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Any reason to celebrate return home?
I've travelled around Asia for 5 years, returned "home" 1 year minus
two weeks. Things are fine, working now, rebuilding the life "home", family kind and nice and understanding. However, everyone now tells me that "surely you will celebrate your 1 year back home" and all I can do is sigh. I watch my travel photos and read about travel and I sigh. In my mind I am back in India, back in Pakistan, back in Indonesia, back in Thailand, back with that enormous freedom. And all I can do is sigh and think about either slithing my wrists or hitting the road again. Preferably the second of course However, I experienced it took a tremendous effort to get back into society. It took a lot of hard work and a big battle with bureaucracy and I am scared to have to do it again one day. On the other hand, I am dying to leave again. Anyone ever been in the same situation? Thank you! Steve |
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Any reason to celebrate return home?
if you have returned to USA, i can identify completely. Same thing happened
to me in the 1970's after 3 years in Asia. I have gone back countless times. It's pretty easy these days to return for 2-3 weeks at a time on regular basis, and after all, it's usually better money and easier climate and living here. If you want to return to live permanently in Asia, all I can say is follow your heart. Keep in mind, that travelling and settling down are two very different experiences. BTW, I plan to retire in only a few years and settle in India, but will visit USA regularly. The truth is, I am American. BiJ "Steve" wrote in message om... I've travelled around Asia for 5 years, returned "home" 1 year minus two weeks. Things are fine, working now, rebuilding the life "home", family kind and nice and understanding. However, everyone now tells me that "surely you will celebrate your 1 year back home" and all I can do is sigh. I watch my travel photos and read about travel and I sigh. In my mind I am back in India, back in Pakistan, back in Indonesia, back in Thailand, back with that enormous freedom. And all I can do is sigh and think about either slithing my wrists or hitting the road again. Preferably the second of course However, I experienced it took a tremendous effort to get back into society. It took a lot of hard work and a big battle with bureaucracy and I am scared to have to do it again one day. On the other hand, I am dying to leave again. Anyone ever been in the same situation? Thank you! Steve |
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