I'm still sweating the red, white and blue--this time with stars.
I've been home for three weeks, and I am glad to report that my adjustment isn't nearly as bad as I had expected it to be.
Now what?
- I will continue posting blogs. Foreigners often ask me what life in the US is like. I want to offer answers. Plus, I've learned over the year that I enjoy writing very much.
- Because I've finally realized that I enjoy writing (I've been in denial), I'm freelancing to pay for my meals while I'm back in school.
- While growing up, people have been drilling the "School is cool" mantra in my head. For that reason and more, I am going back for a Master of Public Health degree in epidemiology. I will study epidemics, not diseases. PLEASE don't show me your skin ailments, it can be contagious.
- I refuse to forget Russian. It took too much time and effort to get to where I am today and I don't want to lose it. Encouragement is encouraged, as always. On that note, I must study Spanish for professional and well, super personal reasons.
Where am I?
In your hearts, of course. Physically, I'm back in my hometown in the great big state of New York. I live in the southern-most region of NY--but not in NYC and definitely not New Jersey. Please note that New York City belongs to a state. Albany is the capital of New York. It is not in the city and it is located about 2.5 hrs north.
Readjusting and reuniting takes a lot of energy. I have been cruising along and reconnecting with friends and family. Readjusting to small things like going to the grocery store or driving on smooth, paved roads aren't stressful but amusing.
Cheers (eye-to-eye contact) to a non-adventurous suburban lifestyle in America!
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