I miss writing, although I'm pretty sure no more than perhaps one or two people even check this site anymore. Regardless, writing still feels relieving and comforting, even if no one ever reads it. Perhaps especially if no one reads it...
We arrived home this morning from our trip to New York City. Overall the trip was simply fantastic. We spent Christmas with the Edwards, with whom I feel so comfortable and at home. All 29 of them welcomed us into their home like we were truly one of the family. I met many new people and was thankful to see some familiar faces of those I knew. Serving dinner for 34 people seemed effortless for the experienced cooks among the family, although it was hard to see Laura forced to the sidelines due to her cancer. We all did our best to keep her positive...something many people forget to do even in times of health. I promised I'd see her again...I know she'll make it through this. There's no way she can't with all of her family supporting her...
In addition to spending time with the Edwards, we of course did TONS of shopping, visited some sites, and had more than enough family time. We successfully escaped both the Christmas and the New Years rape-r, made up and then referenced a new drug (JEWEED!) and 5 out of 5 people agreed that Emily's made up statistics are annoying. The 'inside jokes' that our family trips generate may be my favorite part of traveling...Breakfasts at Hot and Crusty or at Grand Central became a tradition, as did tea and sweets in front of the tiny TV in the kitchen of the apartment. Each morning we awoke (too early) and trekked into central Brooklyn or Manhattan to shop and enjoy the city...
On the 26th we went to the Christmas show with the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. I'd expected it to be too cheesy/touristy for my taste, but it was surprisingly SPECTACULAR. The Rockettes are simply amazing and their performance was flawless. Afterwards we all walked to Stage Diner and I had pastrami for the first time! Quality experience.
While the trip was wonderful, it's also great to be back home. I am so thankful for MP, without whom I would be so lonely...maybe I'm just as She said I'd be, left alone because of how I treat me, but MP and MR remind me I never will be truly forgotten or alone. I do wish a certain someone would pick up his phone, or a few certain someones would stop treating me as...well. Forget it.
Either way, I wish all of you a lovely winter and to those of you on holiday, rest, relax and enjoy!!
Light,
S-
