08/28/86 Thursday Getting back into USA life

The whole mutual group came over and took me and Tammy out for breakfast. It was so neat. we went to Denny's. Tammy spent the afternoon running around with me and my mom. I stopped in at Taco bell - no thrill - got shoes and went to the dr.

I am now on an inhaler for my asthma. I don't know exactly what jet lag is but I think I got it.

I got my hair chopped and went to band and then Mike Tabascos house until 11. I am so exhausted I can hardly see straight!

Tomorrow is my senior picture and my face is still broken out. It is so gross!

Mom talked to me until 12 about all the troubles here this summer. I don't know if she needed to talk or if she just thought I should know or if maybe it was a little of both. It is good that she can sit and talk with me. Some people don't have that kind of relationship with their family or mom. I feel numb again about my trip.

Everybody asks how it was and I don't know what to say.

It was awful and wonderful. I just feel ready to forget France and get back to USA life.

I am tired of having everyone ask how it was - and I know they don't really care - well a little bit they do. I'm tired of talking about France and thinking about France. But it is a party of me and I can't forget or not talk about it. For 2 months I lived and breathed France and now it will take some time to have other things on my mind besides France.

It is the same culture shock I experienced in France upon arrival only I missed USA - I don't miss France.

Good Night!

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