It's almost been one year since I've returned to Peoria. Not only to Peoria, but to the U.S.
I lived in Seoul for 2 years of my life.
I consider myself pretty lucky. I moved back, underweight and unemployed, but just barely squeaked by in getting a pretty nice job right before my 29th birthday.
What have I learned in this nearly one year of being back in Peoria?
Patience. (Cue the G 'n R)
I've learned that I can get what I want (sometimes), but sometimes I just have to wait for it.
I have a deep love/hate relationship with Peoria and as much as I detested the idea of living here any longer than 6 months, I have made some refreshing lemonade.
I love the people I know here. I love having my family close (it's a blessing and a curse, but I'm going for the positive right now) as well as the strong, loving Indian community of Peoria everywhere I go. It's SO nice and cozy after a somewhat desolate and isolated feeling I got towards the end of my Korea tour.
I did love living there. It was a great experience. Glad I did it.
But I am so glad to be back home.
I'm excited for my next adventure (Chicago! with any luck), but who knows what will happen? I might decide that becoming a trapeze artist in the circus is my next calling in life. I always did like sequins.
So, stay tuned...
I lived in Seoul for 2 years of my life.
I consider myself pretty lucky. I moved back, underweight and unemployed, but just barely squeaked by in getting a pretty nice job right before my 29th birthday.
What have I learned in this nearly one year of being back in Peoria?
Patience. (Cue the G 'n R)
I've learned that I can get what I want (sometimes), but sometimes I just have to wait for it.
I have a deep love/hate relationship with Peoria and as much as I detested the idea of living here any longer than 6 months, I have made some refreshing lemonade.
I love the people I know here. I love having my family close (it's a blessing and a curse, but I'm going for the positive right now) as well as the strong, loving Indian community of Peoria everywhere I go. It's SO nice and cozy after a somewhat desolate and isolated feeling I got towards the end of my Korea tour.
I did love living there. It was a great experience. Glad I did it.
But I am so glad to be back home.
I'm excited for my next adventure (Chicago! with any luck), but who knows what will happen? I might decide that becoming a trapeze artist in the circus is my next calling in life. I always did like sequins.
So, stay tuned...
digging the optimism, friend. you are a lucky woman.
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