But what is interesting to me is that eating the pork kabobs (i think that is the proper spelling) was not my favorite part of being home thus far. As Meaghan (sister), Dad, Mom and I sat around the patio table last night, the best part of the whole dinner was all of the laughs. I know I am not really that funny of a guy, sometimes when I try to be funny, I look like a dope. But I humbly admit, i do have some good one liners sometimes. For three hours, we sat around that table just talking about everything under the sun. From past memories of moving into the house (17 years ago), to what our summers are going to look like, to my Dad and i debating "Obama Care." hahaa, that was pretty funny.
Driving back into Long Valley with my windows down, i knew i was home when i smelt the wonderful aroma of farms. (Yes, i do like in NJ and there are farms... It is not a dump like you Virginians think it is) As not so pleasant as that smell sounds, it was a comforting and familiar smell of home. But let me tell you, trying to fall asleep to these crickets is gonna have to get some getting used to. Because i no longer here sirens blaring or the smacking of jack hammers down Warwick Bvld, Home is much more peaceful than that.
I am looking forward to the relaxation aspect of being home. I know it is always stressful when each of us want to be independent but then our parents want us to be where ever they are.. Thus creating tension. But as college students, really try to love your family when you are home. I do fully understand that we are all now individuals that have established our own lives (i have been in college for 3 years, i know) but spend some great, quality time with your family. You never know when you are going to look back and wish that you had spent more time with them. Embrace the time you have at home, but i will sure miss all of you CNUer's this summer.
Have an awesome summer friends.
