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November 13, 2004
Home at Last
After an uneventful trip (oh the hours and hours and hours of traveling), I am home again! It's wonderful. Last night I went straight from the airport to a happy hour with former co-workers (it was like I never left!!) and then had several quality hours with Ms. Janie, who has grown into a real person in the last couple months. The most amazing transformation has been her language skills--I can know understand 90% of what she says the first time round.
This morning I was awake before 8 a.m. and had a lovely breakfast of pancakes, made by my Dad. Then, after a leisurely morning, Jess and I headed off to the mall, which was sensory overload. I managed to buy a candle from Illuminations and some stuff from The Body Shop (everything costs about 1/2 of what it does in Sweden), but just couldn't bring myself to even try on any clothes. I never thought I'd say it, but I think I've grown out of the "shopping for fun" activity. Or maybe I just am out of practice.
This evening was a get together with high school friends. It was a lovely turnout, and so good to catch up with everyone. My mom made an incredible meal (chicken AND vegetable curry) and had everything decorated perfectly. I didn't lift a finger (how nice to be a guest!!) and there is a yummy peach cobbler waiting for my expected midnight food cravings.
