Haul out the holly (It's the most wonderful time of the year)
So, after I write this, I'm going to turn off AIM, turn off my laptop (Stuart as he's known in some circles) and pack it away, for my parents are coming in 2 hours to bring me back to Groveland for the holidays...
Note: I did not say they're bringing me home.
I am home.
At one point last year, my friend Chris (Papa as he's known in some circles) told me that I would never be happy here unless I could let go of my past and my old home and make this city and the people in it my new home. At the time, I didn't know how I could possibly ever...I do know now.
Isn't it the most wonderful time of the year? Well, it's Christmas, it should be. Then why have I for the past week been saying goodbye to the people that I have come to love so much - or why have I not even gotten a proper goodbye with a lot of them? I have put two of my favorite people on planes to go very far away from me - why? Tis the season - I should be with them at this time!
And my best friend of all time - New York City. Give me your tired and poor (well, I'm known as both those things in all circles). I don't want to leave her right now. She is the best friend I will ever have. She can be cold, but at least gives you warning, and if it's too much to handle, there is always a cafe or something to duck into. If we have a fight, it only rains for about a day, and then we both get over it, hug and make up. She knows me better than anyone - she has soaked up my tears, and danced with me in moonlight. Next August, we'll have our 3rd year anniversary, and it will be the longest I've ever been that close to anyone - a good choice for a life long friend, don't you think?
Note: I did not say they're bringing me home.
I am home.
At one point last year, my friend Chris (Papa as he's known in some circles) told me that I would never be happy here unless I could let go of my past and my old home and make this city and the people in it my new home. At the time, I didn't know how I could possibly ever...I do know now.
Isn't it the most wonderful time of the year? Well, it's Christmas, it should be. Then why have I for the past week been saying goodbye to the people that I have come to love so much - or why have I not even gotten a proper goodbye with a lot of them? I have put two of my favorite people on planes to go very far away from me - why? Tis the season - I should be with them at this time!
And my best friend of all time - New York City. Give me your tired and poor (well, I'm known as both those things in all circles). I don't want to leave her right now. She is the best friend I will ever have. She can be cold, but at least gives you warning, and if it's too much to handle, there is always a cafe or something to duck into. If we have a fight, it only rains for about a day, and then we both get over it, hug and make up. She knows me better than anyone - she has soaked up my tears, and danced with me in moonlight. Next August, we'll have our 3rd year anniversary, and it will be the longest I've ever been that close to anyone - a good choice for a life long friend, don't you think?