"Time flies by when you're having fun."
I hate that phrase, but there it is, in all of its annoyingly accurate glory. I've been in America for a little over a month now and it feels like I've only been in the western half of the world for approximately one week.
I spent my first week and a half here in the States visiting friends and family in the freezing-my-snot cold state of Michigan, then meandered to warmer temperatures (but only slightly) down south to the great city of Nashvegas. I spent nearly three weeks in the 'ville, eating lots of Mexican food, shopping until my bank account was practically in the red, catching up on recent movie releases, hanging out with the coolest cats in town, and dancing my bootie off to some great tunes at some pretty sketchy places. It was a good time without question and I'm already feeling the pang of separation after being away from Music City USA after only a day and a half.
I made the long drive back to Michigan yesterday, and stepped out of the eight-hour bonding time with my car and Interstates 65 & 69 into sub-zero temperatures. Seriously. The thermometer seemed to be screaming ZERO at me, as it stared me down through the pile of snow that was peacefully resting on top of it. That's right ladies and gents, it was zero degrees in the middle of a sunny afternoon. Welcome to Michigan. I hate my life.
Now I'm sitting at my parents' house, spending quality time with their computer--er--them, before I make the long journey back to Korea. And it's true; I've made yet another impulsive decision to return to Korea on Tuesday, February the thirteenth, in spite of the sappy, I-have-to-leave-Korea post I had written way back in October. What can I say? I change my mind on a dime (or on an offer of a hefty salary).
I have so many things I could say at the moment, but I have such little patience to actually say them. In short: Home is great and I've missed it and will continue to miss it terribly... but just not enough to stick around. I don't know why, but the need to wander, to explore, and to be completely unconventional in most of my major life decisions has never left me. I'm beginning to wonder if it ever will. But I don't care at the moment because I'm bored and I want to watch Letterman. So that's what I'm going to do.
Much love to you all.
5 comments:
you are missed here, already. sorry I didn't see you nearly as much as I would have liked. but it was really great to have you here. keep the updates coming! I admire your sense of adventure....and wish that I had the balls to do the same. maybe at some point
Jake and I miss you oh so much!! (Maybe Jake misses your comforter the most...) I can't believe you have already come and gone. What happened to the last 2 1/2 weeks?? But I am excited to hear about all your adventures in the coming year and glad to know that you are doing what makes you happy. I love ya and I'll miss ya!!
i'm so glad you were able to come be with us!! ella is still talking about you :) next time you come back,
we'll teach sadie to say your name, too (and maybe i'll even go dancing).
we'll miss you this next while, but i'm excited to see what the future holds for you.
seriously...do you hate me?? why haven't you called??? -em
How did I miss this one?!
I'm so glad you're back in Korea, my dear. Seeing you last night (as well as reading your writing again) was like breathing in home: familiarity, comfort, to be uplifted. Not to mention non-stop talking!
You are so loved by all who know you; I love seeing your friend's comments from home. It's obvious how much they miss you. But I don't feel bad because I'm the one who has you around!
See you soon, my apartment-building-mate!
Love Aub
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