be blogging from Hawaii next week. I’m hopeful I’ll be consistent about it, but if not ... oh well.

Comments

Geekwif said…

I know what you mean. Last time I was away from home it was only for a few days but I missed my hubby and my pets horribly.

I hope you are able to enjoy your vacation. If you don't want to go though, I'd be willing to take your place. It would be a sacrifice being away from my hubby, but, you know, I'd go to Hawaii...just for you, of course. ;)

Fri Feb 23, 05:18:00 AM 2007

Demian Farnworth said…

Hmmm....I'm trying, Camy, really trying. Nope. Can't do it. Just can't seem to summon up any sympathy for someone who is going off to HAWAII. Just joking. I've been married nearly ten years, but I still remember those days when the thought of leaving hubby and home was depressing. Now that I have children, it is a LUXURY. So try to pack this one awayf ro future use. ;) BTW, if you want to know six weird things about me, now is your chance. http://mywritechoice.blogspot.com/

Fri Feb 23, 07:03:00 AM 2007

Deborah said…

i wish i could go to hawaii. well i was in hawaii for an hour in the Honolulu aiport for a layover to Malaysia years ago. It was a nice airport and the view of the water was really pretty.

Fri Feb 23, 07:12:00 AM 2007

Unknown said…

It's called comfort. But I think I could be quite comfortable in Hawaii.

Fri Feb 23, 08:03:00 AM 2007

Winter Peck said…

Have fun In Hawaii! And bring us back some of the local eats!

Fri Feb 23, 11:46:00 AM 2007

Sharon Hinck said…

Did you notice you mentioned missing your dog BEFORE missing your husband?
Hmmmm....

And we're supposed to have a foot of snow this weekend. Wouldn't you rather come visit me than jet off to Hawaii????

Fri Feb 23, 12:19:00 PM 2007

Shelley L. MacKenzie said…

Have a great & safe trip Camy!

Fri Feb 23, 05:41:00 PM 2007

Anonymous said…

Lucky you. I love Hawaii and desperately want to get back there soon to visit my grandmother who can no longer travel. So yeah, a little hard to sympathize, but I do get what you're saying. It's comfortable at home. Once you're there I'm sure you'll have a fabulous time. Be safe!

Sat Feb 24, 02:02:00 AM 2007

Ronie Kendig said…

Have a safe trip, Camy! I miss you already. :-D

Sat Feb 24, 09:03:00 AM 2007

Unknown said…

Camy,
I didn't notice before, but I love that you use the Captain's Log thing at the beginning of your posts. This Trekkie thinks that's a fun way to show your appreciation of Star Trek.

Sun Feb 25, 08:44:00 PM 2007

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