Home Again Home Again Jiggity Jig

It's nice to be home in Racine again, well at least for the limited time I have until I leave. My brother brought a friend over, or at least I think she's just a friend... But who knows because he isn't very open about all of the going on's in his life like I am with my parents. Part of me wishes he would talk to me, just so I know how he is doing. But I have to admit that we have become a lot closer since I have been living in Milwaukee for the school years. I can actually talk to him about things, and yes sometimes we do argue (isn't that natural for brothers and sisters to do though? lol). Any who, I like her and I hope she's around for a while.

Today, I was back not even for an hour, and we were rushing out the door to go bowl in a benefit bowl-a-thon thing for a daughter of my dad's co-worker. (Get that?) It was a lot of fun, I got to meet a bunch of people who knew me when I was little, and I didn't recognize any of them. Learned a lot about different kinds of shots/drinks too! No my life is not all about drinking and partying, I study and keep the important things in mind before I even think about going out.

I just really hope this summer goes well, I'm excited and nervous because each day passed is one day closer to leaving for Chile. It's not that I don't want to go, it's just that I am leaving my home and everything that I have ever known behind for 5 months. But  I was talking to a friend about it and he said that Isn't that the point.. I think our conversation got interrupted at that point since I don't remember what was said next. And now after thinking about it, I think that is the point. To fully understand and live with a culture You need to be submerged in it and away from everything else that you know because how can you fully appreciate something when you are surrounded by all the normal things that will give you a biased opinion...

It's not like I'm not going down there without my own opinions already because I do have some, I just think it will be easier to go down there without my other influences.. Who knows maybe I will finally find myself down there. Anyways I'm going to wish you a good night, and just cherish the moments I have left at home right now.

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