Epilogue - The Day After
The strangest thing about vacations is that the better they are, the more it feels like it was all a dream when you return. Even now, if it weren’t for the hundreds of photos I’m downloading from my bf’s computer (yes, we are on the same home network and it is currently scheduled to take FOUR bloody hours for the transfer to finish), it feels like it was all a nice, long dream. I went to the eye doctor this morning and he asked “How are you doing today?” and for the first time in many, many months, I honestly replied “I’m doing well!” It felt good, not having to lie.
Vacations are times of adventure, and times of introspection. I think I was able to accomplish some of both. I needed this time away, to think about things, to think about my own path and where I’m headed - and how I need to get there. I think of it as “tare-ing”, like you do on an electric scale - press the button to return you to equilibrium.
Krispy Kremes, you can’t leave home without it! (Actually, there isn’t one on Oahu) This pic was upon our arrival, note our white arms. Wait until you see the after pics!More pics and stories to come!
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April 4th, 2004 at 12:41 am
Hey! It sounds like you had a really great time on your trip! And it’s funny the things you say, because it’s mostly true. It just seems like really good vacations are dreams, and then it’s back to the old grind. But in some way, you feel better. It’s always nice to get out of the same old rut and refresh yourself.
You are the one person who I could say deserved this more than anyone else. I’m so happy to hear that you came back refreshed.
Much love,
G
April 4th, 2004 at 1:03 am
Krispy Kreme is overrated. The doughnuts are good but I dont see why people go crazy over them.
April 4th, 2004 at 1:05 am
Marvin the Martian is overrated. The comics are good but I don’t see why people go crazy over him.
April 4th, 2004 at 3:19 am
I don’t care if they’re overrated or not! I would do just about anything for a Krispy Kreme here in Osaka! Looking forward to hearing and seeing more of your trip~ glad you had a great time!
April 5th, 2004 at 10:34 pm
Hey now!!!! That just plain crossing the line!!! What did Marvin Martian ever do to you!?!? Hehe
April 9th, 2004 at 12:48 am
Good lord that looks like a lot of doughnuts.
April 9th, 2004 at 4:40 pm
Yup…. 4 dozen…. mmmmmmm