November 17, 2007 - Update on Us
Comments
November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by westward
Welcome home! :)
November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by debdillon
Welcome home to the US. How long will you be visiting?
November 17, 2007 - strange curriencies
Posted by amanda in taiwan
A similar thing happened to me about 7 years ago when I went back after they were rolling out the new design on the bills and the new quarters. I thought the guy was giving me fake money and didn't want it. I had to trust that guy because I sure didn't believe him at that moment.
Hope you all enjoy your time in the Sates!
amanda
http://amanda47.blogs.com
November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by eclecticeducation
Hi! Wow, in America!!! :) How long are you here for? I nominated you for best geographical blog.
November 17, 2007 - so,
Posted by Juliestew
how long are you here for? welcome home and i hope you have a great time here. my hubbie will be traveling to china soon. i think to shanghai.
julie
November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kinley
Welcome HOME!!
Kristy
November 17, 2007 - Welcome back
Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
Hope you really enjoy your time here in the states. Have fun re-discovering America!!
November 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CrossView
Oh my! Is it okay that I laughed? It wasn't in a mean-spirited way! =D
November 17, 2007 - Interesting perspective....
Posted by ReviewsbyHeidi
You came back to the US and think people are friendly, etc. When I came back from Vietnam, I found the people here to be alot more rude! Maybe it's the difference in the length of our stays in foreign countries. I just really learned to appreciate the simple-ness of Vietnam.
Hope you enjoy your time here!
Heidi
November 17, 2007 - Hello!
Posted by hrlabonte
Welcome back! :-) I hope that you have a wonderful visit!
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Rip Van Winkle?
hahahahaah. that was a hilarious line. :)
Emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com
November 18, 2007 - Not just you!
Posted by deedeeuk
I live in another 'western' country and I still feel just as out of it when I get back to the states! I too am overwhelmed by everything, I too ask questions that people think are dumb, I too have to get used to the money all over again! Welcome to what I like to call 'Re-culture shock' !! Enjoy your visit!
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by socalval
Welcome to America!!! Where are you here? Hope you enjoy your visit... BTW - if your in CA, remember to lock your doors. It's crazy out here!!!
We are having a busy day today. My baby is 10!!! Lots of celebrating to do. Have a great Saturday.
Valerie
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
Welcome home! I hope you have a great stay.
Blessings,
4sweetums
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
How does your daughter like the USA? I hope you enjoy your time here. Are you here for Thanksgiving?
Jenn
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Suzanne
Thanks for this insight into your culture shock. I can remember returning to the States after just two months in Germany... a country much more like the U.S. than China -- that's an understatement! Anyway, I remember thinking the green interstate signs looked strange to me. In Germany, the autobahn signs are blue. I didn't think I had spent that much time on the autobahn, but perhaps it was from the staus (sp?) (aka traffic jams) on our way to Switerland.
Glad you're able to be in the U.S. for awhile.
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kristenph
Enjoy your visit!
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ReneeM
welcome back, Jimmie.
I know that feeling all too well and have my own set of "oops" stories.! :)
Enjoy your time back. Any chance you will come over to Alaska?
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Prncsstefy
Well enjoy your trip!
November 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx
The change thing isn't dumb on your part, just odd on their part. I rarely (if ever) get change with the dollar coins!
LOL about the high wattage bulbs. When we move into a house, the first thing I do is change out all the bulbs to 100W.
I was also happy to get away from the over-abundance of flourescent light bulbs. My uncles apartment in Busan, Korea had this one really sad but BRIGHT flourescent bulb right in the middle of the living room. Very popular over here-- y'know, because it is efficient and all.
Anyhoo, welcome home!!!
Marsha
November 18, 2007 - Too Funny
Posted by dgallew
I cleaned my pocketbook out last night and what did I find Subway stamps and a funny looking coin. One filled book ready to be redeemed and It was a dollar from our trip home this spring. YIpee. Can you tell we aren't in the US either. haha
The funniest thing we thought while in the US is why are there so many overhead power lines and there weren't enough people. We felt quite lonely if there wasn't a crowd of people pressing in on you both in the stores and on the road. It made me nervous to drive with so much room in my own lane. I kept waiting for 3 or 4 other people to share it with me. hehe
Enjoy your visit.
Darla
November 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sahmto4orMore
Glad to see that you arrived safely.
I miss those Subway stamps!
November 21, 2007 - Too funny
Posted by gidget
I guess that would make you feel like you were waking up after a long "nap". Glad to hear that you are enjoying being back in America. Although I've really enjoyed reading about your adventures in China. Reading your blog is the closest we'll probably ever get to being there. :-)
November 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by madiantin.blogspot.com
Welcome home. =) I hope you and your family have a really wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas. =)
How is Sprite coping with it all? Hopefully she's getting used to everything and thoroughly enjoying herself.
Culture shock can sometimes be a wonderful thing - like several years ago when we came back from Germany we pulled into a petrol station and I was like "We don't have enough money!!!" My husband said "What are you talking about? I have $10."
I got that stomach-lurch when everything kind of spins a bit in your head and you feel slightly out-of-whack...and then I realized that "Oh yeah, it doesn't cost $100 to fill your petrol tank here..." =Þ
November 21, 2007 - Welcome Home!
Posted by FaithfulGrace
So glad that you are back safely.
Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving.
In gratitude for your friendship,
Linda
November 21, 2007 - Welcome Home!
Posted by FaithfulGrace
So glad that you are back safely.
Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving.
In gratitude for your friendship,
Linda
November 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dot
Bet it does feel a little wierd being back here. Also you've been tagged, go to my blog to read more. Thanks
November 22, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by short
I live in the Middle East, I am so used to and comfortable with open air markets with meat hanging on hooks all over the place. After a five year absence from the country I grew up in, we went back for a visit. My sister took me to a huge mall and she kept telling me to stop gaping. I had serious sensory overload and made many a social faux pas. More recently we just went on a 2 week trip to a country in the UK. Such a culture shock, it is so beautiful and clean and pretty and fresh and lovely and the people are so friendly and quiet. Am I saying I know kind of what you are going through and what it feels like?
Have a wonderful time.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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