Thursday, September 11, 2008

Today is the first day of the rest of your life

I have been back in the US for one week. My version of culture shock has involved spending money I don't have and not making much of an effort to replace it. Today I turned it all around and applied for a bunch of jobs, some of which could be considered my dream jobs.

All and all NYC is everything I hoped it would be. I live with an awesome family on the Upper West Side and spend my time discovering the city, when I am not obsessing over my lack of employment.

And now for some visual aids...

My last night in Dakar was surprisingly mellow. I didn't freak, but I did almost miss my flight.

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Downtown Dakar

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My first sight of NYC from the plane window.

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I really didn't understand what this meant until I asked.

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This is the life I hope to lead in the near future.

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I feel like I am constantly seeing things I have seen before, such as the Chrysler Building. It was the first thing I recognized.

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My dear friend James from the Peace Corps now lives in Brooklyn. Our favorite past time is eating food and laughing at the volunteers still stuck in Senegal. This cone is for you Gou Crew!!

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This past week I went to many art shows.

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This is the first "car park" I saw. I nearly died at the thought of all those cars in one little space.

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My first taxi ride was spent staring at the TV they have in every cab. Holy cow, I am not in Dakar anymore.

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I mean even the trash bags are art for crying out loud!

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Here is a nice raunchy piece I thought was funny.

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Don't you wish? just kidding I love LA.
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Scary
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What does this say about our society?

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Another wonderful breakfast James and I enjoyed. I would like to dedicate this one to Ramadan.

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Look familiar?
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1 comment:

Mom,Grams said...

Thank you for the beautiful pictures. You look gorgeous! I'm so happy you're having such a great time. xxoo