I flew out yesterday to Nebraska to visit my aunt and uncle who live in Iowa. That was a long day, but all went well. I’m thinking a travel day is a day you want to go well, yes?
They had a blizzard the day before I arrived, so everything is blanketed in white. It was beautiful when the plane was landing, the slanting sun cast long shadows from the stark trees and glinted off windows, looking for all the world like jewels from a pirate’s treasure chest.
When we landed, the pilot said it was 20*F. I looked out the window to see drifts of snow and an airport worker dressed in shorts. I immediately thought of my husband, who wasn’t able to accompany me on this trip, who wears shorts and flip-flops in the snow. I’d just arrived, hadn’t even exited the plane, and a wave of homesickness hit me full force in the stomach.
The first night away from home is always the worst for me. I expect it and mentally prepare for it. Doesn’t make it any less frustrating to experience, though.
Tonight (Friday night) was a fancy dinner. I got to dress up and look all pretty. It was a fun thing to do, to go out on the town with my aunt and uncle. One funny observation, there was an older man going around with his digital camera taking self-portraits of himself with his friends. Somehow it was funny to see that… I mean, I’m used to seeing teenage kids doing it and knowing that picture will show up on Facebook, but an elderly person? I dunno, it was just fun to see that the self-portrait thing has crossed the age boundary, I guess.
It’s really good to be here with my aunt and uncle. They are dear to me and I enjoy them very much.
I hope you have a blessed weekend, as I plan to do.
Jammie J's Quest 
Shorts and flip-flops in the snow?? Tony has never experienced a good Canadian Winter that’s for sure. 😉 Send him up here to visit this week. 😉
Have a great weekend, J! Enjoy your family.
Tony *always* wears shorts and flip-flops in the snow. It’s kind of his trademark. heh
Welcome to my weather! Although it’s going to be a balmy 30 degrees today.
Glad your flight went well with all the crazy weather lately. Nice to know you got to your destination safely. Enjoy your weekend with family!
We reached a high of 26° on the 12th. This morning, when I left to come home, it was 0° at 6:30 AM. *shiver*
I couldn’t have times my travel days any better, I think. 🙂
Enjoy your visit! I hope you get lots of good pics and memories with your peoples.
Thanks — I did!
Wish I could be there.
Give them each a hug from me.
Love you,
Me too.
I did.
Love you too.
Wishing you a safe and wonderful visit.
Thank you!
Sweetie all dressed up and her sweetie is at home alone with no place to go in his shorts, hehehehe, miss you and can’t wait to see you and hold you tomorrow night, XXOXOXOXOX
In your shorts and flip-flops. 🙂
Glad to be home.
xoxo
lol. maybe the old guy posted that pic on his facebook. hehe.
miss you… when are you coming home to me?!
stay safe and warm! 🙂
xo
He might have done just that! hehe
Miss you too… give me a day to get settled back into my routine. I’m totally jet lagged tonight!
xo