I'm going to start writing again

Hi Guys,

I know it's been a while but I've decided to start writing again. These posts probably won't be as interesting as before since I'm no longer abroad, and instead I'm working a normal 9-5 job, but at least I'm writing. Mostly I've decided to start writing as a way to release some of this pain/stress that I'm going through. Since, ya know, I've heard writing is cathartic.

So here's where I'll start.

This whole thing sucks. It hurts so much. I find myself close to tears or in tears almost everyday. Sometimes these tears are triggered by the pain of being apart from Jimmy, other times...more pathetic. I find myself on the verge of tears because a mom on a TV show had a baby, or someone died, or there was some happy connection between long lost relatives. It's pathetic. Also, I think there are very few episodes of Grey's Anatomy where I haven't cried. I'm not sure if this says something about me or about the show, but the point is: I cry. A lot.

So let me catch you up if you don't talk to me regularly.

I am engaged to a Peruvian man named Jimmy. Our 1 year anniversary just passed. Since the end of July I have been living in California (at my parents' house, obvi) and Jimmy is in Peru in our old apartment. We have filed a K-1 (Fiance visa) and are awaiting some news about the visa.

The hardest part about this visa is the unknown. The visa could go through really quickly (in just a month or two) or it could go through really slowly (between 6 and 9 months). So right now we are just waiting. I'm trying to keep busy with work and stuff, but honestly, I don't have very many friends here to keep me busy when I'm not at work. So if you live in the Bay Area, hit me up.

The petition for the K-1 visa was officially filed on September 23rd. So far it's been 18 days and I'm already getting antsy.

I think I need more things to look forward to. Luckily I will at least be distracted this weekend as I am heading to Grinnell for ALUMNI! woo! My first alumni weekend as an alumnus!

I suppose this is a start to reviving this blogging thing. But the tone has definitely changed, and who knows if this new "woe is me" style will even bring in any readers.

So if you are reading, I'd just like to say: Thanks.