No Place Like Home for the Holidays

After 31 hours of traveling, we finally arrived in Alabama for our Christmas break! Our parents gave us an early gift by flying us back to the States for a couple of weeks, and we happily agreed. Since we are here for such a short time, we only have time to see family, do some celebrating (two major holidays, two birthdays, and one anniversary), and rest. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions that have been asked of us since we have arrived:

How's the jet-lag affecting you?
The day before we left Manila, we had a crazy idea that we could fight jet-lag by getting ourselves on "Alabama time" before our departure. That meant we were sleeping in the afternoon, staying up all night, and eating lunch at 2am. Everyone thought that we were crazy, but it actually has paid off! Since arriving, we haven't had urges to sleep at weird times in the day, and we haven't woken up in the middle of the night wanting tacos.

Where are you traveling while you are here?
After close consultation with our travel agent, we have decided on the Birmingham - Alex City - Pensacola - Alex City - Atlanta - Pensacola - Alex City - Birmingham route.

Where are you going for your anniversary?
We have plans to go back to the Westin hotel in Atlanta, where we stayed during the first night of our honeymoon.

When do you leave?
Despite the negative implications that such a question brings, we'll be leaving the first week in January.

When will you be back next time?
(Note: This question is a "quick save" for those who realize the error of their last question.) Our only plans for returning right now will be August '07. Of course, you are welcome to come visit us before then!