The Halfway Point

We've just returned from our trip back home to Toronto. While we were there we celebrated the end of Hannukkah, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and our 2nd wedding party. It was very hectic but absolutely wonderful. In fact, when our Air India flight touched down in Toronto I got so emotional that I couldn't hold back the tears. Although I didn't grow up there, I feel such an intense attachment to Toronto. I can only describe it as love, strange as that may sound. I love my city... I love Toronto. And don't even get me started on the people, my people. Oh god, I love them so much that it hurts to think about it now that I'm back in Ireland far away from them again.

So yeah, it was an intense trip. My parents came from Tel Aviv, my brother came from Montreal, my cousins and their kids came from upstate New York, and other friends were in town too. We ran around like chickens with our heads cut off trying to see everyone (wow, do I ever hate that saying...their heads cut off, really? ugh!). My moods swung crazily between irritation/exhaustion and over-the-top joy/gratitude. Luckily we spent the last couple of days at J's family's cottage where things were very peaceful, and I had time to process my thoughts and feeling. Most importantly, I got to catch up on some sleep and spend time with our sweet little niece.

Overall, I was left feeling very happy and unbelievably lucky. I cannot express how grateful I am to have such amazing friends and family, so many people to love and so many who love me. I apologize for the extreme cheesiness, but it's true. I am entering 2010 with love in my heart, so thank you, thank you, thank you! Happy new year to each and every one of you.