So, my vacation is almost over.. and my time in the good 'ol US of A is drawing to an end.
I guess it goes without saying that this summer was better than last summer. No trips to the emergency room.. well, there was one.. but my role was designated driver.. not potential cripple. :)
I am sad to think about it ending. I like being here. I like doing nothing but being with my family. I like the feeling of not being alone. It is crazy how at times I can be around my dad's family and feel really alone. I guess it is because of the fact that they don't know me and while I am with them I have to pretend to be what they want. I am starting to stop that... and I have noticed my relationship with them change. My dad's side of the family here has called me once and that is it. Last year it was an every other day kind of thing. I guess they don't like the fact that I stood up to them. I guess they don't like the fact that I told them I will not deall with shit anymore. I just don't play their game, and I guess that means it is a game over for me.
So, I am not sure if this is good or bad.. but I seriously don't care. :) They are not getting to me. Actually, nobody is getting to me. I am doing much better at ignoring the bullshit. So, that might be one of the reasons that I am enjoying this trip more.
Another reason would have to be my brother. He is hilarious. I love being around him. We used to be very close. A long time ago he just pushed everyone away from him and him and I became distant and shit. This year things are different. We hang out more and have a shit load of fun.. and it feels more natural. I am still trying to kick his ass... but I am failing miserably. He said that if I manage to do it he will give me his car. I don't want or need his car.. but it would be fun to make him my bitch! I am not sure that I can take my MARINE brother down.. but I am trying like hell!!!
I am also enjoying being around my mom. It is weird, I love living alone... but I love having my mom take care of me too. It is fun. I like feeling pampered and shit. Sadly, I have about 4 days of it left and then I am doing all my own shit! Hmm, I wonder if I can convince my mom to come take a vacation in Egypt! :)
I am also enjoying time with my niece and nephew. My niece is a demanding child with a great interest in fashion.
"Aunt Nora, I need the pink plate because it matches the pink dots on my dress so nicely. "
She is smart and adorable. I also think that at times we act alike. I see her throw temper tantrums that I dream of throwing.. and some that I do throw!
My Nephew is a 2 year old dare devil. He sees everything as a platform for his next dive. Everything is something to be discovered and potentially destroyed. He is cute when he plays hide and seek, which is really him covering his eyes. He always bursts into fits of laughter when he plays that game because he loves that fact that he can trick us so easily.
He turns anything into a blanket when he is tired, which means that I usually find him on the living room floor trying to crawl under the rug.
He calls me "Aunt Nowa" and I think that is the cutest thing...
Well, there are so many things that are making me smile now.. so I am off to enjoy the happiness of my final days of vacation!
Hope you are all smiling and happy!