Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Normal?

Normal? What is normal? Lately, I've been just trying to get through the day. Accomplish my errands on my "to do" list and make it to bedtime, so as to get a good nights sleep and start it over the next day. But today, something came over me. Almost a sense of calm. I was driving the kids home from Allie's dance lesson (the picture above was taken outside the church before class) and I suddenly felt like this routine was normal. I've only been driving in the suburbs North of Boston for about 3 weeks, but I am familiar with the names of lots of streets. I even know which ones are one way, which lane I need to be in and where to park. It might seem small, but this sense of calm almost made me feel like I was at home. I miss Kansas A LOT, but for the first time I feel confident and at ease here in Boston. This Dorothy isn't putting her ruby shoes away, but I will enjoy the "Emerald City" while I'm here.

3 comments:

Emz said...

YAY for enjoying!!

Happy you are feeling "at ease". :)

ozartink said...

You have found your "center" as far as Boston is concerned....you have now entered that "comfort zone"...After all...you are a Bostonian ....for now....a part of the community....

Angie said...

Hooray! but we miss you too.