Even as a child, I'd lay awake at all hours of the night. Helpless, I'd count to 1,000 and back until I fell asleep. This most recent attack has made me feel fully and completely exhausted, but my mind will not slow down. I have tried everything. I stop using my computer at least an hour before I want to fall asleep, I have completely eradicated any caffeine intake, I try to journal all of my errant thoughts before attempting sleep. But, even with all of my efforts, I still cannot sleep.
I have just returned from a wonderful evening with friends. Tom invited a few of us over for dinner tonight. He cooked many varieties of food, but my favorite were the egg dumplings. If Tom plays his cards right, I'll marry him for those dumplings.
I feel completely content. My language skills still need a lot of work, but I'm comfortable venturing out on my own. My homesickness is almost non-existent. I just crave a really good waffle, a cup of coffee, the New York Times, and my porch.
Honestly, I'm dreading the return home. I am so excited to see my family and my dogs, but I will miss so much about this country. I will miss the friends I have made. We are a family.
I have been applying for various jobs back in Ohio for my return. Also, I've been researching graduate schools for my next foray into the educational system. I know what I want to do and it seems like I'll either be moving to California or NYC.
P.S. Buy the new Black Keys album. It makes me proud to be from Ohio.... amongst many other things.
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