Well, about 2 months ago I came back from Chile, celebrated Christmas with the family, and returned to Collegeville, MN. Damn. Tick tick tick.
Coming back to the States I was hit almost immediately when I landed at the airport with a brick wall of reverse culture shock. I was properly sickened with all of the selfishness and vanity I saw, with the news stations blaring sounds that play on the weak emotional state of the populace. With all the pride and hubris. With the invisible walls that divide all sorts of people in this country. Truly back to Babylon (Manu Chao - Clandestino).
But that's how it is. I was glad to see friends and family again; everyone looks a bit older. Spent time walking around the old neighborhood and taking in the sights, smells, and palm trees. That is one thing I think I learned in Chile, how to enjoy walking and being a part of the part I find myself in. North Hollywood remains largely unchanged, grimy Valley pornstar parking structure stucco Starbuxx.
The question of if I remain unchanged is harder to answer. I think I am definitely a different person coming back from Chile than the person who left for it. I can't really describe why, but I think I think more clearly now.
Minnesota is cold. Spent a couple weeks getting back into it, and I won't lie, it was pretty fun. I enjoy it here, although the isolation of a small town isn't always so nice. My classes are 7 to 6 out of 10. I do enjoy Asymmetric Synthesis a good deal though.
Pienso que es dificil a vivir en estas condiciones, pero no hay otra opcion para ahora. Me quedo en Minnesota, en esta universidad, la que le quiero mucho pero igual no puedo aguantarla. Algún día yo iré a otra parte
Zac and I (brothers)
Ed's five rules for life
1. Be Kind
2. Never lie, most of all, never lie to yourself
3.Try your hardest
4. If you forget 1-3, always remember rule #5
5. Always wear a condom
