an odd few days

on Sunday, we went to south street seaport, which was a bit depressing and reminded me of a small town English shopping centre except with full of NYC souvenir shops. I also fell in love. yes, of course with food! we discovered magnolia bakery's banana pudding. I'm craving it like xi'an famous food's cumin lamb noodle soup.

yesterday was odd. it was labour day, which is like our last august bank holiday. as there are more public holidays here than back home, I had to pick two dates that I want taking and yesterday was one of them. the Boy was off and I found it weird having him there. I don't know what I'll do when I'm back in an office environment and I have to work around others again. my falafel craving of the last month was also sated.

 yesterday was another strange day. the Boy was a little homesick and that made me blue. I don't like seeing him sad. it's funny the way we've responded to being away. I see home as a constant, safe thing. if I need anything, my family, friends, house, life will be there for me. my time here is temporary. if I don't make the most of every minute, enjoy it, savour it, test it, test myself, I will always regret it. sure, people joke that we'll never leave. but I left Japan. I left France, I left Spain. no regrets and seize every opportunity. don't wish your time away.

 in other news, we're waiting for the boys to arrive. hopefully they'll bring a slice of home with them for the Boy.