I got back Tuesday night from London. It was a really good trip, and I do hope to write more about it. I will say that leaving my life behind for seven full days was strange in so many ways, and there were definitely moments where the space felt awkward and uncomfortable. I also struggled more than I expected with jet lag; the first couple of days I felt really rough.
I’m delighted that my first day home was much better, exhaustion wise, than my first day in London. Everyone says it will hit soon and I’ll feel awful, but for now I’m doing surprisingly well – sleeping through the night and feeling relatively focused during the day.
My flight landed Tuesday night and I was thrust immediately into real life again. There is a lot going on. I’m back at work, catching up after missing a couple of days. There are lose ends to tie up regarding the carnival, and next week is the book fair at my daughter’s school. I have two appointments this week, neither of which is easy to get to. And of course my kids and husband need my attention and energy after surviving without me for so long.
Still, reentry hasn’t been as stressful as I’d feared. I’m hoping to get caught up a little this weekend. There is a lot to do.
For now a couple of pictures of my trip.
First days in London
Weekend I’m Brighton (visiting a good friend and his family)
Last days in London
Awh, I’m glad you had a good trip! I didn’t struggle nearly as much going west, so hopefully you won’t either!
Welcome home! I’m so glad you had a terrific time!
I LOVE London! It is just so wonderful and interesting!
I agree with Josey on the jet lag, going west is always easier for me. Going east KILLS me every time. Good luck!
Yay! Can’t wait to hear more about it, it sounds like a really great break. And you know what, maybe you’ll be 100% fine, not everyone gets terrible jet lag.
Sounds like so much fun!
Great pictures, so glad you had a good time!
Glad you had good trip. Hope revitalization holds and re-entry was smooth.
Happy Book Fair. What would you do with all the free time if you were not in PTA? Oh, yes, actually the time would not be free because so many other things are piled up wanting their seconds in the sun.
Cheers to you!
I missed this post and had to go look for it. So happy you had a good time in England. I love it and miss it deeply. I cannot wait to go back and visit. I’d love to bring the fam to show them their mom’s old stomping grounds.