Monday, September 14, 2009

American Excitment

I'm going to America on Thursday and I'm sooooo excited. Really excited. America is a place which taught me all about 'family' when i moved there aged 18. It was the place i fled to, to escape my own home environment in Britain. The folk i ended up living with are just so great, a real family and i miss them so much when I'm not there.

The simple things I'm looking forward to are getting a hug from my mom, seeing Tim and being part of a wider family and community who are always receptive to me and always open armed! They accept me for who i am, inspire me to do better, and offer me a comfortable place to rest as myself.

Xss obviously does not enjoy these benefits quite as much as me ('whats her name again?' accompanied by an anxious look) so we will also be driving to Memphis to see the home of the King!!! yippee. I'm worried that this wont be quite as relaxing or breathtaking as last year when we drove to Yellowstone Park (Yogi wasn't home :( ), but it will be great to see more of the great cultural patchwork that is the USA!

I will probably gain a stone in weight also as i always over indulge in the food which fits my own personal culture better also- anything sweet, fattening or bad for you- I'm there!

The view from my drive in America!! ISnt it great, there's nothing but Corn!!!!!




P.S Brazilian farm has been in touch- the volunteers co-ordinator is sorting out personalised projects for myself and Xss to do. First Portuguese class tonight.

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