Most of you know (through Facebook or actually talking with me) I was in Dallas this past weekend. I was only in Texas for 36 hours! That was the quickest trip I have ever made. However, I am so happy I made such a journey.
I went to a best friend's wedding.
I saw my Mom and my uncles.
I saw best friends.
I spoke English without needing to slow or dumb down the language.
I ate American food. Chinese food was forbidden that weekend. I did not get to eat Tex-Mex, but at least I did not eat stinky tofu.
I had a wonderful, albeit short, break from Asia. I went to a part of the world where Pizza Hut is not a fancy restaurant and McDonald's is never international food.
I flew two airlines, Cathay Pacific over the Pacific, and American Airlines to Dallas. It may have been the difference between international and domestic that was so prominent, but these two airlines were VERY different. I flew Economy with Cathay Pacific, and the alcohol was FREE. Does it make you feel old when you remember it being free on US flights? The flight attendents were also nice. How rare is that nowadays? They happily got you a cup of water. I have to point out that the crew on the flight back to Hong Kong lacked this kindness. Maybe they were not the Hong Kong-based crew.
The crew on American Airlines also lacked such hospitality. At least the flight from SFO to DFW was not 12 hours long. I was unconscious for most of the flight to Texas.
The wedding and reception quickly ended and I had to repack my bag and fly back to China. I did not want to go back to China. This trip reminded me about what life in the States was like, and I missed it. I am glad I am living in a different country, but I cannot wait until I can be back home. China has helped me appreciate the US.
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