Day 5 - 270 -- Comforts of Home

Sleep -- when it works it is amazing. Being in my own bed last night made a huge difference. I fell asleep almost instantly and slept longer than I have since leaving home last week. A purring furry friend beside me probably added to the comfort and calmness needed for a good sleep. During the day, I felt more rested and less tired than I've felt for a week, which helped me to get groceries and check mail at the office. Walking through the rain when outside helped maintain the sense of calm.

I've said before that I sometimes have that 'horse to the barn' feeling -- the need to be 'home' and not elsewhere. I love to travel, but love being home. The two don't fit well together. <smile> I miss home whenever I'm away, but enjoy being elsewhere and learning about another culture or history. Arriving back home brings a sense of relief often. Sleeping in my own bed seems like a gift -- especially when at the end of a long haul to travel back home. Now, if I could only bottle this for those sleepless nights at home <grin>.

Lyrics of the song that came to mind today note the positives about being home. I love this voice today as much as a few <smirk> years ago. Enjoy!

Back Home Again -- John Denver