Reporting live from my couch in NYC it is five minutes past 1AM on what is now the day after my sister's birthday and the eve of July 4, 2012. I have just returned from Asia, again - well on June 12th to be precise. As I sit here I cannot help but think about how I will be going back to Asia again (Japan this time) in a few short months. And then I stumbled upon this hilarious video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOvdNylCUk4. I can't wait to go! I shortly am going to recount my experiences in Asia and beyond, which lasted from May 13-June 12, but now will tell you about my American revelations since coming back.
1. Americans are fat. Not all of us, but the ones that are are like seriously fat - hadn't seen that in a month.
2. Advertisements are much more enticing than I previously thought. Whether it is because I can read and understand the advertisements or if it is because Americans assuredly spend millions more on advertisement than any other country - it feels the ads were bashing me in the face as I drove home from DC to NY two weeks ago. Which, brings me to my next point:
3. America is like the New Jersey of Countries ... think about it.
4. It is a lot harder to find fresh foods here.
5. TV is addictive and also absolutely horrendous.
