Wrapping Up

Leaving RHUL was... weird. I had a great last night out with friends. Packing went pretty smoothly, but actually saying goodbye to some particular people was especially difficult. Even as the plane was landing into JFK, I couldn't believe that the whole adventure was over. But once I collected my bags, it hit me that I was going to see my family again! Even the dog came to the gate to greet me. We stopped at a diner in Yonkers on the way home for my first American meal in 10 months. A pastrami on rye has never tasted so good.

I've been home for a couple days now, mostly having good food and catching up on sleep. I haven't even started unpacking. I still can't really believe that I'm home again. Its starting to feel like my life in Europe was just a wonderful dream. But there are a few things that are different. I've learned some life lessons and in some ways I've really changed. I have a better appreciation for history, art, music, theatre, and even my own "American-ness". I think now I know how to create my own art and tell my own stories. I'm looking forward to the things I will do in my last year at Sarah Lawrence.

And I can finally have real Mexican food. All is well in the world.