My last day in Mexico

Hola amigos! I'm not sure what to think of this: my last in Mexico. Tonight, I'm extremely depressed about returning to the US; at the same time, I absolutely can't wait to see my closest friends and family. It seems like it would be perfect if I could go back to the US for a week, see everyone and then come back down here. My program director spoke to our group the other day about re-adjusting to American life. He said to expect depression, boredom, and a few other things. He said that while we may not realize it now, we have all changed a lot. I will agree, something is different, but I'm not sure what it is. I'm sure my friends and family will be able to peg it. I think they know me better than I know myself.

Something else my director told us was that obviously not everyone will be interested in hearing more than 2 mins about our trip. It will probably be like the first year of college thing where everyone asks "How's college going?" and all they really want to hear is "Good" from you. It's a part of our culture that I don't miss, but will have to become accustomed to again. Well, if you're reading this, then you are one of the very few who will actually be interested in hearing about things, although you've already heard the majority, and thank you for staying in touch! Obviously I had the creepy stalker thing installed on my blog so I can see where people are reading it from and little other facts like how they accessed the site. Whoever is in Lima, OH I would greatly appreciate to know who you are. The curiosity is killing me!!! I've really been surprised as to who has been following it and who hasn't. Luckily for me, all of my closest friends have kept in touch; I'm extremely blessed to have met the people that I have at OSU!!!

On that note, I would like to briefly talk about my roommate: John. We are complete opposites in I think every manner, yet we get along great. I've learned a lot from him though; because we are so opposite, he has presented the other side of things in everything: daily life, politics, poverty, religion, culture, etc. I am very proud to call him friend! How he puts up with me I don't know.

I'm EXTREMELY nervous to be seeing everyone again, and I don't know why. Especially nervous to see Corey and Sahil; I saw them everyday for the past year, and Sahil almost every day for the past two years. I've been gone for 8 weeks and haven't been able to talk to them on the phone very much.

This blog is pretty scattered, but it's because I have a million thoughts flying through my brain per second. I remember when I was getting ready to leave Tarangi told me that it would seem like I was only down here for 2 weeks. . . she was right. I don't know how 2 months flew by so quickly.

I've learned so much down here! One main thing though: I have a perfect life! I'm not bragging or anything, but from living down here and talking to so many other people, I really don't know more I could ask for. Things such as: having a house where every room has a theme and matches; having a good car; having job opportunities after college; having a cell phone; etc are all blessings now rather than expected. I think it was seeing the little children in the streets begging for money that really caused some change. There will be children of 4 years old just begging you for change or wanting to sell you some gum for a few cents. It's very sad! I can only imagine what their view of the world must be.

The picture above is of our dearest cat "Gato" sleeping in my bed again. Everytime our maid leaves our door open the cat finds my bed and decides to take a nap. Oh well, good thing I'm not deathly allergic to them or anything.

Well, it is very late and I'm going to actually get some sleep tonight! I have a TON of things to do tomorrow! I am going to keep updating my blog probably until school starts just so I can keep a journal of the changes I've noticed. Like I said, I am absolutely PETRIFIED to see everyone again. I feel like a different person, I think due to being away from everyone for 2 months. I'm thinking it may be that I feel more independent. Oh well, we will see shortly. I fly back in this Sunday at 5:30pm. I hope to see you all soon!!! I really appreciate you all keeping up with me and reading this blog, and yes, I know who most of you are based on your location, operating system, and how your accessing the site. Again, Thanks!!!

All my best,

Tyler