Rain Delay

Yesterday was such a pretty day and I got a lot done that I needed to do.  Driving in Oregon had gotten me accustomed to riding with the windows down so even though it was in the low 90's here in Florida, I toughed it out.  What I forgot that happens here in Florida is the random rainstorms.  I didn't roll my windows up all the way yesterday....left them a little cracked.  Needless to say, when I finally remembered they were down....it was too late.  All the seats in my car are wet.  I had to run a few errands earlier today so I busted out a towel and a shower curtain to sit on.  Dad and I went out with a wet vac to try and get up some of the water but that wasn't really working.  We had a space heater going in there this evening and I'm crossing my fingers that tomorrow is going to be a warm sunny day to dry up the seats.

So long story short....I'm not leaving tomorrow.  I'm not mad.  A little disappointed maybe.  And a very small part of me is the tiniest bit relieved.  I'm so ready to go back to Oregon...but I'm still sad about saying goodbye to my family. 

It was easy to leave the first time, because I thought I would be back in all my misery.  Having had great adventures but returning to the boring 'ole Panama City.  Now that I'm going to a place that I like with lots of un-expectations, knowing that I won't be returning here....the finality is setting in.  I'll be honest; I'm scared.  Having to decide for certain what kind of things to pack is hard.  Wondering if I should bother with this or leave that makes the whole process feel very very real.  The things in my storage shed...who knows when I'll see them again.  :/

So for now I'm still getting things together and I'm going to enjoy another night here with my family.  In the big picture...there is probably a reason for the delay.  For now, I'm here for another night.