I’m back in the States now. I was approaching the limit on the amount of vacation I can accrue, so it was time for a break. I decided to fly back to the States to see my friends and family. I would also have enjoyed traveling around Asia, but it has been almost a year since I’ve seen my family – including a niece I hadn’t met yet. I’m now in Indiana, heading to a Purdue football game in just a few hours.

I knew this was the case, but everything is bigger here. Much bigger. I used to think my place in El Segundo was small. I have a little perspective now. My bedroom seemed HUGE. Enough space for a dresser, and a window seat, and I could walk comfortably around the my bed. No sideways shuffle to get to the closet!

Food. Wow. Americans eat big portions. I don’t think I’ve been able to finish any meal that has been placed in front of me. So … much … food.

I’m working on my mom’s computer … so this a quick, stealthy update. Things are good.
It is fun to see family!

I went to Takayama last weekend but didn’t put any pictures up. I will.