Things I miss (and a shout-out to Lay on her 26th Birthday!)

As Ines and I were walking around Lisbon the other day she asked me, "What do you miss the most from home so far, besides people and Sharty?"  I had thought about the little things I missed: a dryer (it is rare to have them here), the food, understanding what people are saying to you, my car,  you know, the little things.  I know I can easily adjust to most of those things, though.  Also, what do you come to another country for if it isn't to experience a different culture.  I can easily hang my clothes, the food here is great, little by little, I can understand the Portuguese and driving is overrated (and i would nevr want to drive here!).  After thinking about this, I truthfully answered, "nothing really." 

Now, as I sit here at 1:45 am, watching a spotty live stream of the Saints game on my best friend from home's  birthday (who also just gave birth to a gorgeous baby boy), I realize that it's not the things that I miss from home, but the little things I am missing.  Being there for Kaiden's birth, Layla's birthday, my birthday, eating boiled crabs, seeing every single person in town wearing black and gold and watching the Saints game with my family.  These occasions are the things that I miss and am going to miss.  These are the things that keep me coming home.

So, this blog (which i'm sorry, is not really about traveling or anywhere I've been, nor pictures that I've taken), goes out to Layla and the Saints.  Happy 26th Birthday, Lay and Congratulations on a gorgeous baby and Geaux Saints!