House or Home?

Sigh.  I'm back.  My flights took off and landed without any problems.  But here I am, sitting in front of my computer trying to do some type of school work that I put off all weekend.  I just feel unhappy.  I miss my boyfriend and my dog so much while I am out of town.  But the second I get back, I just don't feel at home.  Will home ever be anywhere but where my parents are?  If not, how do people live like that?  I pulled some pictures of scenes from houses that give me that "homey" feeling.

How cozy is this bedroom nook?

I could do dishes at that window any day.