A few things...

I try not to complain or whine too much on my blog.  That wouldn't be any fun for anybody to read and there really is no reason for me to dwell on such things.  I am really lucky to have this opportunity and see all of the things that I am seeing.  But, indulge me for a few lines...

Yesterday morning I had a great conversation with a really good friend.  We laughed and caught up and planned for some time together during my visit home in December.  I have made some nice friends here but none that are at the stage of friendship where we have history together.  I miss being around people who know me and who I know well...

On my walk home from dinner last night I saw Lucy (the neighborhood stray kitty) sitting on the steps.  I decided to sit down with her for a bit and pet her.  She just lapped it up in true kitty style winding around me rubbing kitty fur all over me.  If you have pets you now how comforting they can be just being around you or welcoming you home after a long day.  Thankfully I have Lucy here but it just isn't the same...I miss my kitties...

Alan hasn't been feeling well the past couple of days.  It is nothing serious but still annoying for him.  I wish I were home to run and get him juice and just generally take care of him.  I miss him...

And now this morning I am having a tasty cup of coffee while listening to the Carolina Hurricanes game.  Some of my good friends are at the game as well as Alan.  I'm thankful I can listen in and email and text them during the game.  But, it just isn't the same...

I'll be home in just over a month so will get to see everybody, hang out with Alan, play with my kitties, and go to a handful of Canes games.  And I'm sure I'll start my day and get preoccupied with something else going on...but for now...I miss these things...

P.S.  The Canes just scored their second goal.  Woohoo!