Talking to friends back in the USA I realize I have no idea what's going on or what's cool or who's who these days. I wonder if when I land at JFK on July 31 I am going to feel like some outdated anachronism from 2008. I've only lived in Japan for 3 years and I have visited home a few times, but it always felt like an exotic vacation.
I know lots of people live abroad for a while and go home and adjust happily back to being in their home country. What are your success stories/challenges you've faced? Reverse culture shock?
Really, I'm excited about being shocked, if that makes sense.