November 25, 2011
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I'm Natalie Imbruglia
Every time I am in Amsterdam I toy with the idea of moving back. The desire grows stronger each time, and yet I just feel torn. Torn between two cultures kind of. It is hard to explain and I'd imagine only other ex-pats (am I that? in some way?) would understand. Yeah, having two passports and two homes is cool... but right now, it actually doesn't feel that cool.
I've never complained about this before.
That said, Thanksgiving tomorrow (yes, Saturday, I know--but in Holland it doesn't even exist so the day shouldn't matter) will be excellent with 13 loved ones around a big full table with what may actually turn out to be edible food prepared by yours truly (with help). My trip here is flying by and Sunday I get launched back into NYC again. I love being here.
It feels like a good time to remember to be thankful. Cliche, but true. Happy Thanksgiving, Xanga.
Comments (4)
Whatever you choose, you'll have people who live you on two continents.
I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm an Aussie who's lived in the UK for about half of her life now, and while it's great knowing there are two "homes" so to speak, it's also incredibly difficult feeling homesick no matter where I am, like there's somewhere else I'm meant to be. It's the price we pay I guess for all the nice things about the situation.
Enjoy your break
Ditto what Morgane said. Even though I've only been in Australia 8 years, I would miss it terribly if ever I left. I hope that your day had you surrounded by those that you love, and that your flight home from home
is safe.
Very happy belated Thanksgiving. If I developed enough multi-lingual skills, I'd move in a heartbeat! I know you've got that going on, you awesome thing you.