I've been feeling a little homesick these past few days. I think part of it is due to the fact that Jenna and Mikalyn came to visit me, and that I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my parents in just a few weeks. But mostly, I think it's the weather that's got me down. While the sun has been ever so kind to grace us with its presence (somewhat) for a few sporadic days this week, I am just so done with the clouds and the cold. I know that Georgia isn't having things any easier, and in many ways the weather there is actually worse than it is here, but that doesn't stop me from longing for some Georgia sun.
I have a recurring day dream that I'm back in Georgia, wearing shorts and my chacos, swinging in my eno under the shade of pine and oak trees, while gnats and mosquitoes buzz around. It is blisteringly hot, and I am happy.
The song "Home" by Ben Rector has been playing in my head on repeat for about a week. I also made the mistake of watching a few of the UGA football videos that showcase what a great place Athens is. Not a wise move on my part. I'm not sure how many days I have left in London (partly because I haven't counted, and partly because I haven't bought a plane ticket yet) but I know it's somewhere just under 100. I'm trying to stay focused on this last home run stretch, but it's proving to be a bit of a challenge!
Some things I'm looking forward to come summer:
AthFest has officially announced their dates, but the music lineup is still pending
Potential north-south roadtrip to see where my mom grew up in Green Bay
Camping because I am so over being in a city
My friends Camille and Austin tying the knot
And of course, the arrival of the lombaby