Homesick

This week has been great in many ways but has also been really difficult. Everything around us is so beautiful, but I desperately miss home. The novelty has worn off, and I could use a squeeze or two from my mama. I lived vicariously through many friends on Facebook who went to the Bobcat opener last week...be sure to cheer loud for me!  For Labor Day, Owen and I drove to Newport Beach, drove around for an hour trying to park, got frustrated and drove all the way home. We could see the ocean, but couldn't get out of the car. On a high note, I drove completely alone to Irvine (specifically, I took the 57 South, I-5 South, and the 73!) Granted, the average speed of traffic was a whopping 20 mph...but it has only been a week and I have to say I am pretty darn proud!