Hello strangers. I am back from my overseas trip and – as always – am incredibly emotionally jetlagged. The general feeling of “blah, what am I doing here?” has yet to completely fade away and this always translates into a rather sluggish re-entry into my routine and daily life here in CA. I know from past experience that this will get better, but the first few days…? Tough shit.
I did have the best time though, and I am happy to report that I almost checked everything off my Germany bucket list. Sometimes, I just run out of time, but it worked out well this time, despite the fact that this was a rather short overseas trip for me (I usually try to go for at least two weeks what with the long flight and all.)
I didn’t make it to the downtown market with my Mom on Saturday morning (bummer!), but I got to attend one of my nephew’s soccer football matches instead, which was a special treat. I’ll take it.
I’ve been trying to catch up on you guys’ blogs over the last few days, but it’s been a bit overwhelming, to be honest. My Feedly reader had 1000+ unread blog posts upon my return and I had to make the tough decision to skip anything older than 2 weeks. I hope you forgive me. I usually hate doing that (because what if I miss something really important?), but for my own sanity, I had to be brave this time.
I hope May has been treating you well so far.
I’ll be back with some recaps and regular posting pretty soon!
Eva
May 22, 2017 at 7:18 amOh San, sadly, I SO know how you feel. It’s awful, and at one point a couple of years ago I was seriously wondering if I should rather just forego those trips altogether to avoid the heartbreak (crazy, I know!). It hurts, every time, and instead of getting used to it all, it only seems to get harder the older I get. SIGH.
I hope you’re feeling better soon! I usually do after a couple of days when I am able to focus on all the things I really enjoy and that are good about my life here. Take care of yourself!
Beth
May 22, 2017 at 7:36 amIt is so hard to get back into a groove after a trip like that! Take your time!
Karen M peterson
May 22, 2017 at 7:40 amI’m getting ready for a three week international trip myself. I LOVE traveling, but I know just what you mean. Coming home is so tough. The transition back is always hard. I hope you feel better soon!
Shann eVa
May 22, 2017 at 10:44 amWelcome back! Sounds like you had a great trip, and I can’t wait to read the re-cap. Jet lag and getting back into the groove of regular life is tough, so be easy on yourself.
Lindsay
May 22, 2017 at 11:23 amI’m heading to Europe in August and I can only imagine what will be waiting for me when I get back!
Glamamom
May 22, 2017 at 12:49 pmGermany is on my bucket list! Feel well and rest up!
Kim
May 22, 2017 at 5:51 pmWelcome back and YAY for checking off most of that bucket list. Get some rest! Traveling is so exhausting!
ShootingStarsMag
May 22, 2017 at 6:23 pmI’m glad you had such a great time – and were able to check off most of your Germany bucket list.
Feisty Harriet
May 23, 2017 at 9:21 pmGirl, I have whole folders in my feed reader dedicated to “only when I have the time.” ZERO guilt on that!
Yay for lovely trips!
xox
suki
May 23, 2017 at 11:43 pmwelcome back! it was great keeping up with your adventures in Germany on Instagram. :) i’m behind on reading blogs, but now that I started updating again, I’ll be keeping up again. :P
Kim Airhart
May 24, 2017 at 6:31 amWelcome back!! I have been MIA lately as well but not for a good reason like a trip to Germany. Lucky Duck!!
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns
May 30, 2017 at 10:53 amDon’t feel bad about marking posts as read. We all understand! It’s overwhelming to catch up when you have been away. I will likely do the same or only comment on some posts.
I am glad you had a wonderful trip home. I hope the emotional hangover has gone away as it’s tough to feel that way for an extended period of time. I can’t imagine how hard it is to be so far from your family! Hugs to you!!!
Maribeth
June 7, 2017 at 12:28 pmI missed your trip. Still struggling with being ill. I think 2017 will be chalked up as the year I wasted on illness.
I did have a surprise last week. A week ago on Sunday morning, my door bell rang and I went to answer it (in my pajamas) and there was a dear friend of mine from Buchholz, DE! I was shocked. She has been worried about me because of my illness, and decided to just come. She got a cheap ticket out of Hamburg, and arrived here for six days! A few people here thought this was a little crazy, but to me, it showed me how much she cares. I will say that the 6 days went by too fast and we had a wonderful, quiet, chatty, time!