There's No Place Like Home

     WE'RE HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     After nearly nine months of living on White Seal, my parents and I are now back into our house. We motored up the lake on Sunday morning, excited and overwhelmed. I can't even explain the feeling of accomplishment that I felt as we came into Kingsland Bay. It was exactly as I remembered it and a lifetime of memories flooded me as I got ready to pick up our mooring.
     When we rowed ashore I planted a big fat kiss on the ground. I met our friends Buzz and Carol on the trail and we walked back to the parking lot. The trail was exceedingly muddy, as most things in Vermont are right now. We met Roger and Arabella and headed back to my house.
     My house! Oh my gosh. After giving it a quick run-through, I took a pile of rancid laundry and dumped it into the washer. Typical cruiser. I am NOT going to miss the whole laundry/ shower aspect of boat life.
     Roger drove me over to Chelsea's and a 36 hour social swirl began. I spent Sunday night at Chelsea's with Abbey after visiting a bunch of friends. We went to the Memorial Day parade the next day and I must have hugged a thousand people. Slight exaggeration? Probably. But really, I saw a bunch of friends. I spent Monday driving around with my friends, blasting music, and generally soaking up the social life I missed so much. I spent last night at Abbey's then came home to a list of chores.
     I spent today moving stuff in and cleaning out the car. This has been the first of many house project days. I also have to meet with my teachers, take a couple of finals, and somehow incorporate a three day trip to Nantucket into this packed agenda. Adieu to the peaceful, lazy boat days. Hello, reality.
     Well folks, we did it, we actually made it. I just can't fathom that the trip is finally done. I have mixed feelings, but mostly I'm feeling happy and content. It was wonderful, truly an experience that I will cherish forever. As for now, I'm busy resuming the life I left last fall. I imagine that that will be adventure enough for the time being.