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October 26, 2006
Cold Feet, Warm Heart
I don't know about you, but every time I take a trip, ANYWHERE, the night before I decide I really DO NOT want to go. Paris? Couldn't peel me away from my Con Law II reading. Rio? Needed to spend some quality time with my cats.
I don't know what the problem is. Usually once I start packing I'm fine, I'm ready. I can face whatever might happen THERE. Wherever it is I'm going.
Tomorrow I'm heading to a place I've LIVED BEFORE, for goodness' sake (NYC). To see some girls I've known and loved like sisters since I was 16. But still, I get scared, I guess. My routine is gone, I won't have access to my full closet and pantry, and WHAT DO I THINK COULD HAPPEN THERE? AM I 80?
Now that I'm older, it's a little better. I have enough disposable income (we'll pretend I'm not a student who called my parents for a loan this month, eek!) so that I can buy the missing toothbrush, socks, whatever.
But still, there's fear. Do you know what I mean? I know Laurie does. And she's a world traveler! We talked about it this evening. What about you? Do you get that sudden pull in your stomach? I have felt that way before driving up to Redding! To see my parents! So silly.
Maybe though, just maybe, my feet are EXTRA COLD this time. Maybe because I'm not wearing tights. Nay, I'm wearing.....
LEGGINGS!!
Oh yes, I succumbed. One soy chai latte and a burst of insanity later and I've ignored ALL OF YOU and purchased a pair of leggings. WHICH I'M WEARING ON THE PLANE. And if you could just pretend, despite the fact that I have foolishly ignored all of your advice, that my legs don't looks like stumps, then I would love you forever. Because the last thing I need is to feel no confidence on the plane tomorrow. Since I've decided I don't want to go anyway.
Also, The Boy and I made jack-o-lanterns last night. Mine is the sloppy-looking one on the left.
Posted by jen at October 26, 2006 10:27 PM
Comments
No doubt about it, the leggings look hot!
Posted by: Vickery at October 27, 2006 12:01 AM
They look adorable on you!
Posted by: Gwen at October 27, 2006 01:14 AM
I think they're hotttt! Especially with the cute shoes!
Posted by: silverblue at October 27, 2006 01:54 AM
I think the leggings look awesome, in a very retro Audrey Hepburn way. Which I wish I could emulate. But, alas, I am shaped more like Rosie O'Donnell...
Have a great trip - you are not alone in getting that "pull" before leaving. For me, it's about access to my knitting, books and blankets.
Posted by: wenders at October 27, 2006 06:07 AM
The leggings look cute on you just as I thought they would. Wenders beat me to the Audrey reference. But that is what I thought the minute I saw the photo.
I usually get nervous before a trip because I am just sure that I am going to forget something crucial. I guess that's why I make a list weeks beforehand. It still doesn't get rid of that nervousness though.
Posted by: Dagny at October 27, 2006 07:23 AM
First off, I bought leggings too. And I even have a set of legwarmers (not to go WITH the leggings, mind you- they are a completely seperate crazy purchase). So how can I judge?
Second, I always get trip-anxiety too. I also get that same feeling before I go swimming, every time. Really? You want me to jump in that water? I don't want to. But then...hey lookee, I really DO want to.
Posted by: Librarian Girl at October 28, 2006 04:15 PM
ignore ALL of us?
You didn't ignore me!! Good legs = a win in leggings.
That there is a pair of top pins in leggings and my number is 0414.... :lol:
Posted by: daniel at October 30, 2006 07:47 PM
*le sigh*
If I'd known how cute you would look in them, I would have given my permission immediately. Well, immediately after bursting into tears at the knowledge that I will never look so cute in such leggings.
Posted by: Kristy at November 6, 2006 03:54 PM