19 Dec Homesickness

For some reason homesickness has not really affected me in the way I thought it would. Sure, I miss my cat, my friends and my family (in that order) but I haven’t felt the same kind of visceral sadness that my friends have. I’m lucky because I’m going home for Christmas but that being said… it has been four months (and the drinking age in America is 21, after all).

Surrounding myself with friends is how I’ve best dealt with homesickness, distracting myself in new social circles and appreciating this amazing culture I’ve immersed myself in. Unfortunately, mental health isn’t that easy, but I’ve found temporary fixes to handle the stresses of being away from home. Honestly, little things like getting Chipotle (fake Mexican food but somehow very tasty) or watching awful 90s thrillers have gotten me through this past semester.

I’m not sure how I’ll fare next year when I’m away for six months from my family, but this semester has been a lot easier than expected. But still, I can’t wait to be back…