I believe when I left off a month ago, I mentioned that I am good at changing my mind. Well, that still holds plenty true, since I decided this week that I am staying in Pocatello and finishing my degrees before I decide to leave again. That means another three years or so in this town of mine, but at the end of it I will at least have something to show. That something will be a Master’s degree in English with a certificate in TESOL. So that’s good. I will also be achieving my daring and adventurous goal of having a MA by the time I am 30.
I will certainly miss the adventure of living in Eastern Europe, but as I sit here on a second-floor deck overlooking a mountain while the sky turns itself into a painting about the West, I think that might not be too bad. So what will I talk about without the entertaining and frequent situations caused by my lack of cultural understanding? Expect more stories fueled by my general awkwardness, a lot of talk about Vespas as I finally get the scooter gang I have wanted for ten years, some thoughts on crafting as I dive into business on Etsy, and a fair amount of whining about the wild world of academe.
Now if you will excuse me, I am going to go cut a bottle into earrings, then watch some good old American TV.
