Readjusting

I’ve been sticking close to home, getting out for walks around the neighborhood, sometimes alone, sometimes with my mom.  I am still pretty tired, I think I did a little too much when I got out of Covid isolation and that combined with the long flight home and jet lag has knocked me for a loop. 

I have to re-orient myself to look left and then right when crossing the street and stay to the right when walking, I had become so used to doing the opposite in New Zealand. I’m also getting adjusted to the cold and damp air, it’s kind of like the first time I came home after being at UCSB, it feels so cold all the time.

Hearing the sound of flowing water, and seeing rushing creeks that have been dry for so long is such a treat.

I’m looking forward to seeing my kids and meeting up with friends, though not looking forward to driving in Bay Area traffic!