I'm in love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep you read right. I'm in love. I began this grand romance a while ago and am now completely and overwhelmingly in love. Who? Who? Tell me. Tell me.

I'm in love with me. And tomatos. But that story later. I'm not becoming conceited or anything. I am growing to love me. Flaws and all. Cellulite, zits, Oprah flags, large pores, split ends, brittle nails, flab hanging over the jeans, dry, scabbed skin, and all. I haven't really been feeling healthy while over here, and what are considered my attributes at home are considered a defect here. Because of this I have been forced to remind myself that this is a good thing. That is one thing about me that I love. And then because the advertising is in a different language(as is the subliminal messages) I've not succumbed to media images. That and ads are not as bombarding as at home. I still have problems with my hair but I think that will be an ongoing battle. It's the same school of thought that if you force a smile on your face, in a few moments your mood will lighten up. I was forced to remember what I loved about myself and ended up with a love of much more.

Another factor adding to my love affair has nothing to do with my physical features. Since I have been over here "living" and taking little side trips my confidence in myself has also grown. I know those that know me are thinking she doesn't need a confidence boost. But I should say that being on my own has let me trust on everyting I've ever been taught and remember that I am a smart, independant, reliable, self starting woman. I know now that I can do anything and everything I ever want to do in life. I'm also figueing out what I want to do in life. Or rather what I don't want to do. But that's a step closer.

Now with tomatos. They eat fresh tomatos with everything. If it's not fresh tomatos, it's ketchup. I am really loving the tomato. It is a new comfort food.

I'm also more and more appeciative that I am an American. I am thankful for the freedoms I have and being treated as an equal. Yes in politics and such there is "equality" here, however there are a lot more old school thinkers than there are at home.

So my love affair continues and hopefully will not wane too much when I arrive home.
Muah