If you're related to me, you heard the news yesterday that we won't be traveling home this summer. You know that whole US budget problem thing that has been happening for a while now? Yeah, it affects us too. Hydroponic plant, hydroponic plant . . . taking my roots wherever I go . . .
Moving on. We are excited about living in Bahrain and the idea of taking extra time to explore the capital city of Manama instead of hurrying back to the states is appealing. Maybe not as appealing as relaxing in my parents' backyard surrounded by my favorite Trader Joe's foods while petting my cat, but whatever.
And by going directly to Bahrain, we won't suffer a temperature shock like we would if we were in 115 degree humidity, then spent time enjoying California's lovely 75-80 degree days and then had to go back to 115 degree humidity. It will be much easier not having to adjust to those sorts of temperature swings. It's practically providential.
Another bonus? Those pesky goodbyes. Since we won't be going home to visit, we won't have to say goodbye to everyone as we leave again. This change of plans is looking better and better all the time!
If you really know me, you know that this is all tongue in cheek and after the initial surprise wore off (Hey honey, guess what? We're actually not going home this summer!), I can truly say that I am content. One of my favorite quotes is from the 1995 award winning film,* The Brady Bunch Movie, where Mike Brady tells the kids that they don't need to worry about losing their house because "wherever you go, there you are." That's how I feel about things. As long as I'm happy with who I am and happy with my family, it doesn't matter where we live or where we're sent.
*award given by me in the category of Best Parody of The Brady Bunch
Of course it would be nice to go back to America and see all of our friends and family, and it would be nice to have the family reunions we were hoping to plan, but we don't know enough about where we're going to anticipate what will be nice about this new development. And who knows? We may get word next week that makes this change of plans null and void. Aren't you glad that you have me in your life to keep things exciting?
5 comments:
You are leading a very exciting life. Experiencing once in a life time opportunities. Showing your children how others in the world live...that's very exciting.
As the old saying goes, "It's not where you go or what you do, but it's who you're with that counts."
But we're still sad.
Aw, I'm sorry you won't see your family, but you have a great outlook!
That '95 movie is a classic. I'm holding back laughter just thinking about it. And, one of my FAVORITE 80's actors, Shane Conrad, was in it---I was IN LOVE with him after he starred with his dad, the fabulous Robert Conrad, in 'High Mountain Rangers'. Now THERE's a series I'd pay serious coin to get my hands on.
xoxo :)
But what about the cat???? Does this mean he/she/it will be your parents cat for the next two years? It's good all the grand-parents were over to visit but I feel sad for the Aunts and cousins....
Jan, thankfully my parents are just as flexible and are willing to keep my cat for now. Whew!
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