Gosh, thank you all so much for your replys! And here I thought I might read a few "just get over it(s)". This is most definately not the end of the world by any stretch, just sad to me to think ahead to all the mornings, afternoons, and nights without my sweetie here all stretched in a row. I've gotten used to being seperated over the past year and a half of his traveling for his new job, but usually only 2-9 days or so.
I admit that I'm quite worried about something crime-wise happening to him while he's there (one just has to do a Google search about crime and Johannesburg or Cape Town to know what I mean). But we were there
together for two weeks and I remember how frustrated he got with the work, living in a hotel, and having to order food on the phone every night from people who's accents he (and I) couldn't understand and vice versa. I just hate to think of him there by himself dealing with the same things with another week tacked onto it.
All of your support and suggestions are greatly appreciated, and yes I may be venting here from time to time!
Some of your comments hit so close to home it's a little freaky!
Hardknock: I actually just took a class with my sister last week to learn how to knit! I've got the knit part down and am just starting to learn the pearling part. By the time hubby gets back I'll probably have a full set of footie jammies waiting for him!
Medusa99: Yes, I too have a bird (Rex, an orange-wing amazon) and a big beefy boy cat (Grover) who will probably be sick and tired of me by the end of three weeks. "Step off with the hugs and petting woman."!!!
Mal: That is so funny, we both love to cook together but sometimes I just get burned out. I plan on cooking breakfast for dinner or getting fast food (a rareity) or just eating nothing but frozen pizza rolls for a meal. I'm gonna eat like a bachelorette for three weeks! I had actually thought about the note in the suitcase thing, I just can't figure out how to place them as he'll be packing and then around the rest of the night so it will be hard to be subversive.
Amonkie: Like Mal's idea of outgoing notes, I love your idea of incoming notes and will be doing that (yes, I love to write. It'll never see daylight but I've actually written a novel and can't believe your suggestion didn't dawn on me, thanks!).
Again, thanks for all your support and suggestions, I feel propped up by your thoughts!
Ali