There's no place like home

The Husband and I just returned home after a two week vacation in Europe. We were mostly in Sweden spending time with family and relaxing. But we also went to Paris for three days. I love vacation! Who doesn't? It is always nice to be away from work, normal routines, have-to-dos, etc. and just relax and not think of anything.

However, I am a total homebody. I do not know when this began for me because I was never like this before. Sure, I enjoyed being home, but I was always the kid spending the night at her friend's house, enjoyed going new places, and I could not wait to go away to college. Heck, I even took off to Texas for school on a whim!

At some point in the past few years I became a homebody. I prefer to be at home most days. I do venture out and enjoy seeing and experiencing something new, but I always look forward to coming back home. Maybe it has something to do with security? Maybe it's because I love my house with my husband and furchild? I truly do not know, but in one sense I think it is okay. There is comfort in my home and I like spending my time here decorating, organizing, cleaning, cooking, reading, watching TV, and just sitting. They say "home is where the heart is" and maybe after all it is true.

So, cheers to your home! 

Leaving on a jet plane

I typically let my husband book all of the travel for our trips whenever we go somewhere. He is a seasoned traveler and let's be honest, he prefers having all the control anyway. I really could care less, but just to make it not so easygoing for him I gave him some guidelines when it came to booking this year's trip to Sweden. 

1. I don't want to leave too early. But not too late either.
2. I don't want to arrive too early.  But again, not late either
3. I don't want to take a random hopper plane. That's just scary. Update: He booked one anyway! But luckily, it's only for a quick 30 minute trip...pray for me ;)
4. I don't want too long of a layover. But also not so short that we are running through strange airports.
5. I want to sit next to my husband. This is important because knowing him he would separate us just to save a few dollars.
6. I want champagne.

Cheers and good luck darling!