My trip back to the south

Last week we went down to North Carolina for the wedding of Heather and Tim. Heather and I have been friends since we were 7, so this was a really special event for me to attend.

It was a really quick trip, so we were not able to see everyone and do everything we wanted to do.

As we drove south of the Mason-Dixon line I realized how much I missed North Carolina.

I miss the kudzu; they look like dinosaurs to me.

I miss the Durham Bulls.

I miss the azaleas and all the flowers.

I miss all the paved running and biking trails, and the American Tobacco Trail.

I miss Carolina concrete and the News and Observer.

I miss the beach (and the mountains).

I miss Cook-Out milkshakes and Krispy Kreme.

I miss the Cary library, because seriously it is the greatest public library I have ever been to.

I miss all the restaurants and shopping.

I miss going to the Raleigh temple with Jim.

I miss the blue sky, all the trees, and the beauty of the state.

I miss downtown Raleigh and the NC Museum of Art.

I miss my friends.

I miss Chapel Hill and all that the town offers.

I realized it is OK for me to be homesick for North Carolina, it doesn't take away from my happiness in Pennsylvania, just lets me miss those times in the south.

Thanks to my friends for hosting us and reminiscing with us for a great trip.