So today is Saturday and I have been in the US for almost a week. It has been an good trip here. I arrived on Tuesday evening very late and was really tired so I went to bed. On Wednesday I had doctor’s appointments for most of the afternoon and instead of seeing my family I got jet lagged and needed to sleep. So I actually didn’t see my family until Thursday morning and spent the day with them.<\/p>\n
I went to visit my grandmother as well. She is definately getting older and I worry for her so much. It was really good to see her. We sat and talked for 20 minutes. At her house. I can’t say that I have ever done that. But it felt so good to do that and to see pictures from when she was young and to hear her stories. I went back to my car and cried, ashamed that I had not done that sooner. That I had never done that with my grandfather, and that I had squandered opportunities to do that with my parents. I also saw our aunt, who has been very ill as well. And of course my mom, who misses me so much that I can see in her eyes that it hurts her that I am away. She is happy for me and supports my decision to remain in Europe or anywhere, but just wants me to communicate more. It was a sobering reminder that while I am pretty ok in my personal life, I need to pay more attention to family life. So I have already booked a trip back to the USA.<\/p>\n
On Friday I went to Atlanta and this is where I have been ever since. Visiting Steve. It is great to see him too. I don’t rank friends (I do put them in tiers or categories like everyone else does), but let us say that he is pretty close to the top.<\/p>\n
On Friday we went out to Red Chair and Wet Bar (2 gay places) and I got really drunk and had to go back to the apartment. I was drunk. very. very. drunk. Tonight we are going out as well. Maybe tomorrow, if everyone decides to have a relaxed night, I will make a dinner where everyone can just chill out and relax.<\/p>\n
I can just say that I left Boston with a sense of inner peace and calm that I have not had in a very very long time. Despite all of the challenges, it helped me understand that when I take analyse my 2005 new years resolutions and prepare the 2006 list, that I will have to make family a stronger component.<\/p>\n
There is so much more to write, but of course, like I always say “i’ll get to that later ;)”<\/p>\n
Love to all.<\/p>\n
–Rodney–<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
So today is Saturday and I have been in the US for almost a week. It has been an good trip here. I arrived on Tuesday evening very late and was really tired so I went to bed. On Wednesday I had doctor’s appointments for most of the afternoon and instead of seeing my family … Continue reading USA Visit<\/span>