Juggling Commitments
When I moved to Richmond for law school, it never occurred to me how difficult going back to Michigan for vacation might become. It isn't the travel or cost that make it difficult, either. Unfortunately, it comes down to trying to squeeze seeing all the people I want to see in to a week (or less in some cases).
I'm heading back to my parent's house for a week vacation between June 28 and July 6. Of course I'll be staying at my parents house, and I assume they want to see me and spend time with me (seeing as how they are my parents and all), but there is so much else to do. I think it was easier when I was in law school, and most people were still centrally located.
So, I'm going to be packing in a lot of travel and stuff while I'm back. My brother, Tom, is doing his Physician Assistant clinical work in Toledo, OH, so I'll be borrowing my mom's car to go down there to see him, and maybe catch one of his softball games. That's an hour or more trip both ways. I'm also planning on heading to Canada to see my grandmother, aunt & uncle and cousins. So, we're going there for a couple of days, which is a five hour drive each way, depending on traffic. But, it is something I definitely have to do, especially after Grandma fell and hurt herself last month. Lastly, but not leastly, I hope to spend some time with superfriends Wes and Cindy - which likely means a drive out to Mt. Pleasant, which is a couple hours from my parent's house. So many commitments, so little time. This is part of the reason I want to move back to Michigan. It just doesn't seem like that is in the cards anytime soon.
For several years I would also email my fraternity brothers when I was coming home, but over the last year I've realized it isn't really worth it. I've only seen one brother since I went to Richmond - and that was Justin, who stopped by our reception in Michigan last year. I had even mentioned in numerous emails that I'd meet people somewhere if they were hanging out, to no avail. I guess it's been 7 years since I graduated, but I would have liked to think that those relationships would have standed the test of time. Guess I burned too many bridges or something. It's unfortunate, because while I did have some difficult times, I also had some great times. Lots of them are friends on Facebook, but I think that is probably about it.
Should be a good time, though. I hear CityFest is going on down at Comerica Park, and I may head down there with Tom and Lindsey. Plus, the weather looks considerably cooler there than here in DC.