I've been back in the US for 6 weeks now. It seems absolutely crazy how fast time is passing and how quickly I'm re-adjusting to life here, what is becoming my new "normal." Re-adjustment has had its ups and downs but I have to say its been much easier now than it would have been a year earlier. With all of my frustrations in Belize, it definitely helped me prepare for life in the States. I had modern conveniences like running water & electricity, spoke English every day, and had a more American routine than I ever had in Burkina. I was used to watching American news and television and getting on the internet regularly. I'm not trying to say it was like the US because there were huge differences but overall I experienced less culture shock coming back from Belize than I did last year when I returned from Burkina. Some things in the U.S. still shock me like everyone being in a hurry, the huge selection at the grocery store, and the cold! Overall I'm loving being back though and am just trying to ignore the parts of our culture that I'm not such a fan of.
Tomorrow I'm moving to D.C. and am hoping to settle into my new life soon. Still no job or apartment but I know they will come soon enough. I'm attending a career conference put on by Peace Corps next week so hope to learn lots and make some good contacts. Also I have a couple information interviews and a job interview lined up.
