Hammer

After our trip, we were hit with an assortment of questions. What was your favorite place, favorite experience, best food, top three destinations, biggest surprise, did you get along? All of them left me numb tongued. It was too long to reduce to sound bites and I couldn't pick. On Sunday, our friend Betsy asked about any revelations we had while traveling. Again, stuck. But I felt I could answer this question eventually. I am always having and sometimes reversing revelations. Warning, these are not new, even to me, but it takes a hammer to change behavior so realizing repeatedly is required.

• Don't tell me I am supposed to absolutely love it, it spoils. I admit that this is my problem, so continue to give me recommendations. Just watch out for these phrases: the best, most incredible place in the world, you'll never leave and I could eat a sandwich there all day.
  
  
• I like people as much as critters. I can watch people longer.
  
  
• My friends and family are it. Mountains, trees and canyons become a painting by Bob Ross without them.
  
  
• Sometimes I can't feel anything. I should be excited, amazed, awed, and I feel nothing (see points above). It's just a pretty rock with trees or a big/small hairy beast. It's ok.
  
  
• Moods imprints memory with a colored haze. I remember odd more clearly then beautiful.
  
  
• Earth is a funny planet. I like it.