Last Stop: Colorado
I'm home! After flying in yesterday, home has been absolutely nothing like I expected, this mainly due to its odd familiarity. Honestly I've been careful not to let myself get excited about coming back to America because I didn't want the expectations to exceed my return. I know things will be very different, but so far its been great to remember how good it is here.
My family is awesome - even after having spent so much time apart we are still able to laugh and connect like with few people I know.
I went for a run tonight and there is now a trail surrounding the lake near our house which conveniently replaces one of my favorite running spots in Mito, Lake Senba. Of the places I've been nothing really compares to the smell of the crisp Colorado evening air - and I consider myself a beach guy.
Now back with no expectations my first day has been great. Of course sleeping 15 straight hours did help - some serious jetlag and a really comfortable bed are to blame. I was a little exhausted after four days in four countries: Philippines, South Korea, Japan and now here. I'm definitely finished with those overly friendly customs line agents - at least for a little while. Can't get enough of their pearly white smiles. Hopefully the nomad days are not forever gone, but I have had complete peace with the move back and am looking forward to seeing some old familiar faces.
With that said there are plenty of stories from the move and my Philippines/South Korea trip I'll need to update you on in the future. But no more tonight - I'm not helping myself with this little Mountain Standard Time Zone issue.
My family is awesome - even after having spent so much time apart we are still able to laugh and connect like with few people I know.
I went for a run tonight and there is now a trail surrounding the lake near our house which conveniently replaces one of my favorite running spots in Mito, Lake Senba. Of the places I've been nothing really compares to the smell of the crisp Colorado evening air - and I consider myself a beach guy.
Now back with no expectations my first day has been great. Of course sleeping 15 straight hours did help - some serious jetlag and a really comfortable bed are to blame. I was a little exhausted after four days in four countries: Philippines, South Korea, Japan and now here. I'm definitely finished with those overly friendly customs line agents - at least for a little while. Can't get enough of their pearly white smiles. Hopefully the nomad days are not forever gone, but I have had complete peace with the move back and am looking forward to seeing some old familiar faces.
With that said there are plenty of stories from the move and my Philippines/South Korea trip I'll need to update you on in the future. But no more tonight - I'm not helping myself with this little Mountain Standard Time Zone issue.
posted by Denver at 2:10 AM
4 Comments:
I'm glad you made it back safely! I guess Julie came in late tonight too. Let me know if you will be traveling through Oklahoma City soon. Maybe we can get together so I can hear about a few of your many follies abroad. I'm sure you have umpteen stories that will provide a lifetime of fond memories for you. I'm glad the Lord blessed you with safe travels and good experiences!
Welcome back to the good old USA! Your trip back sounds like the Amazing Race (which you have to wait a whole week between episodes here instead of devouring a 4 hour tape at once, if you watched it like I did). Have a great time with your family!
Your rocky mountain buddies to the north, Rox and baby sophie
Welcome back, Denver! I hope your readjustment is going well. Hope you can make it to OKC soon!
Welcome back. When are you coming to OKC?
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