How about that – a post title from the Wizard of Oz by a girl who lives in Kansas. It had to happen sometime, right? I thought we might just get it out of the way. But it is fitting today because I’m going to talk about Kansas and my home – one in the same.
Driving around in Florida, where I spent my high school years and some other sporadic years, a place that I considered ‘home’ for quite a while, I felt strangely out of place. The roads I knew by heart seemed laid out in a crazy grid pattern that I just couldn’t understand. The city I adored wasn’t as bright as I remembered. Wasn’t as beautiful. Wasn’t as exciting.
It was a lifetime ago, it seemed, that I existed here. I was a different person then. A young girl that I’m not sure I would recognize if I saw. A girl searching and yearning to find just where she fit. For a moment I thought it was there but it really wasn’t. I don’t match that house, or that school, or that restaurant, or that mall, or that friend, or that boy. I don’t belong there. A round peg in a square hole.
It was as clear then as it ever will be that this, this is my home.
Sher Bailey has been a dedicated voice for the Love and Marriage blog for over a decade, sharing practical advice on everything from stretching a grocery budget to finding the best homeschooling resources. She writes from the unique perspective of a full-time traveler, living and working on the road in her motorhome alongside her husband and their two cats. Sher’s diverse body of work is fueled by her belief that with the right tools and a little creativity, any challenge can be turned into an opportunity for growth and adventure.
Dollface says
wow.. this looks sooo serene…. xxooooo
Allyson says
very beautiful pic!
Nicole says
My husband used to live in Kansas and I am not sure but I think I would like to live there.
My hometown I really never liked. That sounds sad but it’s true. That is the case for many various reasons that I rather not go into right now.
Currently we are stuck in Abilene until August when Jason (my hubby) graduates then we get to move and experience a new place. I just hope he finds a job somewhere beautiful, interesting, and most importantly with nice weather.
Beautiful picture! I wish I could close my eyes and be in it.
a H.I.T. says
What a beautifully written post. I know what you mean about not feeling at home in your old home.
Sugar & Spice says
Beautiful view!!
Sugar & Spice says
Beautiful view!!
Sugar & Spice says
Beautiful view!!
devin's mom says
Great pic! I’m glad you’re in Kansas!
Sher says
Awwww.