Anywhere but here

19Nov07

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I knew that it might be hard to leave there again. I know that what I am feeling now, is the precise reason why I had not been back there for so long. I knew I’d have a good time, but I didn’t figure on twelve years evaporating into nothing and reconnecting so strongly with the place. All was familiar even though changed, like myself, the decade has enhanced some features, a few things could do with a face-lift.

Reality crept up on me during the flight back, its sticky little paws tapping on the window, schmick…schmick…schmick, and many tears have followed.

I’m back, but for now, I’m not glad to be.


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  1. 1 rich (richmanwisco) on November 19, 2007 said:

    Welcome back, lilli. I know that feeling.

    Airbus A320?

  2. 2 Smiler on November 20, 2007 said:

    That’s always been my favorite view from a plane, and I’ve also taken countless shots like that. I also always feel the same way about coming back home because… where is home exactly? Welcome back and… I’m glad I discovered you blog.

  3. 3 drodbar on November 20, 2007 said:

    You remind me of my own mixed feelings following a good holiday: elation and contentment vying with the forlorn sense of ‘oh no, back to reality again’. I wonder ‘which is the truest reality?’: the peak time or the regular mundanity. Even more fundamentally, where do experiences and feelings go when they’re over? I don’t know, but I don’t believe that the oppressions of routine non-holiday life are the full story. And perhaps bloglife can mediate between the two states.

    Glad you had a great time, anyway.

  4. 4 Corina on November 20, 2007 said:

    The three things I hate about traveling anywhere are:
    1. Packing for the trip
    2. Coming home after the trip
    3. Unpacking after I get home

    I’m glad you’re back safely.

  5. 5 peach on November 21, 2007 said:

    where did you go back to?

    I hope not too many tears Lilli…

  6. 6 isabelle on November 21, 2007 said:

    hello Lilli…. each time I came back after a trip and was sad and a little displaced by grandma always said , ” the far away hills are always greener ”.

    From where I stand, your world is just that, green and lush , it really is. Anyway, I’m glad you’re back and I think things will pick up xx

  7. 7 isabelle on November 21, 2007 said:

    *my ( oops )

  8. 8 LazyBuddhist on November 21, 2007 said:

    Welcome back. You’ve been missed.

    How lovely that you have someplace that means so much to you. It will be there for you always in your memories and in your heart.

  9. 9 lillipilli on November 21, 2007 said:

    Hello everyone xx.

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