"You've Lost that Travel Feeling"

I was walking with a friend tonight. Both of us have finished working for the semester. We were talking about how we feel when we get out of town. She said it was too bad that this feeling couldn't be recreated at home. I honestly thought I was the only one who felt that way. Lack of expectations, anonymity, freedom (just to name a few) make being away from home so relaxing. In fact, I feel more like myself away from home than I do here. It makes me sad that I feel this way actually. Anyways I have grown up responsibilities and can't be away all the time. I'm looking forward to the next time I can get away. I guess being here makes me appreciate every chance I get away even if it is only up the road to Vancouver.

I came across this story. I'm curious what others think about it.

http://www.worldhum.com/dispatches/item/the_cost_of_kindness_20071126/

NYC

I haven't written that much about my trip to NYC...I'm sitting here remembering my favourite moments from NYC and want to share them.

I loved the United Nations. It was far more than I expected...the Security Council, the art work...just being there...

The Broadway show "Hairspray". I loved it. I cried at the end of the show. I couldn't believe I was there on Broadway in this amazing theatre. I couldn't believe that I had seen such a great musical. I couldn't believe it was over...will definitely see more when I go back.

Meeting my husband's friend and his partner. We had dinner with them twice. Our friend's partner, Michael Storrings, designs Christmas decorations. I actually went to Rockefeller Centre to get one of his decorations so he could sign it for me during our second dinner. This is my most precious souvenir from NYC.

Spending time with my husband's aunt near Philadelphia. It was great to get a couple of home cooked meals and just to have a visit.

I can't wait to go back to the East Coast of the States. I will certainly plan to meet these people and do these activities when I go back.