I was thinking a few days ago about how moving to the States was such an ordeal/blessing with all the adventures it entailed. But one thing that sticks out the most is that prior to getting on the plane to finally leave, I remember my mom saying " Remember kids, the Americans don't need us". That statement went right to the core. Even though I thought of America as the proverbial "Promised Land", it became crystal clear that we were going to have to make ourselves needed. If we wanted to stay, we would really have to get stuck in with how the Americans do things (not to mention all the hoops to jump for immigration). People complain about how things are in the US, and I'm all too happy to offer an exchange of citizenship with them. I don't really know what's going on in SA these days, but there are just too many things I love here to even consider going back. Some of these things are:
I have access to a great education.
In all of the states I've been to, people have been generally friendly.
The diversity across the country is incredible.
I have access to amazing medical treatment.
The mosquitoes here don't like my blood for some reason :)
An incredible natural landscape.
Costco
Don't get me wrong, I miss some things about SA, but let's be realistic here. If I REALLY wanted a box of Romany Creams, I could just order them off the net. All the U.S. needs now is a full blown national rugby league (with cricket as an added bonus).
There are just some things you can't let go of though:
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I hear you. I miss some stuff about SA (even though I was younger when we came here), but I'm definitely happy to be in the States.
I like the video.
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