That’s right, the momentous occasion has finally arrived- my first vacation in 9 months! Well, it won’t be all play and relaxation, some work as well… but I love it so it doesn’t bother me a bit. I may not be posting as frequently (let’s hope not, I’m supposed to be resisting the power of all social media), so I leave you with what I plan to do:

1. Feel relieved to see family and friends!
2. Eat! Too many wonderful places to list
3. Satisfy my Kashi dependency
4. Bring back: peanut butter, orbit gum, beef jerky for a certain German, clothes, shoes, books, floss (not enough demand for it in this country, costs way too much!)
5. Enjoy myself – I know this is a given but it will require a concerted effort to pacify the stress and anxiety and focus on relaxing. I can do it, I think….

I’m sure I’ll return with more rants in pocket about health care, but for now I am overjoyed to go where people don’t judge me for wearing sneakers in public.

A bientôt!