> I just had to share this with someone [...]

...I understand your feelings!

My girlfriend (my record: 1year and 6 months, the past ones lasted not more that 4 months - only *strong* women can keep up with the pace of my life :)) lives about 200Km far from my city.
Every weekend I find no problem in waking up early and go to visit her (we like a lot to travel in the countryside; sometimes I drive up to 800km. in a day just to discover some new and interesting city/town/place), instead of sleeping 'til noon as any normal Italian does by Sunday... :)
It seems nothing special to other people, but I'm discovering that all this is really the life I always wanted (at least, until I collapse and sleep for a month or two).

AP.