I apologize for the lack of new postings! It may be a couple of weeks before you hear any more from me- can't write a Salvadorian blog from the United States!
Even though I have only been officially living in El Salvador for a month, it felt strange to come home. As the plane was making its decent into the Atlanta Airport they played a little clip on the overhead monitors welcoming everyone to the United States of America. That is when it hit me. I was in the US. Trust me- you can never fully appreciate your country until you have experienced living in a foreign one. Every time I get home from a long vacation I feel like I want to kiss the ground, but this time I almost wanted to cry! And I think Marvin feels the same way about El Salvador. He loves it- it brings back all of his childhood memories. For him El Salvador is home. But for me- boy am I glad to be back in the US!
My first stop was in Florida for my Dad's wedding. It was very nice. A little ceremony right by the water. Also got to spend some time with my new extended family. Even though it is nothing like growing up with siblings, I must say- I am very excited to have a step brother and sister. Growing up as an only child I probably spent the majority of my birthday candle wishes asking for a sister. Preferably a twin so we could be like Mary Kate and Ashley. Start a mystery hotline and "solve every crime by dinner time". But hey, I guess this is the next best thing! Anyways, I am sure the two of them are having a wonderful time in Jamaica for their honeymoon.
After the wedding I flew out to Denver for a few weeks. This is home. Driving in my car listening to my favorite radio station. Eating at my favorite Thai restaurant. Cool air.... sweet smelling fall leaves crunching beneath my feet. I couldn't have picked a more perfect time to come. I don't think I could ever leave this city. It is too much a part of me. It is amazing how much more I appreciate it after being away. Even engaged in some medicinal mischief. Gives a whole new meaning to the mile high city. We drove past our old cherry creek apartment and I was surprised how much I missed it. Seeing all of our favorite places- the mall, Panera bread, Swing Thai, Cherry Cricket, Bonnie Brae Ice Cream.... brought back some good feelings. I hope one day we will be able to afford a house as close to that vicinity as possible. Definitely will be needing law school for that.
Filled out my voters ballot today. Guess I arrived just in time to feel like I am still a part of this country. A little annoyed that I got a Wheat Ridge ballot instead of a Denver one. I think there are more important issues than whether Wheat Ridge should have a city wide trash collection service. Voted no all the way down on the amendments. Yes, even on 63. I did have one yes- for the trash thing. Other than that... Bennet, Pearlmutter, and Hickenlooper- Pretty easy.
Well... not much more to say here. Just enjoying my brief visit home. I go back November 10th, so more Salvadorian news will be coming shortly.
