I sat on a stool next to the kitchen
counter and drank a glass of water, while their dog perched in my
lap. The almost 4 hour drive left me thirsty. It had been a full two
weeks back in my Illinois hometown. I could scarcely wrap my mind
around the trip's conclusion but here I was at my friends' house in
Urbana. My road trip oasis. A respite before driving the rest of the
way to Nashville.
Kristin put away the dishes in the dishwasher while Jason cleaned up from dinner. It was a breathtaking dance to watch, their seamless habits not thrown off in the least by a late night guest. We chatted about our respective Christmas celebrations and caught up on life. I love spending time with Jason and Kristin for such simple reasons. Fancy drinks, stimulating conversation about politics and religion, sharing books we've read and music we're listening to. Each time I leave, I wish we lived closer. They are my people and I am theirs...
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