Family

I am back from my visit to St. Pete to see family. It was a whirlwind as always. At first I get upset then I adjust, then I get a routine. Then it's time to leave. Gosh I have done this my whole life and it doesn't get easier. I am a creature of habit and I like it that way. I just want to stay in one place after Ecuador. One town where I can bike, and swim, and hike, and be around like minded people. Away from Florida. I got to spend time with mommy and Patty and Lorena, and a little with everyone else. That was my trip for the year. It's a lot. I ate a lot of sweets too. Coping mechanism perhaps. I biked though which was nice, and I had Marcela's house to myself. That was perfect. As for family, I will continue to be close to Patty and support mommy. And be there for anyone else if they ask. If they reach out. I don't chose my family, but I can chose who I get close to. I am not homesick now. Just full of sugar, lol. Time to get back into the routine. Prepare for December. Lots of trips. Loja by bike, Panama with Sonja, Volcanos. Walk the walk. Get out there. Live. Be free. 

I'm grateful for...

- mommy

- patty and lorena

- being back home 

- my health physically, mentally, and emotionally 

- my knee healing

- being safe and financially secure 

- my job 

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