homesick much?

i am homesick. but not in horrible way. i just really miss a lot of people. so much family in chicago and so many friends in cincinnati. i really miss people. its been really bizarre to not be around so many people like when i'm at the mount or be able to walk a couple blocks in any direction in beverly to see a familiar face. thats a big factor about why i was so excited to see mavourneen and mike this weekend. it really was good timing because we were able to actually sit back and hang out and take nittany for a walk and just enjoy the company. they're only a couple hours away so i really need to check out my options so i can see them more.

but about being homesick. i'm happy i'm here. don't get me wrong. i'm happy about what i'm doing. i'm happy about where i live. i just REALLY miss my friends and family right now. i miss seeing them every day and getting lunch and dinner with friends and going out to the lodge or western.

but i'm excited. i've been saying how much i love having new challenges this year and i still do, completely. i just have the tendency to not pursue every opportunity. a lot of my free time i feel is spent sitting at the computer or on the phone talking to someone hours away from me as opposed to walking around harrisburg to meet someone new. i'm excited though that next month vanessa will be moving in only a block away from me with her new housemates :) and we can be going out on 2nd together and for coffee.

here's the REAL challenge. when i'm by myself: i need to force myself to RUN. or at least walk/slow jog. i really need to push it. at least start with some yoga...