Over the past week, Jak and I have been on the road again, like a band of gypsies we rolled down the highway. Seven days, 2700 miles (round trip) over 12 states. Our journey of a thousand (plus) miles began with Jak giving me the stink eye and ended with poison ivy on my feet. The good news is, everything in between went really well.
Since my childhood vacations always revolved around making this trip (in the reverse order), I didn't mind all the driving. Though a co-pilot would've been nice for conversation and perhaps to do some of the driving so I could do some sightseeing, Jak and I managed just fine. I stocked up at the library with books on CD and managed to get almost all the way through two. Sometimes I get a bit distracted listening to books so getting through two is a big accomplishment for me. Jak was a good passenger. Only occasionally did he get a little antsy or restless. He is an easy traveler as he will eat his meals and do his business pretty much anywhere so a rest area is more than adequate for him.
Jak's good nature was put to the test a bit when he had to spend a few days with Mom's new puppy. Maizie Grace is a good little dog, she is however young and I took to calling her Miss Wiggles. She made my Jakky look like angel (for the most part) as she took to jumping on his head. I reminded Jak that he was young and energetic once too. As I was loading up the car to head out on Tuesday Jak was outside watching me with a look that said don't leave me. When I got his leash, he literally jumped up and down and willingly got in the car which doesn't always happen. This picture pretty much sums it up. Maizie jumping at the camera, Jak in the background wondering if it's time to go home yet.
Aside from a quick tour through my old work stomping grounds, this trip was all about family. I had some really good visits with my step mom and aside from being very thin, she is otherwise so normal and positive. I was telling my dad it's too bad we can't donate weight to somebody like you donate blood. I'm sure she'd have a long line of willing donors at her door. By the time I left, my step mom was talking about taking a trip to come visit me. From the bottom of my heart I hope the treatment gives her the opportunity to do anything she wants to. And as much as anything, I believe her thinking forward like that will carry her through.
Today I go back to work which I have mixed feelings about. It will be good to see everyone. A week away has probably rejuvenated me some but it has also left with me a greater feeling that this is not what I want to be doing long term. So I will continue to pursue other potential opportunities and see where the road leads me.
Hopefully my week away has also provided me with the break I needed to get back into writing my blog regularly again. Several of you mentioned that you still check for updates and I'll work toward there being more.
For now, it's lunch and the US World Cup match.
Until next time...
Peace & Love,
Hope
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