transition, part 1

A week ago today I got on a train and left L'viv. Three days later (!) I got to Russia where I am now with my family. I'll be here for another five days or so, then I make the long trip back to Norman.

This summer has been really good. I have learned a lot and grown and changed. I have made new friends and done different things and thought in different ways. I have been away from and not in contact with my usual support structure of family or friends.

Then I came here to Russia. Next week I come to Norman. Whoa. Big changes. I am processing everything from the summer and simultaneously am getting back into contact with the world I left. And it is as I left it, but I am not as I was when I left.

So I am looking forward to seeing you, friends, but it is a lot to be happening to me. I am not good at transitions.
Still, I can't wait to see you and hear your summer stories! I can't believe it's next week.

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