Back in the USA

osakajo · 2009-02-19T18:13:05+01:00

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osakajo New member

Member since 14 February 2009

osakajoNew member19 February 2009 16:13:05

I am home now, after some years in Japan, Portugal, and Latvia. It is very strange indeed to be back here, especially in the midst of an economic downturn.

Living in Dallas, Texas. Enjoying the sun (even in winter) after two winters in the Baltic freezer.

Reverse culture shock seems to be the prevalent emotion. Still not used to all of this fast food on every corner.

Even in economic bad times, Burger King is alive and well. Not to mention the stand-by American icon: Wal-Mart.

This will take some getting used to again.

Osakajo
Dallas, Texas
http://osakajo-expatfromhell.blogspot.com/

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder20 February 2009 02:53:29

52783

Welcome on board Osakajo!

Doris Member

Member since 05 February 2009

Doris

http://buildingthelifeyouwant.wordpress.com

DorisMember23 February 2009 15:07:42

Isn't it amazing how "coming home" doesn't work anymore? Welcome to the new states, hope you like 'em! :-)
xx

Jo Ann ViP

Member since 04 April 2006

Jo AnnViP24 February 2009 01:28:17

1548

Oh, I don't want to go back 'home' (Angola) as France is definitely my home now :-(

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