The view from the retreat B&B front porch
I’ve been traveling a lot of late. In fact, as you read this, I’ll be on my alma mater’s college campus attending a function there. Over two month period, I’ve been in or will be in London; Iselin, NJ (conference); Ocean Beach, NJ (writer’s retreat); Little Rock (college function); Albuquerque (my mom) and despite being cancelled earlier…still possibly Kenya (please, please).
So although I’ve been having a grand time (and hopefully will be having even more!) I am also exhausted (have a book due in there too), and sleep deprived and slightly unsure of where I’m supposed to be from one minute to the next.
Hampton Court
All of which has made me very away of the little things about home that I love the best. Like a full pitcher of iced tea in the fridge waiting for me any time, day or night. The fact that my dog will pick up anything edible I happen to drop and therefore eliminate the need for cleanup aisle 11. All of my wardrobe at my fingertips and no chance of mismatching shoes, socks, clothing etc. (okay a little chance but only really early in the morning when I have to dress before I’m fully awake).
Home Sweet Home!
The necessary bits and bobs that allow me to handle a wardrobe malfunction without necessitating finding the nearest Walgreens. The ability to spend the day in jammies and not have to get dressed before breakfast. A full range of coat options for no matter what the day might bring (and did you know, Julia London, that my coat has a lining?)
So there you have it. Turns out I’m a homebody. Or at least I’d prefer for most of my time to be spent there. What things do you miss when you travel???
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wondered where you’d been lately!
Dee, you left me hanging!! What does your coat have?
I was thinking the same thing! Tell us, please!!
Too funny – a lining… which isn’t nearly as fun as if it were something more interesting– but I kept telling Julia that very thing in London and so it’s become a joke… and then I blew it by accidentally erasing the last bit! Having a wonderful time in Arkansas.
Travel is great, but I do have a pillow fetish. I need my down feather pillows. No matter how cushy the hotel ones are, they aren’t mine.
But all your trips sound thrilling and exotic from my writing desk in South Carolina. (Where it’s STILL 80 degrees!)
Totally allergic to feather pillows here, and they always have them now in hotels, so I survive on benedryl and a prayer!
I’m allergic to feathers, too. No down for me.
I travel in our 5th wheels so I just take my home with me. We love to travel and it is so much easier doing it this way. I don’t even have to worry about luggage because everything is ready for us.
Well that’s definitely the way to do it!
I do love traveling, but I agree with all you wrote, Dee. I miss my own bed. And having all my “stuff” at my fingertips. No matter how carefully I pack, I always find myself wishing, at least once, that I’d brought some article of clothing I didn’t bring. And my Keurig–I miss that perfect cup of coffee first thing, that one I drink in my pajamas, the one that’s made just the way I like it, with 2 Splendas and a splash of fat free half and half. Even if the hotel room has a coffee maker, it only ever has those packets of powdered coffee creamer.
Definitely having my own iced tea in the fridge — ready to go. Although the Capital Hotel here in Little Rock is beautifully appointed. No complaints. If you have to be away this is the way to do it!
I think the one thing I miss most when travelling is the comfort of my own home. Being able to cook what I want because its in the fridge/pantry. Using my bathroom with my soaps and toothpastes. And snuggling in my own bed.
Right there with you Ti!
I saw a plant in Epcot’s Living with the Land boatride yesterday called Ti, thought of you. I wanted a picture but it was too late. Maybe I’ll go back.
awwwww