Vacations
I know when I need a vacation, but I never really know quite how much until I get there – when all the packing, planning and travel is over and I look up and realize, I am on vacation! I don’t have to go to work. I don’t have to do anything. It. Feels. Fucking. Wonderful.
There is also an added value to going home. Home. I don’t use that term lightly, in this context. Coming home means returning to my country, coming home to my family, and even coming home to the house I grew up in. I feel warm and safe and mellow here. Like I’ve stepped out of my life for a little while, just put it on hold while I take a breather, a refresher. I feel comforted by the Canadian flags, the familiar streets, the presence of family. Even something as simple as the way someone pronounces a word makes me smile.
And then today I joined a bunch of happy, excited Canadians waving flags and wearing red, gathered to see this:
Yes, the Olympic torch. And I thought to myself, damn, this is so freaking cool that I get to be here to experience this in my hometown.
I guess you guys care about the winter games ;)
Amazing.
Enjoy it! Are you going to go to any of the events?
Your post made me homesick — & I live in Canada, lol. ; ) But I know what you mean about vacations at home. I still get the same feeling whenever I go to visit my parents. Enjoy!!
I used to feel that way when I used to live in the US and would go home for Christmas or part of the summer. I now find that I often feel that way about coming home after vacation…. lol
I love the picture!!!
N – We don’t have any tickets yet, but we’re seeing what’s still available. We plan to go downtown to check out all the free events and concerts and general buzz in Vancouver. Even outside the city the buzz is amazing!
Awesome! You deserve the great vacay.
soooo lucky! i want to visit there someday
That is an awesome photo!! Didn’t know you were from Canada. My MIL is from Montreal. I am glad you have been feeling good!
Best Wishes,
your lurker friend in Atlanta!