Culture Shock

This is my first time back to America in 3 years. Of course, I'm experiencing some culture shock. Here's a brief list of what I've experienced so far... Forgetting shoes can stay on my feet when i'm inside someone's house. Ordering a large coke at McDonald's and having a freak out upon seeing how large a large coke is. Being able to be on Facebook and YouTube without having to use a VPN. Walking into a pharmacy with a cold, and walking out with the right medicine. Driving down a street without hearing car horns blaring or seeing anyone cut anyone off. Mom handing me the keys to her car... Only there was no "key" on it. Shopping for jeans and having a selection to choose in my size! Same for underwear (is it TMI to say that for the first time since Turner was born, i now have underwear that fits me?) The circumstances of my being in America are pretty crummy, but it sure is nice to be outside of mainland china for a while.... And it really makes me look forward to this summer when i can be here with my husband and girls. America, I love you (even if you do conspire to make me fat.)

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[shanygne]

:) You make me smile! love you!