polarizeme

Things I’ve missed while away from this place:

• the differences in names for all the little things
• the countryside
• the architecture
• the fact that this place has always been seemingly freer than the states
• the pure politeness of complete strangers absolutely everywhere
• mint kit-kat bars
• the word “rubbish”
• getting real televised news
• my family
• English white cheddar cheese
• Christmas pudding
• the fact that all plant life seems to remain some shade of green, nevermind the season
• the way the air smells
• the planned walls/shrubbery along the village roads
• the general open-mindedness of mostly everyone
• the care that seems to go into things that get over-looked & taken for granted in the states.

However, I didn’t miss slowly slipping into a bit of an accent [thanks to my family].
I feel a bit ridiculous… which seems a shame, seeing as it now feels slightly awkward and forced to pronounce certain things American…ly. haha.

I currently sound like an idiot.

Update on family I’ve gotten to see:
Aunt Jayne
Uncle Rowen
Cousin Josh
Cousin Nate

PS - I’ve just watched Jeff Bridges throw a full pineapple at someone.
I like whatever movie this is.

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