Sorry For Dropping Off

Whoa, I really faded off the map for a bit, didn't I?

For those who were wondering... I made it back home to MI safely. The flight back here was SO much better than the one there. I think it has to do with the fact I knew what to expect. We flew from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, Korea. That flight was 7 hours. From Seoul, we flew back into the US, landing in Chicago. That was the serious flight: 12 1/2 hours. Wow. The final flight from Chicago to Lansing was the LONGEST hour I have ever been on a plane; I was so ready to be home and see my family.

Funny story though: I had called home a few days before departing to double check everything for my arrival. Good thing I did! My parents totally had planned on picking me up on August 15, one day LATER than I was scheduled to arrive. Whew. And wow. What kind of parents don't know when their daughter who has been gone 2 months comes home?!? All in all, things went smoothly.

Even as I am so happy to be home, there are a few things I am missing from Malaysia:
1. My host family.
2. Rice.
3. Spicy food.
4. Mountains in the background
5. Rambutan and other assorted fruits
6. Cheap prices
7. Beautiful, brightly colored clothing

To sum it up, all I can say is AMAZING. Words cannot describe what a wonderful, enlightening experience being abroad was. But really, there is no place like home.