A quote from the movie Waitress (yes, this is one of my favorite movies — it’s very snarky) keeps popping into my head lately. “I hope someday somebody wants to hold you for 20 minutes straight, and that’s all they do. They don’t pull away; they don’t look at your face; they don’t try to kiss you. All they do is wrap you up in their arms and hold on tight, without an ounce of selfishness in it.”
That particular quote isn’t snarky, but I like it. Keri Russell does a great job with the delivery.
That’s what I want right now. I just want a really amazing hug. Teaching is hard. Not knowing what you’re doing is hard. Living in a place without very many friends, I mean friends, is hard. Drifting apart is hard.
After a monthlong buildup of minor personal upheavals, I finally decided late last night to buy a plane ticket. The purchase brought a great flood of relief.
I’m going home for Thanksgiving!
