January 05, 2006

Here....Now

Posted at 7:33 in .

I think I finally feel moved in.
Yesterday I got a bookshelf, an old dresser of mine and a few other things from Max. I was able to unpack some of my favorite clothing, and some of my books. I don’t know why but I never really feel like I am home unless I have my book (at least some of them) around me. I blame my mother. I put one of my old down comforters on my bed (with the purple duvet I loved.) And I hung an old Parkes print that Sylvan had framed for me years ago. I think it finally feels like I live here.
I still have a few things to conquer. My mothers crazy food issues (that become my food issues.) My inability to yoga every day like I want to. And of course my fear of saying goodbye (again) to my best friend, going back to school, and getting a job. But overall I am really happy to be here. I figured I would be less happy and more “readjustment crisis”y at this point. I mean I still have trouble shopping, watching regular TV, or going places with too many people (specifically Malls or large retail places like Costco), but honestly I am beginning to think that all those things… are completely avoidable.
Ok, I had better get going, this lingering morning spent writing (on my laptop while in bed) is just about over. There are lots of things o get done, no matter how comfortable I am in this moment.

Comments

Welcome to reverse culture shock. Quite fun if you just let things wash over you.

So where are you? We should get together some time, look at photos, swap stories, eat some palusami, you know.

fa, Andrew

Posted by Andrew at 10:20 on January 5, 2006. #
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