The Last Boat to America

So, this is it.

I plan to keep you all updated on the continuation of my journey back home, but, I'll probably be signing off for a bit while I get home and process things. I have a lot of catching up to do as well, so hopefully I won't be around the computer much.

But, since I am far too emotional at the moment to write anything of clear substance, I thought that I would provide you with a list of things that I plan on doing within 48 hours of arriving home. These are, mostly, exclusive of the obvious things involving family and friends, such as hugging, chatting, etc. So, for your entertainment (and my distraction):

First Things First: A to-do list upon my arrival to the States (in no particular order)

1. Eat chick-fil-a.
2. Drink sweet tea (from Tori's mom and from Publix, and the mentioned restaurants).
3. Drive.
4. Eat Al's.
5. Eat Panera.
6. Call/text/receive calls on my iPhone (I've missed my ringtones!)
7. Spend DOLLARS and CENTS (hahaha. not that I have any left to spend...).
8. Go to the beach.
9. Drive again.
10. Play with my puppy (who is actually an old lady now).
11. Dance in my kitchen.
12. Drink good, cold skim milk.
13. Drink good, cold Dr. Pepper (the Dr. Pepper tastes different here).
14. Take pictures of things around my neighborhood that I've failed to notice before.
15. Go sit by the river.
16. Drive some more.
17. Teach my family how to play Big Bertha.
18. Get my camera cleaned/get my speedlight fixed/buy a new lens.
19. Print pictures.
20. Did I mention driving?

Is it coincidence that the three food places I miss the most all have the best sweet tea? I think not.

There are many more things I will be doing, but, I will update you later on. Thanks for joining me these past four months! Look forward to keeping in touch with you.

Sing me the truth, sweet bird of youth. I got some trouble trying to understand. Beneath the veils of mystery, are these the movements of an unseen hand? Our arms are filled with sunken treasure, baby; now our heads are filled with perfect sound. But do we truly see it, hey, 'til we're placing it in the ground? Make me a boat, away I'll float into the stillness of a pure blue sky...

Love,

lvp