First week in MA

Well, I made it through the first week of living on the east coast and the weather has been absolutely terrific! In fact, this weekend it's supposed to be warmer here (in the 80s) than the west coast! I managed to get myself a temporary apartment for the next 2 months while I seek out more permanent accommodation. I read on some websites that returning expats usually have a difficult time readjusting - I thought it was all hogwash, but actually I am finding it difficult to readjust. The politics and culture is so different overseas - even other foreigners overseas are different because they have also had to make the adjustment to living in a new place. It took me about a year to get adjusted and to enjoy life in Japan - I wonder if it will take that long to get into the groove here....I hope not.
I spoke to Hiromi this morning, no news to report other than one comment that made me smile. she mentioned that when I started talking on the phone, Jr. started to kick as if she knew I was around! I really miss them....