Homeward Bound

Sunday, September 20, 2009

I find myself at McCarren Airport with an empty stomach and an hour to kill before my flight boards. Starbucks seems like a reasonable choice, offering oatmeal and fresh fruit, so I make my way towards the counter. I'm standing behind what appears to be a Japanese tourist who knows little English other than "cafe latte" and "ice". Who knew Berlitz offered a course in Starbucks! The breakfast was perfect and thank goodness I was being good, I ran into Dana, a fellow guest from Fitness Ridge, and we both commented that Starbucks offered the best option for staying on our plan. She said she'd hate for me to have seen her with a Big Mac for breakfast instead of the yogurt she opted for.

After what seems like forever, I'm finally home. I missed my sweetheart so much and Cooper and Lacy were ecstatic to see me. I loved the Facebook messages from Liz, Deb and Elizabeth, your support really helped me to get through a very tough two weeks.

My first stop was for a mani/pedi, which I so desperately needed. After two arduous weeks at Fitness Ridge, I felt the need to be pampered.