25 October 2007
A year ago yesterday, I flew back to America, back to Minnesota. A whole year has gone by! I think I've been pretty productive, no? Bought a house, got my driving license, bought a car, adopted a dog, wrangled some health insurance, made friends, planted a garden, started dating a be-pseudonym-ed boy, adopted a cat, flew back to the UK three times, ate at a raw food restaurant, saw shooting stars. And there may very well have been other things, too!
When I left the UK, I was confident that I was making the right choice, but I wasn't expecting to like it so much. Minneapolis really is an amazing city -- there's so much going on here, and it's infinitely more accessible than it would be in London.
I ran to the supermarket yesterday, and instead of heading home when I was finished, I decided instead to walk around Lake Harriet. I admired the changing trees and the blue, blue water as I drove halfway around first Calhoun and then Harriet, thinking about the past year. I was reflecting on all the time I spent by the lakes this summer, and how that's coming to an end now that it's getting colder. Wrapped up with thoughts of relocation, I had a sudden pang of panic -- a feeling that I was losing everything I'd discovered this past year. But no. I'm here and staying; after all, who knows what I could accomplish in two years?
Hi,
I was net-surfing and I happened to visit this blog. This picture is really cool. And I saw some of them in your blog, I found they were all beautiful.
Thank you!
posted by hiro at October 26, 2007 03:32 AM
I found this post really inspirational, thank you. It is nice to hear that someone can build a great life in just one year in a completely new place. I am facing a similar situation so this gives me some reinforcement :)
posted by Carissa at October 26, 2007 04:20 AM
..very pretty picture Anna, but, what is it? love, grama
posted by grama at October 26, 2007 10:29 AM
love your blogsite, a really inspiring read and love your food shots and recipes. amazing, keep up the great work!
posted by wendy at October 27, 2007 02:56 AM
Yes, last year was only freshman year. Now you're a sophomore and just think of the difference. Time to start strutting your stuff!
posted by Alicia P. at October 27, 2007 11:51 PM
Wow, you are brave & clever. I have lived my whole life in the same town. I dream to do what you have done. You Rock:)
posted by Cindy at October 28, 2007 01:59 AM