Well, the jury's out: Emily does NOT want to go back to California.
The past 3 days have flown by and I'm not even close to wanting to go home... Somehow I thought that being back in Colorado would be too hard (aka: too emotional) for me and that I would abhor being back. I even thought, "It's probably good that I'm going going back for a few days because any longer might be too long for me."
BOY, WAS I WRONG.
The truth is that I'd like to stay here permanently - unfortunately, I don't have any of my stuff with me and I think my parents would kill me if I stayed. But, being back in Colorado was a wonderful experience because I was able to come "home", spend some time with my dearest friends, and finally get over my irrational fear of being in our apartment without Derek. I had to laugh because as I was flying into Colorado Springs, I literally had a smile plastered on my face as we began our final descent. I felt like I was returning home from a too long vacation - I was actually looking forward to sleeping in our bed and being in our apartment! I surprised myself at how excited I was to be back. It was an incredible feeling to have (and such a relief since I was convinced I'd be bawling the entire time). Needless to say, the trip started out on a really positive note.
After I got settled into my apartment, I was able to finally spend some down time with two wonderful women, Sara and Erica, whom I've gotten to know and love over the months. I'm awfully lucky to have met both of them here - that way, when Derek and I get sick of each other, I'll have people to hang out with while he plays video games! For the past 3 days, we've spent our time going between each others apartments/houses, laughing, talking, sitting in the hot tub, eating food that is horrible for us (but oh-so-delicious), and watching movies that are hilariously too immature for we married ladies (we watched Disney's "African Cats" tonight after dinner). Welcome to married life, where your maturity level does not always reflect your age!
I don't think I need to tell any of my readers just how wonderful my weekend turned out to be. I've loved sleeping in Derek's and my bed, running around the familiar streets of "The Springs", and spending time with my friends, so my return to California will be bittersweet. Though, at this point, I'd trade the temperate California winter for Colorado's bitter cold simply because it would mean that I am, truly, back home. I'm so sorry to have to leave tomorrow but I'm looking forward to my return in January, for it will be an amazing one.
So glad you had a great time! Just think: Not too much longer until January.... and then I can't wait to go back out there and visit YOU! Can't wait to hear all about your trip <3
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