I have returned to America. More specifically, I have returned to my suburb on the outskirts of Los Angeles. It does not appear that much has changed here. However, that does not mean nothing has changed. I am not exactly the same. My trip to southeast Asia was such an amazing experience, and one that I believe will influence my future. My travels have certainly not ended; they have paused. In addition, I am more open than ever to living overseas. In spite of all that, it is good to be home. There is much that needed to be handled here, and I am in the process of taking care of those things. You know, those typical things that stack up while away for an extended period, plus a few surprises: mail, bills, jury duty, taxes,
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