oh how I love my own culture. being back here and witnessing the way people talk, the way they respond, and understanding exactly what every gesture, every tone of voice, and every facial expression really means is quite wonderful.
don’t get me wrong, i’m not exactly on cloud 9 happy to be back stateside. i would like, for example, to spend more time in Brussels. but i do look forward to seeing and visiting with some people i love dearly. 🙂
i’m also looking forward to spending “normal” amounts of money on normal things.
it does not feel like early afternoon for me. it feels like i would imagine it feels to be dead for 5 years and come back to life. but i do not regret my 2 am excursion around Brussels.
time for mcdonalds coffee. my first “american” product in three weeks.
Tahnawannaeatinamerica:
Great to have you home and to treat you to a home-cooked American meal. Okay, so Brooke made the meal and it was of Thai origin. At least it was made for you at our home on American soil.
It was delightful to see you eat while mostly asleep. Again, welcome home, congratulations on your engagement and we all look forward to the incredible pics from your awesome adventure!
We Love You,
Dad