Home

Yesterday, I made it back to the USA! I hadn't really processed how excited I was to be home until I was waiting in line to go through immigration, as a citizen and no longer a foreigner. In my first 24 hours home, I am still recovering from the diarrhea that started 18 hours prior to boarding in Cambodia (a departing gift from the country), and I have slept a lot, 16 hours to be exact, and want to sleep more. I still think twice before using water out of the tap, then realize how grateful I am to be doing so. My sheets smelled of clean laundry upon my arrival at Makani's house (thank you Donovan), a smell I have missed. Walking outside without shoes on, letting my toes explore the grass was amazing. I have no idea where I left all my belongings prior to my leaving, some are in my trunk, some in Makani's garage, some in my storage unit, I need to find some clothing that is more appropriate for California spring. We start class again tomorrow afternoon and I am hoping that my body will catch up after a crazy 36 + hours with less than five hours sleep and moving through several time zones.