U.S.

I've been reading this blog of an acquaintance from the Ateneo. She's based in California now, and apparently having the time of her life. There was an entry about New York and how she had an absolutely grand time.

This got me missing New York. I only stayed there for around 2 months, and this was upstate NY with that ghetto-ish feel. I didn't go to the city that much as work took too much of my time and when it didn't, I opted to drive 4 hours to Maryland instead. It was a quick assignment - one that I was very sad to see end for reasons that were more personal than professional.

Even though my NY stint was short, I kinda miss it -- the homey Avalon apartments... the accessible Target store... shopping at Old Navy and the Gap... the beginnings of fall... first snow... trench coats and boots... driving trips to nearby states... the independence... the opportunities... and the promise of a fun time wherever, whenever...

I used to swear that I won't set foot in the US again, then still hurting and not wanting to be anywhere geographically close to Maryland. It was as if the entire country has offended me somehow. Hehe, I know that's crazy.

Well, well, maybe it is time to start thinking about the US again.