tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post243676340899556284..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: to get to Paris, I have to leave home!materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-14477203130568746562008-05-15T12:07:00.000-07:002008-05-15T12:07:00.000-07:00Cybill: This is exactly what I'm talking about -- ...Cybill: This is exactly what I'm talking about -- glad it's not just me. Also glad we forget about it once the travel begins.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-51906925626513277092008-05-15T07:31:00.000-07:002008-05-15T07:31:00.000-07:00Before I leave for holidays I always get emotional...Before I leave for holidays I always get emotional and anxious. My thoughts are usually, 'is this holiday going to justify the expense and bother?'. I worry that it's going to be a waste of time that I could be doing something 'useful' but of course thats all forgotten once the holiday starts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28530878624958280492008-05-14T17:19:00.000-07:002008-05-14T17:19:00.000-07:00I just checked those out, Karina -- they're gorgeo...I just checked those out, Karina -- they're gorgeous! No wonder you're smitten. I'm assuming you got the black, 'cause I know you can be practical, but oooh, the red . . . (I have a thing for red shoes)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29038657950119399032008-05-14T13:02:00.000-07:002008-05-14T13:02:00.000-07:00The Cydwoqs I got are the "Instinct" style, with a...The Cydwoqs I got are the "Instinct" style, with an adorable little ankle strap that closes with a button! I'm smitten. They're super comfy, and I've had compliments on them every time I've worn them. But there are so many other great styles too that are calling me, not to mention the incredible bags...<BR/><BR/>K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23049216560994533172008-05-13T19:40:00.001-07:002008-05-13T19:40:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-77443830692591407362008-05-13T19:40:00.000-07:002008-05-13T19:40:00.000-07:00Karina: Yes! That's what I mean, altho' PVS sounds...Karina: Yes! That's what I mean, altho' PVS sounds like some kind of plastic plumbing material, no? But all those symptoms, I have. And like you, they will dissipate as soon as I get through check-in at the airport next week.<BR/>Ridiculously happy, eh? I'd love to know which shoes you scored. Don't they feel great on? They're really designed with real feet in mind.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-77044127406445982282008-05-13T12:55:00.000-07:002008-05-13T12:55:00.000-07:00Before every trip I get what I've come to refer to...Before every trip I get what I've come to refer to as PVS: Pre-Vacation Syndrome. For me, the symptoms are a lot like PMS. Tension, crankiness, worry, absent mindedness... Leaving home is an emotional experience. What if I forget something? Will the cats be OK? As soon as I'm in the car, though, on my way out of town, the PVS lifts and I'm happy and excited about the trip again.<BR/><BR/>By the way, I did manage to score a beautiful pair of Cydwoq shoes--on sale!--in Edmonton! They make me ridiculously happy.<BR/><BR/>Have a great trip!!!<BR/><BR/>KarinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8449141580464781442008-05-13T07:08:00.000-07:002008-05-13T07:08:00.000-07:00Patricia: that website does look useful, altho' th...Patricia: that website does look useful, altho' the fellow offering good advice is perhaps just a wee bit less concerned about style (and shoes!) than we are.<BR/>Alison: That does sound like House.<BR/>I think my foot-dragging has something to do with our trip always happening at a time of year that I can finally get caught up on projects that are put off during term. I have to-do lists everywhere right now.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79297260077201055832008-05-13T06:25:00.000-07:002008-05-13T06:25:00.000-07:00Mostly I can't wait to leave, but as eveyone has m...Mostly I can't wait to leave, but as eveyone has mentioned I do not have water lapping at my feet coupled with a beautiful view. However there is a lot to be said for a comfy bed and some familiarity, so maybe I will change.<BR/>I once saw an episode of House where he told everyone he was going on holiday, he went home and watched a travel DVD instead!indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65184175355269985142008-05-13T02:09:00.000-07:002008-05-13T02:09:00.000-07:00Hm, you had me thinking there, but only for a seco...Hm, you had me thinking there, but only for a second - the answer is no! I'm usually pretty glad to go on a trip, but then I have never had a 'back yard' as beautiful as yours. Having said that, I am usually pretty glad to come home too, if only to be around familiar things again. I also look forward to your posts about your trip. By the way, I came across a website, www.onebag.com, which has some interesting ideas about packing. PatriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80103156678675575922008-05-12T22:03:00.000-07:002008-05-12T22:03:00.000-07:00I love your Gallic sighs, LBR. Lucky Inkey! Is tha...I love your Gallic sighs, LBR. Lucky Inkey! Is that quite an undertaking, arranging to take him with you? Arranging pet-sitting is a concern here as well, altho' I'm usually really lucky to have a neighbour take that on so our dog and cat can stay home rather than have to stay at a kennel.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24700023205136777002008-05-12T20:54:00.000-07:002008-05-12T20:54:00.000-07:00If that was where I lived I might never have gone ...If that was where I lived I might never have gone to Paris. I can understand why it it hard to leave. But, look what you have to come home to. Le sigh!<BR/>When I travel the main worry that comes up for me is leaving my beloved Inkey at home. But, this time he is coming with me.<BR/>I am so excited about your trip. I look forward to each and every post.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.com