Hello Again!!!

These last couple of months have been wonderFULL. I came home on August 12^th, and Mike followed a few weeks later after taking a side trip to visit his sister in Singapore. We both left Jeju in a bit of a whirlwind, on a mission to visit family and get married. (more on that in the next post!)

I was on a little high when I came home. So many things were fascinating. New products came out, people spoke English all over the place, but the most surprising, was the things that I forgot I missed. (like beets!) I realized when I rediscovered things that I forgot I missed, how happy I usually am, wherever I am. Much of the time I can get caught up in the blessings, and stay there.

I do still miss things of course, and Jeju made a big impression. Besides my friends, students, and a beautiful Island, I also miss food, bowing, and the polite way to position hands when giving or receiving things. Those things will stay with me forever.

Still I'm never without. Home brought celebrations, connections, and opportunities. We've been staying with Mike's family in New York for most of the last four months. It's been amazing to bond with them, and I feel at home with my new family. (Another teaser for a future post!)

I'll always be a Washington girl though. When I'm in the grocery store, and can't easily find the Asian or Vegetarian ingredients I love, then I miss my hippie state. Most of all I miss my home and family during big moments, like my littlest sister welcoming her first baby to the world.

 Things are always moving though, and so shall we. These holidays will  bring a closing, and and opening. We'll be off in the New Year, full of hope for the latest adventures in Utah.