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5 Observations from Sitting in the Hospital

My last week has been occupied by a lot of sitting in my mom’s hospital room.

Hacked Off

My prolonged absence has a few causes. Some were beyond my control. Some were not. Let me explain.

Happy? Who Me?

I don’t have a permanent smile. I’m not euphoric. My step isn’t perpetually bouncy.

The Drought is Over . . . I hope

– discovered Red Tide is real—and a pain
– drove the convertible with the top down . . . a lot
– ate out more in three weeks than I have in 6 months

Further Changes

I thought I cleared my week to go to Florida; I had no idea I cleared my week to stay in the hospital.

Third Culture Kid

A Third Culture Kid is an individual who, having spent a significant part of their developmental years in a culture other than their parent's home culture, develops a sense of relationship to all of the cultures, while not having full ownership in any. Elements of each culture are incorporated into the life experience,but the sense of belonging is in relationship to those of similar experience.
- From Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds by Dave Pollock and Ruth Van Reken

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