hibernating dreams

i'm hosting an event tonight, an annual cocktail party, a traditional day-after-thanksgiving, drinks-are-on-us, organic-cocktail-themed, holiday soiree.

but i feel exhausted. i was at the airport again today, the third time in seven days. i don't mean to complain. the truth is i do have fabulous opportunities to travel, including an excursion to russia in the spring; i visit cities so often that i have a favorite spot to grab coffee in each; i rack up united miles that don't cost me a thing rather quickly; and i meet people i can't wait to see again.

still, perhaps it's the season that makes me a little homesick. or maybe it was the teaser of seeing my family for a mere 8 hours yesterday. it could be kenny g's christmas album in the stereo, lulling me to my imagination's well-dreamt idyllic home.

whatever it is, i am wishing to hibernate. wishing for everyone to make it safely to their destinations after leah's wedding tonight. wishing a blizzard would shut me inside a cozy cabin in the woods for a few days. wishing for a fireplace (oh! you have no idea. i promise that will be the first thing i look for in a house if i ever get to choose again) to sit next to with a good book and some coffee and a plate of cookies.

tis the season for dreaming, i suppose.

i'll raise my organic martini to that.