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Tomorrow I'm heading to St. Louis, and I'm a bit nervous about doing it on my own. I haven't travelled alone since 1999 or 2000 I think. I probably rely on Shannon a bit too much, as emotional support, as someone who can make anything fun, as someone who's always nearby and smiling. I know six days isn't very long at all, and that I was happy to schedule some time in my hometown by myself. But if I'm being honest, I will miss Shannon and the pets and our house. I'm glad that I'm doing it, especially in light of how it feels a bit weird. I need more practice being alone by choice, if for no other reason than to reaffirm that I'm coupled by choice as well.