Ahhh...HOME!

Well, I've been home for just over a week now and other than the weird feeling of knowing I will never be able to see, talk or hang out with my sister Aamber in this lifetime, things are falling back into their groove.
My landlord is fully understanding in why rent will be a week late and my work is giving me as many hours as possible to help my get caught up.

Michigan is no longer home for me. I know it's probably odd to hear me say this to some people but it's true. But it's nice to have reasons to return: My family, which it was nice to see everyone again, all things considered, from Dad, Nikki, Marc, Keri and Kellie to all my aunts, uncles and cousins, not to mention Nikki's kids...but it was beyond wonderful to have been able to see and hang out with Matt and Arnie again and to meet Mikey's youngest!!
It's hard to believe that it had been some two years since we last hung out. So much had happened between us and it got out of control to the point walls were erected and all contact was cut off. I honestly missed them as they were my most valued friends for a long time. It's nice to know some good came out of a horribly sad situation though and Matt and Arnie are back in my life again!
It was also really great to see Amanda again, I missed her a lot too. We sat and had a long talk about just things in general, like old times, and it was great.

It's nice to have more to look forward to when it comes time to plan my next trip back to Michigan. Family AND friends...it's a great feeling!