Well it's been a dang long time since I've written on my blog so I'll fill you in on what's going on as much as possible. I moved back to the United States on July 8, where I was greeted at the airport by my girlfriend, Heather. She drove me back to Tifton, along with my two footlockers, one suitcase and my backpackers backpack. The first place I ate at when getting back home was Carraba's (I love their rosemary chicken).
Anyways, the transitioning has been good so far. It's been excellent to see friends and family and to have the opportunity to catch up with them. I've also applied for a job at starbucks and hopefully, I will hear from them soon. After knowing of the job I will have, I will decide how I am going to get involved in the community here. The choices are looking like Big Brothers Big Sisters or Boys & Girls Club.
As far as adjusting to living back in the "American Dream," it's been slow but good. I really miss food in affordable olive oil, café con leche and chocolate croissants, but it's been nice to exchange that for sweet tea, thick juicy steaks and good whole grain bread that doesn't turn into a weapon after a day. However, conversations with people have been what I would deem to be shallow or superficial. It's quite an adjustment going from talking about what's going on in the world to talking about sports 24-7. Don't get me wrong because I love sports, but I just believe certain things are worth talking about more than Brett Favre's "retirement." However, it will take time to become accustomed to this new way of living.
