It's well past midnight as I write this in a tiny hotel room in the middle of a giant city. In just under 10 hours, I'll hopefully lift off the runway on the first leg of my trip home.
As is the case every time I travel alone, I miss being at home. I miss the background and foreground sounds that are unique to our little brood. I miss hearing my wife's voice live - the phone just doesn't cut it.
And I miss seeing her. Sure, I bring lots of pictures on my laptop and PDA, and I run the slide show when I'm not working. But I'd rather be looking at the real thing, because even a picture is a mere two-dimensional representation of reality.
This is what I'll see when I get home. I can't wait.
Your turn: Who's watching you? What is it that makes this person matter so much?
Well, it's my cat Sweetie...And he is sooooo sweet and such a love, and I'm the apple of his eye, and that ain't bad!! He is my great comforter and my great company, too!
ReplyDeleteHe Is The Best!
My husband watches me.
ReplyDeleteHe matters a lot to me. He's my world. He's my rock, my comfort, my everything. Ah, mush.
I suddenly miss him. Can't wait till the work day is over and we're together again. :D
P.S. That's a cute picture of your wife!
Nice post, Carmi, I hope your family appreciates you!
ReplyDeleteMy husband watches me too. We have been together for almost 43 years, and he "has my back".
Because when I get to bed at night, usually long after he has because he gets up so early in the mornings for work, in his sleep he will tuck his leg over mine. It always makes me feel secure for some reason.
ReplyDeleteMy SO, Eric, and my furkids...
ReplyDeletethey are important to me because I love them all and they are my best friends. We exist in a giving and loving environment.
My husband is watching me aswell. He is my hero, he is my safe place to fall, he is who makes me feel strong yet delicate, beautiful and smart at the same time. He is my biggest fan and my bestfriend..He is.....just him.
ReplyDeleteYow!! I thought that was your daughter!
ReplyDeleteGreat pic.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby of 11 years watches me. He is my best friend. Quite frankly, he is my life. I would not be the person I am today were it not for him.
I think your wife is very lucky to have somebody like you.
ReplyDeleteChatterhubby watches me.
Sometimes we talk 14 times a day, sometimes it gets sickening but when you live apart like we do, it needs to be done. I get nervous and anxious before he comes home on his days off. Its been 14 years and I love him more now than ever. Good to be back reading in the world of blogs!!
Well, currently it's my trusty Golden Retriever Millie. She watches my every move and when I put on my gym shoes, she thinks it's because we're going for a walk. Unfortunately for her, it's because I'm going to tennis. But I'll be back for her in a bit.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, Carmi! Hope your trip was great. Enjoy the weekend. Michele sent me this morning!
My boyfriend Dave - his love is without judgement and full of interest and insight. It's inspiring.
ReplyDeleteOur three month old daughter Ella, the way she looks at me makes me melt.
My husband watches. He's a daily reminder that life can be wonderful no matter what interfers.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter watches..since she was 14 and I first started to have problems walking. She's the one the post is about.
My son watches .. he seems so very crass at times yet always reminds me, only I limit what I can now do.
She's only got eyes for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for you comments, Carmi. Michele has got us all coming and ging!