Living somewhere that is not your home is a challenge. I should be really good at it. After working those European contracts in Germany and Holland; I became a pro at turning strange places into comfier, more like home, spots in my life. Two months is a long time to be uncomfortable. Four months is an even longer time to be uncomfortable. In addition to bringing small transitional objects along with me, decorating and arranging my space a little more to my taste, and splashing some twinkie lights and candles around; I've found that there is comfort in routines and "treating" myself.
There's nothing like a frothy, French press hazelnut flavored Godiva coffee, chocolate, and a croissant with fig jam to carry me home! Starting the morning off right, familiar, and special gets any day going in the best way possible. Have a great morning. What would you do to treat yourself today?
Interesting. Are you greatly affected by flying long distances? I find that it takes me at least three days to start feeling normal after a cross-Atlantic flight, and Janet ALWAYS gets sick with various breathing disorders for a month or so. It looks like you can jump right in after a flight. Just curious.
Lou
Posted by: Louis Plauche' | 10/30/2014 at 12:51 PM
Hey Lou-interesting question for me. When I fly alone I find that I'm great going towards Europe and can jump right in upon arrival. I have more trouble returning to the states, but find that if I can just keep on with whatever my routine is at the time regardless of how I feel...it's not so bad. My trouble comes when I travel with the pets because I have to do all kinds of physical, mental and emotional gymnastics to make sure that all of us are well and not too crazy. The other thing I would say is that I sleep in France...I don't seem to be able to sleep in the states. Oh well...I just keep moving. I think it's all worse as we get older. I'm sorting and trying to look long range for myself these days! Love, Laury
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | 10/30/2014 at 12:58 PM