I finally made it back to NYC last night with a few minor disasters along the way, but I'm already back in the swing of my routine.  Though it's nice to have my personal space back, I'll definitely be missing everything from the golden California sunsets and endless sunshine to fun cooking sessions with my sisters in my parents' kitchen, and seeing some of my closest friends.  No matter how far I am, it's good to know that there's always another place I can call home waiting on the other side of the country.