Love that Dirty Water

Alright, so... I am homesick.

I went to karaoke last night and the song "Dirty Water" came up. The music video behind it was just pictures of Boston. Copley, the Pru, Harvard Square, Storrow Drive...

And then today, Jess and I watched Good Will Hunting. Maybe it's just because of these two instances, but I am feeling pretty homesick.

It's hard to hear about things that are happening at home, because I know I'm having an amazing time and I don't wish I wasn't here, I just wish I was part of things that are happening at home. Facebook keeps me constantly updated to the goings-on of people I love, but when I'm so far from everyone and so unable to talk for real (the time difference makes real communication basically impossible), it's hard to feel in the loop.

Anyway, with everything else in life, this will go in waves. In two days I will probably be back to focusing on China and everything I'm doing here. Starting work tomorrow will definitely help. And before I know it, this trip will be halfway over and I'll be wondering where the time went.

I'm considering a trip to Shanghai this weekend. I'll keep you updated, but please return the favor... Emails and comments make me feel so much closer to you all. I'm sorry I'm not around for birthdays and parties and get-togethers and Shark Week, but I still want to know what's happening in your lives.

In other news, all I want is a fresh salad...