Yes folks, that's right. I've made it back to the US. I'm now in Silicon Valley, which is like a country of it's own.
I have already passed the written driver's test with flying colors and failed the behind-the-wheel test with a jerk of a tester, and I've found the bus stop that takes me to downtown San Jose, where I might get a job.
I have discovered the ups and downs of house sharing. I live with my brother, his girlfriend, a gay guy, and two straight guys. There's an Austrian girl coming in January so I'll either be kicked out or I'll be her roommate.
I have made a bank account with Bank of America and am scared of their overdraft fees.
I have a funny accent.
Welcome home, me. Welcome home.
I wish I were still in Korea.
On March 26, 2009, I left my life in America and moved to South Korea. I put my worldly possessions into two suitcases and a backpack and got on a plane. On December 8, 2012, I returned not to my hometown of Detroit, but to Silicon Valley, California, where I married an Indian engineer. In 2020, I divorced and moved to southern California. In this blog are my successes, failures, and observations of life in different cultures.
Hi Kristin,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and I have a few things in common to talk about.
I have also passed the written driver's test and have not even taken the behind-the-wheel test for fear of failing it and some other various reasons that others might call excuses. I only have two months left before the permit expires: then I have to take the written test again!! It's freaking expensive!! $31.
I also live with two brother in laws and a girl friend of one of them. Haha.
Promise to give me a buzz if you come to San Francisco. We should hang out!!
Welcome home and happy Christmas wherever you are.
Oh I didn't know you haven't taken the behind-the-wheel test yet! I feel a lot better. It's been really stressful worrying about my next test on January 7th.
DeleteYeah I remember your house being really full. Ours is pretty big so all of us fit pretty well.
I will let you know if I head north. Let me know if you come to Santa Clara!
Merry Christmas! ^^