One month 'til Mama!

I know I just posted yesterday, but I've got a 2 hour break in between classes, so I figured I'd remind everyone that I GET TO SEE MY MOMMY IN A MONTH!!! I know I saw my parents in January so it's not like it's been 6 months or anything, but I only saw them for 2 days and even if I'd seen them for a week, I'd still be missing them just as much 2 months later. If you can't tell, I love and miss my family very much.

I wasn't really sure what this post was going to be about other than seeing Mama Green soon, but I think I've got an idea now! I've been talking a lot about how sad I am that my time here is ending and everything I'm going to miss, so I'll put an upbeat spin on this one!

What I'm Looking Forward to Most about Coming Home:

• seeing my family everyday

I consider myself to be very close with my family and I can't wait to see them everyday. It's something I took for granted before I left and I'm honestly super excited to spend time with them. I wish I was able to see all of family every day, but the least I can do is appreciate being around those who are close by.

• seeing how freaking big my niece, Kiely, has gotten

Since I live at home with Kiely and see her everyday, I don't see a drastic transformation with her like I do with all of my other nieces and nephews. I've spoken to her on skype and I can already hear how much her language is progressing, but I can't wait to see how much she's grown. Also, her manners and general attitude have become much more grown up, so I'm looking forward to seeing those changes too!

• being home for the summer means summer vacation and seeing the rest of my family

I'm lucky enough to live with my sister, Nicole, still, but my other siblings, Heather and Stephen, both live far away with their families. So I don't get to see them and their munchkins too often. But, I'm hoping that everyone will be able to get together again this summer in Myrtle Beach so we can catch up and I can see how big everyone has gotten. I'll even get to meet my new niece, Kinsley, for the first time! Also, while I'm in Myrtle Beach, I'll get to see Poochi and meet her husband and their little boy (if he'd hurry up and come out already!)

• speaking to Jason without having to use a camera or a keyboard

The two of us have been working really hard to speak often and be there for each other, even though we're far apart. But, I'm so tired of this time difference and saying goodnight via webcam and good morning via email. I want to be able to give each other advice and support in person. Plus, we talk so much that sometimes I trick my brain into thinking he's still 5 minutes away, so it'll be really nice to actually be able to call him up and grab lunch spur of the moment when I get the urge to- as opposed to now, where I just remember that I'm in France and that the Chuck Wagon is not.

• eating at the Chuck Wagon

That last sentence just made me think of their biscuits and sausage gravy and fjsdoyhfôitgoh. That will be one of my first stops, for sure. While we're discussing food, I am also looking forward to greasy pizza (preferably buffalo chicken), green bean casserole, corned beef (since I didn't get any on Sunday), buffalo wings from Slider's, penne a la vodka from Matteo's, a bacon egg and cheese on a hard roll from JoJo's, split pea soup from Windmill, beef stroganoff, and anything from Pancho's and Gringo's.

• seeing my friends

I love my friends here, but I haven't forgotten those at home! Whether it's hanging out with people in New Milford or driving up to New Britain to see friends there, I am so excited to catch up with everyone because, let's face it, I'm pretty shit at keeping in touch. It's a weird time now because everyone is graduating and looking for jobs and moving around and I just don't know who is up to what, so I'm excited to chat and have a good time with everyone.

• driving

I miss driving so much. It's weird because it's not like I was obsessed with driving beforehand, but I have had the urge to drive since the first week I was here. There's no need for me to drive here, but I just miss my car. I hope my family is treating the tortoise okay! I'm probably going to get in and stall within the first 5 seconds, but whatevs.

• working at the golf course

I know it sounds silly, but I always have such a great time with everyone I work with. I miss giving all the golfers a hard time and driving the cart around on a beautiful day. I even miss dodging golf balls and running from over-protective geese. I am even looking forward to grabbing a bagel and coffee before opening the pro shop before sunrise. I don't know if I'll find a teaching job or where I'll be in the next year, but I'm happy to have good old CVCC to enjoy this summer at least.

• getting a large coffee that is actually large

I guess this one doesn't need much of an explanation...

• sleeping in a comfortable bed
• not having to constantly watch for dog crap (and hoping that it is in fact dog crap.)   
• seeing my puppy and kitty!!

I suppose this has gotten a bit out of hand, but I think I've made my point. Even though I am going to miss it here terribly, I clearly have very very much to look forward to when I'm home. And that last word is the main thing I guess. I love Toulouse, but it's not home, and I guess that's what that whole list means to me- home.