by Bethers » Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:33 pm
Diana,
I think that's pretty natural. Your rhythm is thrown off - your schedules are changing, and while you look forward to the change, it requires work. Then you get there and, most likely, you have to jump right in with family/friends, etc who haven't seen you for awhile. I think taking a day for yourself is a smart thing to do.
I no longer have that "home base" but for the last 3 winters I've stayed with the same friend in Alabama. I went through similar to what you're saying both when I got there and when I left. I needed my own time to handle it my own way - and sometimes you don't get that without forcing the situation. And anytime I stay anywhere for a long time (3 or more months) I go through pangs when I leave - even if I know I'll be back at some time. It's hard to say goodbyes - because even if you know you'll be back, some things won't be the same, some people might not be there anymore, etc. Even if you don't consciously think all that, it does play a part in your feelings getting ready to leave.
Oh, and for me, travelling full-time is easier than stopping and leaving. Shoot, it was a pain in the neck to unhook and drive around yesterday then change my space at the same park. I get entrenched that doesn't happen if I don't stay so long anywhere.
Take whatever time you need, on both ends of your move - and hopefully you'll be feeling at the top of your game soon.
And never thing any topic is wrong here - we can't all be bubbly all the time.
Beth
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"He who treasures the small things in life has found the path to true happiness"