There's no place like home...

As cliche as it sounds, there really is no place like home.

Last week, Sean and I were in Kansas City, Columbia & Laddonia. Three places where I spent the majority of my life. I was so happy we were able to go home to visit. We drove, which was an interesting experience. We took turns driving and got there in about 20 hours. We brought Tank with us this time, because last time we went home...we missed our baby!

Our first stop was Kansas City. We stayed with our friends, Melissa & Adam. They recently had a baby, Norah, who is just the cutest. It definitely made my baby fever intensify, but I'm so happy for them. Hell, maybe my ovaries will start to work after spending time with a baby. Certainly couldn't hurt. While in Kansas City, Sean and I visited some of our favorite restaurants/stores. We also stocked up on our Chiefs swag. I saw some old co-workers. We spent some time with Sean's family.

After a few days in Kansas City, we went to Columbia. We spent time with one of my all-time favorite people, Jeremy. We went to Six Flags, which of course was fun. But of course, it was like 102 degrees that day. But it was still good times. Jeremy showed us some new stuff happening around Columbia.

Side story about Columbia: I lived there for 4 years with Jeremy. It was while I was an undergrad and it was some of the best times I've ever had. After I broke things off with the ex, I planned to move back there. Once I met Sean, though, those plans changed. But, Sean has fallen in love with Columbia too.

After Columbia, we spent our last few days with my mom and step-dad. I got to see an old friend...which was nice. I hate going to the town where my mom and step-dad lives because it's a depressing little town. I don't have a lot of good memories from there. So usually when we go, we stay at my mom's and don't really venture out. But, it was still good to see my mom and step-dad.

We've officially decided what we're going to do: WE'RE MOVING HOME! Specifically, we're moving to Columbia. Sean wants to try something other than Kansas City and I've always loved Columbia. So, once I graduate in May, we're heading back.

It's funny. When Sean and I decided to move to New Jersey, we thought we would fit in better, or something. Turns out, sometimes you're meant to be where you are. Unfortunately, it took us two years, a lot of money loss and some stress to figure that out. But, I don't regret moving to New Jersey. I'd rather know than not know. And I've met some great people here. But, honestly, I really can't wait to be back in Missouri. I miss my home. I miss my friends. I miss my family. I miss feeling like I belong. I'm going to get all of those back when we move.

The plan is to get out of dodge (aka Jersey) as soon as possible after I graduate. Even if that means paying double rent for a few months (our lease here is up at the end of July) that's what we're going to do. We're coming home!