Back in the USA

I should blog more than I do. Sorry for keeping my posts so minimal! There is much more that goes on in my life abroad than I documented thus far. I have now returned to California. I will update these next few days about the trips I went on. I haven't blogged about Paris, Barcelona or Edinburgh at all and they are indeed blog worthy.

It has been a week since I have left the UK. As of right now from last week, I would be waiting for luggage claim at LAX. I can't believe how fast this week has been.

As expected, returning to the states after 9 months I have encountered reverse culture shock. I have been feeling weird. I feel uncomfortable at times, but I keep reminding myself that I've lived here for most of my life, so why should I feel this way? I do miss it back in the UK, very much. I'm trying not to be bitter about returning. I do miss the independence I had, the accents and (believe it or not) the weather. 

But there isn't much to complain when I've now got my big fluffy bed, a loving dog and family and food provided for me by my family (although eventually, I want to become independent again) and the fact that it's much cheaper here than I've spent in Swansea.

When I returned, I couldn't stand the state of my room. I could tell by the condition it was in previously before I left, I had changed. I cleaned out a lot, and I plan to rearrange more.

I know in my life I will always want to travel. I also want to live in different states and countries. I don't expect myself to stay here for a long time. I think once I've accomplished one dream, I can do anything. I don't want to limit myself and I'm always going to be curious and excited to explore.