Crazy Old U S of A

           The past nearly two weeks that I have spent back home have been a whirlwind of, at times, very overwhelming activity.  I have loved catching up with family and friends and enjoying the amenities of the US (from hot water to malls), but there are also some things that I could do without, and things I miss about San Lucas.  Here is a list of the top "things" that stand out to me about being home, many of which took me by surprise:



Target.   Target is oh, so amazing, and this will never change.

The mall is actually kind of scary and overwhelming.

I am now really terrible at remembering that I have a phone, checking voicemail, etc.

Oddly enough, I have yet to use the TIVO (or even turn on the TV)

Oh, the fashion.  I miss you, the fashion.  Unfortunately it is hard to get my fix in MN in the winter... and absolutely impossible in Redwood Falls.

The food is sort of...physically... overwhelming me.  I am not used to milk.

I can still drive!

Handing over the credit card is easy... actually spending money is NOT (2 dollars for a Coke????)

I can't pick out outfits anymore, I am not sure what I look good in after hiding in baggy jeans and big t shirts for 5 months.

THE INTERNET.  I missed you too, the internet.

Overall, everything is amazing, shiny, and new.  Now if I could just eat a cheeseburger and not be doubled over with pain...