There and back again

This is my 100th post; a blog milestone!

I came back from Boston last Monday, and it's been a crazy few days. I had to prepare for the start of the semester, and I've had a heck of a time adjusting to my new schedule so far. I'm teaching an 8am class for the first time. I'm learning to go to bed earlier, because it's hard enough getting up when it's dark out on 7hrs of sleep. Enough about all of that though.

My trip to Boston was bumpy (there and back) travel-wise, but the visit part of it was great! I got to see almost everyone that I wanted to, and I got to eat (and drink) at a few of my favorite places.

The trip started with major delays to my flight. I should have landed in Boston a few minutes after 9, but I didn't get in until 11ish. I was exhausted and cranky! On Friday I put all of that behind me and started the day by meeting E and Sunshine at French Press. Coffee guy was working and was excited to see me. Mmm. We didn't get to chat for too long, but it was nice to see that smile again. He remembered small details about my life, and I was impressed by his memory. Oh, how I miss going to FP everyday.

The rest of Friday was filled with catching up, thai lunches, a movie at Sunshine's, and then dinner and drinks with CK. CK and I headed downtown to meet up with E and her friends, but we were late so it ended up only being one.

Saturday was great because it was a low-key kind of day. CK and I headed to Coolidge Corner for burritos at Anna's and then dessert at Finale. A bit later, I met Sunshine, W. and E. to head out to Cambridge for dinner at Rainy Kate's. She recently got married over the summer, so we had a nice dinner with the married couple. We got to see her beautiful wedding photos and catch up. Rainy Kate and I are talking about starting a teaching blog, so I'll keep you posted on that! Saturday passed so quickly, and I found myself not thinking about my life in Raleigh at all. I miss Boston a little more than I realized, and I don't think it's all about missing my friends. I miss the city too.

Sunday a bunch of us had a wonderful brunch at Devlin's. Afterwards I played a good niece and went out to Medford to visit my two uncles. That evening I met CK downtown for dinner at my favorite Boston chain - Bertucci's.

Monday morning I rushed off to meet L. for another cup of coffee at FP. L. was my roommate last year, and she had been away all weekend on business in Atlanta. I was really glad to have a chance to see her, and I was secretly hoping that I would get to see Coffee Guy once more. He wasn't there at first, and I was bummed. But he came in a short bit after I got there. We chatted a bit more and he gave me a free latte for the T ride to the airport.

It was a whirlwind of a trip, but I loved every second of it. It was nice to be around people who already know me. I enjoy meeting new people, but it can be a lot of work - putting on a "show" of sorts. I hope I have a chance to go back again soon!

I almost missed my connection in Charlotte, and I had to run through 3 terminals. I hate to cut things close. The plane literally took off 5 minutes after they shut the door behind me. I could have dealt without the hairy travel there and back, but at least I made it back!

Part of me regrets my decision to move back to Raleigh a bit more after the trip, but I also feel like I haven't necessarily given it a fair chance. I'm getting out more now that I'm back, and I'm also trying to jump-start my dating life by using match. More on that very soon!