"adjective; tending to inspire awe because of elevated quality or transcendent excellence."
I am surprised, over and over again, that I am completely smitten with BOTH my home in Montana and my home in Arizona. When I am in Montana, even in winter, I am often overcome with the feeling of awe, of asking myself, "how did I not live here for 30 years of my life? This is heaven on earth..." And I no longer get homesick for Arizona (well, I confess, except in February or March...then I wish I could visit for 3 weeks and soak up some sun).
However, when I get to Arizona, East Tucson, to be specific, my heart strings get yanked big time and I think to myself, "It's just so beautiful--so starkly gorgeous--how did I leave?" Yes, I even said that this scorching morning, sitting by the pool after an invigorating morning swim, sipping a leftover eegees, looking at the bougainvillaes climbing the adobe wall next to the trickling fountains decorated with cobalt Mexican tiles of intricate design...all things I took for granted growing up that I love now. Bright, sharp, stinging sunshine, the scent of hot pavement, cresote, mesquite wood, and chlorinated water...mmmmm, home. Other home.