Back in Texas

I've been back in Texas for quite sometime now and I miss Germany! When I first stepped off the plane I was so excited to be home and see my family and friends. I couldn't wait to sleep with a blanket and not be hot! Air conditioning was something I really missed (until I had to pay the bill!) The car ride home from the airport was probably the third time in about two months for me to be in a car. It's so weird not walking or taking the U-bahn everywhere! I DO NOT miss carrying my luggage on the U-bahn. I do like that when I put it in the car it doesn't have to be moved every couple of hours.

It wasn't very hard for me to readjust to the time change, which was odd. The night I got home I stayed up until 10 pm which is 5 am in Germany! I did leave my watch in military time because I got used to it and it makes me feel European! I also find myself saying "Entschuldigung" under my breath before I say "Excuse me!" I've taught all my friends to say "Prost!" when ever they toast, and I make them do it around me.

I realized that ice cream is not the same as gelato, Doner is not on every corner, people aren't as friendly, and the scenery is not as pretty in Texas.

I still find myself remembering something that happened and telling everyone around. I seem to recall things every once in awhile and it makes me happy. I realized that I learned so much about medicine on this trip and didn't even know. This was a wonderful experience and I would do it again in a heart beat. I would tell anyone who wants to do to forget about money and just do it. It is worth it!