Back. Temporarily

The past 6 weeks have include 4 airplane trips and one car trip to Dallas. I'm leaving again for more travel - for work, of course. While I enjoy traveling - when it is reasonable - this is becoming ridiculous.

The advantage? I earn frequent flyer miles - so that I can travel some more!

The disadvantages? Many, but mainly that I get behind in everything. I try to stay on top of the mail and newspapers and magazines that seem to multiply, but that's difficult, if not impossible, when I travel. When I return from a trip, I get to spend quality time with laundry, ironing, grocery shopping, etc. Not to mention that I need to catch up with the people I care about.

I always wanted a job where I traveled. Now I have one.

I do try to take advantage of the trips and see places I wouldn't see otherwise. Work travels have enabled me to see basketball and baseball games in far-flung cities, as well as malls across the country. I do get to pick up cosmetic "gifts with purchase" whenever I travel. So it's not all bad. It's just tiring when it comes so often.