a year later...

So much has happened since the last post. For one thing, I've completed my two years of Peace Corps service. (hooray!!) It was one of the most difficult things I have ever done, but well worth the time and effort. I would never trade my two years in Nicaragua for two years in the United States. Peace Corps has been a truly unique experience.

And now, I'm busy getting healthy again and looking for a job. I really expected a harder time with reverse culture shock, but the transition home has been surprisingly smooth.

Things I'm enjoying again, State-side:
- hot showers
- not sweating 24/7
- daily trips to the gym
- fluffy bed
- fruits and veggies galore
- public library (magazines! books! for freeee!)
- customer service

Things I realized I don't miss at all, State-side:
- television

Things I'm missing from Nicaragua:
- greeting everyone on the street with "adios" 
- the cheek-to-cheek kiss greeting
- randomly visiting people in their houses
- seeing rolling hills for miles and miles
- the other Peace Corps volunteers

Things I don't miss from Nicaragua:
- piropos (cat calls)
- being stared-at 24/7
- washing jeans by hand
- chicken poop, cow poop

Wish me luck on the job search. More updates later!