back in the us of a...

So I've safely made it back to the states with no problems at all! Well, except for the questionable in-flight meal -- really, how do you ruin pasta? I thought that was the safe choice! And I was pretty exhausted when I did get here; you know I'm tired when I fall asleep during Lost! I did get to see the part where we finally find out -haha Lisa, you totally thought I was going to give it away, didn't you? :) I would never, my friend.
Anyway, I'm currently in DC and planning to try for my visa tomorrow at the consulate -- please pray!
Some observations on being back:
*It's nice to be in a place where I can understand what's being said. I greatly enjoy being able to be polite rather than just point and gesture. It's also overwhelming, however. Plus most of the conversations I overheard were complaining -- no wonder Europeans, who often understand English, hate us!
*How I have missed real showers... our stupid hand-held (oh...just caught myself complaining! oops) showerhead doesn't even have a stand, so I loved being able to wash my hair with both hands this morning! I know it doesn't sound exciting, but trust me...it is.
*At the restaurant last night, the menu was coherent! and the food was great and actually included vegetables! and the service was fast! and they gave us separate checks!
*American money really is boring compared to Hungarian.
*I was once the queen of the remote and loved my DVR with a passion that bordered on fanaticism. Strangely, now that I don't have a tv in Hungary, I find that tv, and especially commercials, wear me out. or maybe it's the jet lag!
* I really, really, really miss my cell phone -- because I'm here and can't talk to you!!!! but hopefully I'll see some of you soon... much love to you all!