Finally, after being home 11 days, I am having the time and opportunity to update my blog. I survived the 15 hour plane ride back to America, and the jetlag that came along with the trip halfway across the world. And now that I have seen family and caught up with as many friends as possible in a week and a half – I’ve barely had time to think about reverse culture shock…
I’ve spent my last week and a half, celebrating Christmas with the Perry family, Christmas shopping in Pittsburgh TWICE, celebrating the New Year with one of my best friends, and enjoying the beautiful wedding of Ashley and John Michael – now Mr. and Mrs. Bonasso!
It has been so good to reconnect with friends and I am enjoying sleeping in my own, so comfortable bed! I am enjoying American food and all the things I was without for four and a half months. I am continually shocked by the cold weather when I walk outside, and have refused to step outdoors, unless I absolutely have to!
My favorite moment of this week was when I was at the WVU Men’s Basketball game vs. Marquette, for many reasons. First of all, we won a very entertaining game, secondly I LOVE Mountaineer basketball and the pride at WVU! I missed the WVU/Mountaineer pride so much! Thirdly, after the game was over and the crowds of people were leaving the game – shoulder to shoulder exiting the coliseum, I was packed around tons and tons of people and as I shuffled through the masses, I was reminded of being back in Hong Kong. For once in my life I enjoyed the crowded/overwhelmed feeling of being surrounded by people and really enjoyed the moment.
As life continues on in Morgantown, I’m sure many other Hong Kong reminders and memories will be unveiled, and I’ll be excited to share them...
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