En los estados unidos

Mis hermanos y yoI returned to the United States of America to spend Christmas with the family. I've been here for almost a week now. The time with my family has been great! However, I was hoping for a little more culture shock upon reentering my homeland. In a weird way I wanted to be even more disgusted with American consumerism and materialism than I usually am, but everything felt pretty much like normal. Coming back from Peru almost seems like waking up from a dream. The disparity between levels of wealth in the US and Peru is mind-blowing, almost to the point I've compartmentalized each place and can easily step in and out of each and never allow them to intersect in my head. (This is probably not a good thing...) My life in Peru feels a world away, but I miss it. I miss the challenges of a different language and culture, and I miss the people. I'm looking forward to pursuing even greater relationships with my Peruvian friends during this next year.

The biggest adjustment to being in the US again: Remembering it's ok to actually throw the toilet paper in the toilet. I nearly have a panic attack every time I go to the restroom and can't find the trashcan. Who knew it would feel so scandalous to just flush that t.p.?

New Year's Resolution: Blog more. I've received numerous comments about my lack of bloggage...sorry friends, I will try to do better.