Thursday, March 25, 2010

I have the Anxious returning home Blues :-/

So I leave for the States in a week and I can't begin to tell you how anxious I am. Two months ago I could not contain my excitment to come home and now its the opposite. I think I'm just worried about how I'll fit in in the world that I left behind. Simple things that I have learned to live without or adapt to will suddenly be available again, things like drinkable tap water, constant power, washing machines, flowing hot water, central heating, menu's in english and supermarkets just to name a few. Not to mention now that EVERYONE will be speaking english, I just don't think that many people can comprehend what it is like to walk down the streets hearing two languages day in and day out. Another thing is that here everyone stares at me, its not a bad thing and I understand why they stare but I've learned how to walk down the street and not smile or look at anyone else, I NEVER did this in the states. My personal bubble/space has been reduced to KG size (super tiny, you get used to people always touching you) and I worry about being socially awkward when I get home, anyways I don't want this to sound like a super complaint blog but just a few things that are running through my head right now. Anyways if you see me while I'm back in the states and I'm kinda awkward at least you know why now lol

P.S. just to make this post a lil less depressing here are some pics of KG volunteers having some fun :-)
-Peace



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  1. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Hey! My mom saw your family at some PC event in the states. I hope you are doing well. I feel you on that return to the states... I've only been here 8 mnths, and I fear my return to the states one day too. Good Luck with everything! All the best!

    -Miranda

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  2. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I always have mixed feeling going stateside. And going thru a fully stocked grocery store blows my mind upon return. I don't even have to buy anything, I just want to see all the stuff you COULD buy if you wanted or needed it. Little things will be very strange (um, wow, I didn't have to carry 13 buckets of water to an outside wash machine for it to fill during dry season - like at my old apartment). It'll feel funny, but you'll have a good time, but if you're anything like me, a part of you knows USA isn't 'home' anymore, at least not for now, and returning to your exotic country will feel like an old friend. Bittersweet both ways. Have a terrific time, travel safe. May your luggage meet you at the airport. ~Tina

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  3. JPMarch 30, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    No worries Sasha (no way can i get used to that) it'll be sweet. Of course you need to tell me exactly what days you'll be in South Euclid. I'm in new york until the 6th....................so i'm hoping that you'll return back to our hometown after you sweep along to new york and wherever your cosmopolitan ass is traveling.

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  4. TheWickedWomanApril 7, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    It's good to know that you're home safe and sound now. Mom and I have been worried about you given the political situation in KG. Your parents mentioned that you were coming home when we saw them last week, but I don't know how long you're here. I'd love to see you, even to just give you a hug. We're very proud of you.

    --Tammy

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