Wisconsin summers are unbeatable. Growing up next to a summer holiday town and plenty of nature all around has instilled lots of love for this time of year. So I get so excited every summer when we return for a vacation.
This summer had an added element of a family wedding. It was the first time in years I got to see all my cousins and the first family gathering where the cousins met as adults. Although the wedding itself was a bit hectic and there was the inevitable family drama, Bobbie was beautiful and the party was so much fun. And to spend time with aunts, uncles, and cousins I haven't seen in ages was priceless. Living so far away from home and now that family members are grown up and spreading throughout the country I feel like I miss a lot of the good and bad times so it was nice to be able to give support and take part in the experience.
The other great part in visiting home is seeing my friends. It has been so difficult to stay in touch the way I would like to. Life moves on and in all different directions. I feel lucky to have a few friends that no matter what is going on in life, when you meet again everything is amazingly certain. There are great conversations and laughter and it is great to know there are people in the world who just get you.. and accept you just how you are. I wish I had more time to spend with those friends this trip.
The part that I always long for is the space, the driving, the comfortable feeling of home, and the nature. I wish that we hadn't gotten to spend more time at the lake and in the sun. I wanted more of a tan and light inside myself I guess :) I was happy with my trip but of course would have liked a bit more.. a bit less running back and forth and more relaxing and just experiencing the weather and space.
What this trip has definitely given me is made me seriously consider doing our long planned road trip next summer. I feel that I don't want to put things off any more.. and just want to make it happen. Experience my country, experience life... Unfortunately we are getting older and its time to seize the say I suppose :)
