Making it Real

In the car on the way to the airport coming back to San Francisco after Thanksgiving, my parents asked me yet again what I want for Chanukah. As per the usual, I say 'nothing.' There's nothing that I really need or want. So, finally I asked my mom in return and she said she wanted me back in NY. So after lots of thought about timing and jobs, I decided to make my way back to the right coast even if I don't have everything secure.

And I told my parents yesterday - on the eve of Chanukah.

My mom is a planning machine. So she's already called numerous times about dates and flights. I also got information on apartments from each of my parents. They are super excited, and I really appreciate their assistance. However, they do not tend to ASK the help I need and just assume and TELL me what I should do. It drives me a little crazy. But nevertheless, it's now real. Well, it looks like the actual flight will be on Monday or Tuesday, March 5 or 6. I aim to ship my stuff the week prior and order whatever I need to be delivered before I arrive.

So, I went back and started looking at the beginnings of this blog and have a feeling that I will discontinue once I'm settled back in the East.

There are a number of things that I would like to do before I head out. Since I don't have the same support circle nor the roots in the area as I did in Atlanta, I am not sure how much I will share the news of my departure before I go. I certainly don't want a hoopla or anything. But that's something I need to figure out.

Keeping the Gratitudes coming:

1. my yoga students for understanding my extreme lateness to class today due to my alarm failing to wake me up

2. holiday tunes at the sushi restaurant

3. having left over Chanukah candles from last year!

4. my parents

5. time to get my car serviced today