I’m home!
After a very uneventful (the plane even left on time!) trip home I arrived back in Orlando this morning. Oddly enough, flying didn’t even bother me this time. I usually (internally) flip out before a flight and today it was seriously no big deal. Maybe I’m turning a corner? Or maybe it’s because I couldn’t wait to get home and see these crazies…
I won’t bore you to tears with details of my trip — but I will tell you that I was there for training (that yes, I actually got a lot out of) and I killed a cockroach. Like, 100% smashed that motherf*cker. You could say it was a highlight of the trip {I hate cockroaches more than almost any other insect – in the hierarchy, wasps/bees are #1}.
I was trying to think of any other business trip (or any trip in general) that I’ve been on where I traveled by myself — and none come to mind. While a coworker joined me for the training (thankfully!), she lives in the area and I was on my own in the evenings. I quickly realized that traveling by yourself is fun for about 5 hours and then it’s just super lame. Or maybe I’m just codependent?
Thankfully, because of the delay on Sunday, the first night I was there I just passed out. As for Monday night, well, I was excited to go shopping! I don’t remember the last time I REALLY went shopping by myself. Sure, I’ll pop into stores every now and then and look around – but I’m usually on a time crunch or I’m usually with one/both of the store destroyers. Do you KNOW how much fun hiding in expensive clothes is? My kids can tell you (for some reason they never hide in the sales racks). So basically, on Monday I went shopping.
I ALMOST bought this dress. Now I wish I had. And yes, I am wondering why I am posting this picture or why I even took it.
I lucked out at LOFT, I struck at about 15 other places. Woomp woomp.
Then, I ate dinner at California Pizza Kitchen (it was that or the food court) — where, in a half empty restaurant, the hostess put me at a table between 2 families with young kids. Do I have MOM written all over my face or what?? I didn’t mind, really. If anything it just made me miss my kids — and also wonder why there were at the mall on a Monday night at 8pm. Not to judge, but my kids were in BED. Maybe I’m the crazy one though.
Then last night, I had good intentions (after the workout I totally didn’t want to do, but I forced myself to do because I posted about it) to grab a burger and a few glasses of wine — but then some kind of weird rain storm hit (it just poured buckets for HOURS) and it all went down hill.
I waited forever to leave (and also, ate a cookie), and when I realized it wasn’t going to let up, I made for a run for it. I looked like a drown rat at dinner. Instead of the burger, I opted for a Ruby Tuesday salad (those croutons are just hard to resist!) and one glass of wine. Lame-ola. Now I kinda wish I had opted to go see a movie or something!
Thankfully, I am back tonight. With, flowers, shrimp tacos, happy kids, and a new appreciation for home.
There is just nowhere I’d rather be.
Have you traveled by yourself? Would you? (and where would you go?)
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Yes, you should have bought the dress! Looked good on you.
If I see it again – I’ll snatch it up!!
I agree, that dress looked really nice on you! Yes, I have traveled alone. Its hard to make a decision as to what you want to do an eat.. Glad you took the time to do some down time..shopping alone is always an adventure!! Glad that you are home and safe. See you all soon! Love & Hugs.. Mom
I actually hate going out to eat alone – but forced myself to do it this time! It’s SOOO awkward sitting by yourself.
Will we see you Sat. night?
I travel by myself often for work & you’re right, you really learn to appreciate what you have waiting for you back home!
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Go back and buy the dress! It looks really pretty on you
Too bad it’s in Norfolk! If I find it here – I will!
That dress is darn cute. You should totally go get it. I mean, totes go get it. Order it, whatever. So what did you think of Norfolk? See lots of sailors? I used to live there when me and the man were just dating. I like Virginia Beach better. Norfolk scared me.
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Too bad the dress is in Norfolk and I am back in Florida! If I see in my local Loft (doubtful) I will pick it up!
Norfolk is… Norfolk. Ha ha. I’ve probably traveled there or to Newport News the most for work. I can’t say I love it — but Virginia Beach IS nice and the traffic isn’t really THAT bad (unless there’s in accident in one of tunnels). I would never move there, but I don’t mind visiting. Plus, that airport is such a breeze to get in and out of!
The dress is super cute! I’ve traveled by myself a few times, mostly for work (boring – but luckily when I go to Boston I have friends to see) but last year I went to Florida to visit my BFF, who had just had her second baby and was on maternity leave. My hubby couldn’t make it so I went by myself. Had a blast with my bestie but missed my husband like crazy. It’s more fun to travel with someone else.
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Oh jealous of your trips to Boston! I would definitely not be alone if I was there.
That’s awesome that you went to visit you BFF when she was on maternity leave! I bet she loved having you there — maternity leave can also be a lonely time.
I’m to scared to travel by myself. I have huge respect for people that do as I don’t have the confidence to do so.