There's no place like home, and nothing could be more true. I am now sleeping in my own bed, surrounded by all my 'stuff', and am reconnecting with my family and catching up with my friends. I love it! It has been a bit of an adjustment being home, getting used to Western living again. One good thing--I have lived on so little the last 18 months that I am now in full spring-cleaning mode. I am throwing out so much 'stuff', realizing that I don't need it all.
Friday I will go see my youngest niece play in her final basketball tournament... Next month I will go speak to another niece's class. There's also a confirmation in there to attend. Over the next week, I will go see my dad. All things I could not have done had I still been in Indonesia.
Don't get me wrong, being overseas was an experience of a lifetime, and I'm not about to give it up. But I also realize that I need some time to be at home and to get back in touch with the people who are important to me. Although I need to ask the question, does everyone's family drive them as crazy as mine sometimes does? :)
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My family ALWAYS drives me crazy. You are not alone! (don't get me wrong...love them to death, but drive me crazy)
Glad to hear you are safe & sound! I know all about family (dis)function ;)...love them but sometimes.... OY!
Take some time to adjust.. change the locks if you have to (ha)
Of course family drive you crazy. They know just what buttons to press :)
I heard on the Weather Network today that Indonesia had the highest temperature of 47. That's hot!
It was great to see you at the CRC dinner last week. You deserve a break so I hope you enjoy your summer :)
Kathy i have so much more respect for anyone who has to deal with teenagers. My boys are 15yrs old now and although they are pretty good kids, they live in a world all of their own, and perhaps they should have one..LOL.
BTW ....ive been excepted to be on the DRAGONS DEN TV SHOW...i invented a product the bury's dog pooh on the spot and they liked it so far ...i hope the dargons do too ....
So funny about 'stuff'. Five years after being in Sri Lanka and even today I'm purging 'stuff'!
I 'so getcha'. It's a big time culture shock being back, I'm sure.
It was nice to see you at the CRC dinner (from afar). Didn't have a chance to talk but I'm sure I will some day. Welcome back!
Boy, I am really horrible at replying to comments. I will try to do better.
Blake---let me know about the Dragon's Den show. Sounds interesting.
Kevin---it would be great to chat with another ex-pat. I'd love to hear all about your adventures.
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