I'm back! I'm back!
After a fantastic week
with my mom, aunt, grandmother and Calvin (san internet), I'm in dry
pre-monsoon summer Tucson. The streets are clean and empty, I
kinda miss the chaotic flurry of mopeds and
pedicabs on the roads, but I have been cooking up a
storm with all things organic. I'll start working again at Pima College
on Monday. Till then, I am moving all my stuff out of
storage and into the cute little Armory Park place that Michelle
and I are sharing. Took Calvin's dog out for a loong walk among
the creosote and chollas early this morning before the heat set in. Everything here is
busy, but great, although I did get a bit choked up
yesterday in 17th St. Market looking at all the
chinese teas and foods and stuff...because I had my first
pangs of missing that mysterious world, and also because I
realized that I didn't have to actually pack all of
that stuff with me...I could have bought most of my
souveniers right here and saved the luggage space! Oh well!
I'm not sure how this blog will evolve from here. I'd like to keep checking in, perhaps continue posting stories that haven't made it on here yet, or to just give updates on life here. Thank you for keeping connected with me here through this blog. That connection has meant so much to me this year.
Welcome home Jen!!! I am going to take your souvenier comment in mind when present shopping this week!
Posted by: Tasha | July 16, 2007 at 07:07 AM
welcome back!!!!
Posted by: Kristin | July 18, 2007 at 07:35 AM
Jen, It has been such a pleasure reading your stories about your experiences in China. Thanks for sharing. And what a great diary this will be for you - pictures and all. We're glad you made it home safely. Keep in touch! Mary Beth
Posted by: Mary Beth Nowicki | July 21, 2007 at 01:30 PM
Welcome home, Pumpkin!
It was great being with you and meeting Calvin in California. Let the adventures continue!
Posted by: Aunt Karen | July 23, 2007 at 07:51 AM