So I have been invited to a wedding back home, Detroit, in August. I love this person dearly and wouldn't miss it for the world. In the beginning, I debated whether or not to go because school will most likely be in session. Then after a few minutes, I decided that of course I will fly out. I mean, who's going to remember that I missed a loved one's wedding, my district or said loved one? AND relations are more important that work, in this case. So I will happily be traveling to the D in Aug. Crappy time of year as it will most likely be humid as hell!
In addition to the wedding, many people, both friends and family, want to get together. This is a good feeling. For many years I avoided the D because I didn't feel that it was my home. I felt betrayed and lonely. It wasn't until a few years ago, after joining Facebook (of all things), that my feelings changed. I realized that I was distancing myself from that thing that made me who I am. It wasn't Detroit, my friends or most of my family that hurt me. It was a few specific people that hurt me. I started reconnecting with many old friends and found some wonderful new ones. I reconnected with family members who I haven't spoken with in years -- because we lost touch. As I announced that the plans were booked (flight, hotel, car) many people are wanting to get together -- friends and family. I have been blessed with a family member that has offered to have a BBQ in order to have a small family get together. This is another family member who has also been 'out of the family loop' for many years.
The trick to the 'family BBQ' will be to keep certain members away (either from each other or the event). I have noticed that my generation of family doesn't really have too many problems with each other. The problems and discourse seem to be coming from my parents' generation -- not all of course, but more so than mine. I may have to break down and treat them like kids in my classroom!
So, I am excited to be going home and meeting up with so many people. I feel blessed!
Oh, and the mystery caller from the other night has revealed themself to me. I'm sure you're wondering who it was. Was it Hollywood? A book agent? A former lover? An admirer? A friend who accidentally blocked themself? Well, I'm not telling :P Let's just say, it wasn't anything too exciting.
In addition to the wedding, many people, both friends and family, want to get together. This is a good feeling. For many years I avoided the D because I didn't feel that it was my home. I felt betrayed and lonely. It wasn't until a few years ago, after joining Facebook (of all things), that my feelings changed. I realized that I was distancing myself from that thing that made me who I am. It wasn't Detroit, my friends or most of my family that hurt me. It was a few specific people that hurt me. I started reconnecting with many old friends and found some wonderful new ones. I reconnected with family members who I haven't spoken with in years -- because we lost touch. As I announced that the plans were booked (flight, hotel, car) many people are wanting to get together -- friends and family. I have been blessed with a family member that has offered to have a BBQ in order to have a small family get together. This is another family member who has also been 'out of the family loop' for many years.
The trick to the 'family BBQ' will be to keep certain members away (either from each other or the event). I have noticed that my generation of family doesn't really have too many problems with each other. The problems and discourse seem to be coming from my parents' generation -- not all of course, but more so than mine. I may have to break down and treat them like kids in my classroom!
So, I am excited to be going home and meeting up with so many people. I feel blessed!
Oh, and the mystery caller from the other night has revealed themself to me. I'm sure you're wondering who it was. Was it Hollywood? A book agent? A former lover? An admirer? A friend who accidentally blocked themself? Well, I'm not telling :P Let's just say, it wasn't anything too exciting.