I've been back in the States for two weeks now. And it still feels a little weird. Thoughts that run through my head:
- No longer having to think about how to say something in Spanish before I say it. Yes, sometimes when I had extra time before having a conversation I would 'practice' what I was going to say in my head.
- It's easy to fall back into things, like knowing how most things work, where & how to order in a restaurant
- Walk that far? Nuh- uh. I've already lost my comfort with walking long distances. I had to walk to the business center in my apartment complex and I thought, do I really have to walk all that way. Evidently that 5 minute walk is a killer.
- My nephews are as energetic as ever...and they seem to play better now (until one of them hits the other, that is)
- Being back in Chapel Hill feels weird. I've even forgotten how to get some places that I'm was very familiar with and had to us the GPS on my phone. SMH.
- Learned that a car should be run/driven for 15 minutes 2-3 times a week to keep the battery charged and everything working as it should be. Yeah, didn't plan on that at all. Epic fail on my part (and yes I am writing this from the waiting room at a service shop as they install a new battery in my car).
- Sitting on the couch having a late night chat with my roomies felt like old times. I really enjoyed catching up with them and I hope to squeeze in many more late night chats before graduation
- We graduate in almost 9 weeks. That's craziness.
- It's good to be home.
- I feel like I left part of my heart- love for the culture and the people- in South America. Maybe if I'm lucky someday I can go back and get it.
