The word 'homecoming' has meant a few different things to me over the course of my 27 years.
In high school, 'homecoming' meant stressing about whether I was going to get asked to the homecoming dance or not... and in the unlikely chance that I would be going, what dress I could afford that would be the best combination of swingy (for better dancing, obviously) yet still tight (but not too tight so that my mom would stop me on the way out the door).
In college, 'homecoming' meant one of the few guaranteed wins for the Virginia football team along with a guaranteed hangover the next day from too many free tailgates.
Today, all I can think about when I think about 'homecoming' is stepping onto sweet American soil at the Dulles airport.
I know that I am so lucky and so blessed. After I graduated college without ever studying abroad, I thought my chance to explore a new part of the world for three straight months was lost. But, grad school brought new opportunities. I have learned so much compared to what I knew before about culture and business in Thailand. But, I'd be lying if I said I am not starting to dream of March 9th - the day I land in America again!
In anticipation, Jeff sent me a menu to chose from for a 'homecoming' dinner!
Appetizer:
- Chips & homemade guacamole
- Spinach & artichoke dip
- Bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers
Side Dish:
- Arugula salad with strawberries
- Grilled asparagus (yep, the grill is open)
- Sweet potato fries (these are a given and non-negotiable)
- Grown up mac & cheese w/bacon
Main course:
- Chicken breast stuffed w/jalapenos (which are stuffed w/cream cheese) and then all wrapped in bacon
- Grilled salmon with strawberry salsa
- Bison burger
- Spaghetti & meatballs
- Buffalo chicken breast
Dessert:
- Mint oreo cheesecake
- Peanut butter balls (http://dessert.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-balls-293491)
- Ice cream sundae bar
After-dinner drinks:
- Gin & soda w/grapefruit
- Old fashioned
Cannot wait to be back home!
In high school, 'homecoming' meant stressing about whether I was going to get asked to the homecoming dance or not... and in the unlikely chance that I would be going, what dress I could afford that would be the best combination of swingy (for better dancing, obviously) yet still tight (but not too tight so that my mom would stop me on the way out the door).
In college, 'homecoming' meant one of the few guaranteed wins for the Virginia football team along with a guaranteed hangover the next day from too many free tailgates.
Today, all I can think about when I think about 'homecoming' is stepping onto sweet American soil at the Dulles airport.
I know that I am so lucky and so blessed. After I graduated college without ever studying abroad, I thought my chance to explore a new part of the world for three straight months was lost. But, grad school brought new opportunities. I have learned so much compared to what I knew before about culture and business in Thailand. But, I'd be lying if I said I am not starting to dream of March 9th - the day I land in America again!
In anticipation, Jeff sent me a menu to chose from for a 'homecoming' dinner!
Appetizer:
- Chips & homemade guacamole
- Spinach & artichoke dip
- Bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers
Side Dish:
- Arugula salad with strawberries
- Grilled asparagus (yep, the grill is open)
- Sweet potato fries (these are a given and non-negotiable)
- Grown up mac & cheese w/bacon
Main course:
- Chicken breast stuffed w/jalapenos (which are stuffed w/cream cheese) and then all wrapped in bacon
- Grilled salmon with strawberry salsa
- Bison burger
- Spaghetti & meatballs
- Buffalo chicken breast
Dessert:
- Mint oreo cheesecake
- Peanut butter balls (http://dessert.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-balls-293491)
- Ice cream sundae bar
After-dinner drinks:
- Gin & soda w/grapefruit
- Old fashioned
Cannot wait to be back home!
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