Homecoming...

I finally made a long overdue trip home to Kansas this past week. Not having been home since March, I found my hometown about where I left it but very different at the same time . It's great coming home, seeing family and friends, eating at my old hot spots, and making my rounds (buying them, too). Highlights so far include - old-school night out with the fellas, taking my parents to Lidia's, the Crawl for Cancer, playing soccer with the Crazy 88's (my old team - scored a goal!!!), meeting some new friends, and connecting with old colleagues around town.

The whirlwind tour has reminded me of so many things, and conjured up all kinds of memories - both good and bad. Like anyone that's moved away from home and visited, I'm consistently reminded of things I miss but also the reasons I left. The pace of life is definitely slower in KC, but more relaxed.

Regardless, visiting my hometown - one I won't live in again for some time - is a bit daunting. I always seem to find new reasons to stick around but definitely happy with my decision to move. I just hope I don't miss out on too much. Either way, it's comforting to know I'll take my home with me wherever I go. I realize that sounds a little corny, and definitely not going to win any essay contests, but as accurrate as I can describe for now. It's with mixed emotions I turn the corner towards the next part of my life.