Home again Home again, Jiggity Jig

On February 4th, I fly home to my glorious and beautiful Florida and spent two luxorious weeks there. My Dad was waiting for me with sunflowers, one of our songs, and chick-fil-a. I ran to meet him as I walked through the final gap between us and we just stood there hugging each other for a good 5 minutes. It was heaven. <3 My time home was honestly exactely what I needed. I got to sleep (even if poorly for the first week thanks to jet lag), have my favoarite food and be with family and friends. Since it's late and I'm feeling tired, I'm going to give you the highlights of the trip. (Hey, I still have to write about Vietnam!) Highlights include: Islands of Adventure with my Dad -Making fun of tourists with my Dad at said place -Painting pots with my Mom -Catching up with one of my best friends Jacqui -Hanging out with Andrew (man that boy is a talker! Lol!) -Seeing my old friends at Tally -Introducing two people who became friends -Fun times with James and Lauren -Bonding with said new old friend Lauren -Swing Dancing at FSU (ahhhh, my old love) -Getting to catch up with Adam -Spending some time with Alex (yay for best friends :) ) -Fixing my teeth!!! Yay! -Playing with my kids at Morning Star -Interviewing for China -Meandering around Mount Dora with my folks before going to horse back riding with them and my brother -Seeing and hanging out with my oldest friend! :D -Having dinner with Tracy (man that girls a riot) -Attending a Shakespear play with my Mom -Going to the zoo with Richard (he loves Kangaroos now. How am I to keep up?) -Lunch at my favorite German restaurant! -Playing with Leeland and other puppys at the park -Talking with my usher after church (I'm his new girlfriend! Oh la la!) -Not experiencing jet lag flying back to Korea -Having my flights to Korea changed so that I got home at 4pm instead of 9:30pm! And that's all I've got. As you can tell, it was a very busy schedule! Some days I would go home for an hour or less before having to leave for another appointment or engagment. It was a little busy, and I loved it till the end. But if I had to do it all over again, I would in a heart beat. I love everyone at home, and miss the way you guys love me unconditionally and understand my strange humor and quirks. It makes me feel accepted and wonderful. Thanks for that. Honestly and seriously. You guys give me the fuel and happiness I need to continue on doing what I'm doing, knowing you'll always be there to support and encourage me. Thinking of a few in particular, who have really been there, helped me out when I needed it, or just taken the time to talk to me while I've been away. Every little bit means something to me, really truely. For now, I'm off. I have a bike ride around the town, into an island and out to some country areas tomorrow morning. Then after that, I'm thinking of finding my way to the beach and enjoying some swimming time out in the ocean. I'm rather excited about it! I'm finally finding my grove in the group I think; mostly with the older folks on my tour if you can believe it. I think my quietness is accepted more, and my sarcasm understood better. :) But more on Vietnam later, I promise. Much love to all, and to all, a good night. Rita