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I've been in the US for a few months now and I'm looking forward to the trip home. Mainly to see my family which, as you now know, is a many faceted beast.
Last Saturday I watch the England vs USA World Cup match. Not happy with the result is the easiest way to describe my feelings! But we went to the beach to play footy and I broke my wrist. I'm not going to detail it here as I've told this story so many times this past week!
My entry - the first in a while - is to tell you of what my boss said to me today:

Sean, you have been here just more than 2 months and you could write a book about your experiences with more than most Californians have experienced!

I may attempt this...once my wrist is working again!

I can't wait to be home. See you all soon!!

Hallo!

I find myself in a constant battle with our cousins form across the pond! A jovial battle full of smiles and laughter.

My accent is nothing short of a "Hot Topic" for my new friends and neighbours. I recently met a gentleman of NOBLE British heritage (not actually noble but I thought it added something to our nationality). He was born in Iceland, raised in Texas (by his British Grandmother), and now lives in "The City". It was interesting to talk to him and here I'll share some of the reasons why;

Every now and then he spoke with a British Accent, he used words that simply aren't American such as referring to me as: Mate.

The one joy of this guy is that he is FIERCELY American. He's a Republican!! Dun-dun-der! Whenever he was addressing me though he started by grinning and proclaiming in a loud, happy voice: Hallo! (in a wonderfully Southern English accent) He thought he was poking fun, I found it to be him accepting me and embarking in some new friendships.