Things Worth Looking Forward To.

I talked to my mom yesterday, and we discussed my moving home. It's creeping up oh-so-slowly, but oh-so-surely. There are many reasons why I cannot wait to be back in good old Bureau County, and here are just a few:

• The Heing House -- There is a way things are done in my beloved home. We're the kind of family who makes rice and scotcharoos in the morning, watches old movies all day, and generally laugh a lot about random things. I'm looking very forward to being back in the mix!
• Chicago -- The nice thing about where we live is that we are only a short train ride away from the city. While I may not have my lovely apartment on Wolfram anymore, I officially know enough about the city to ride the train up in the morning and spend the day putzing around like I used to. I can't wait for that first trip up, going to a movie at Landmark, hanging downtown. And of coures, the impending trips with my sister!
• My Buddies -- Cannot wait to be back in the swing of things with my crew back home. Seriously, I feel like part of me is missing when I don't get to see them and hug them and catch up on life with them. I mean, we talk, but it's not the same when you are used to regular check ins.
• Weekends with My Dog -- I have made no secret of how much I miss my dog. Draper and Snicket (my cat) are my beebees, and I can't wait to have endless chances to hang with my canine companion. It's been a long time since I've been able to just go see him to my heart's content, so it will be very, very nice.
• Working -- Working in Bureau County has been part of my life since I was 16. And I love it. I miss feeling part of the action, knowing people "from work" and having that sense of community. I don't have that in Ridgecrest, and I can't wait to start hustling in BC.