When I look at the date of my last post I sort of cringe. You see when my family and I moved back to the states I wanted so badly to try and stay "out-side" the American culture. I wanted to look at how I could reach the people around me and have a new perspective on the American culture. However, it is very obvious to me that as American culture shock began to wear off, I slowly began to creep back into the American groove.
For example, I went from thinking that eating in my car was disgusting to eating in my car. That also mean fast food, way too much fast food. Also, watching too much television. And not like really good shows but stupid things like Family Guy or Frank TV (who is the absolute best impressionist I've ever seen). But also, just staying busy but not really feeling like I've done much has basically been the last several months for me.
But I feel like I have a second chance because my family and I have moved once again. We no longer live in Bible-Town USA, but now live among the very rich in a suburb outside of San Francisco. I was able to transfer my job with Starbucks and will start seminary this spring. Now I have a new culture that I'm learning and so I feel like I have a second chance at this whole missional perspective thing. It should be lots of fun.
-tam
1 comments:
We struggled with the same thing after our two years overseas. I wanted so desperately to not fall into the US trappings...but sadly they're just as strong within the church as they are outside. Honestly, we felt more pressure to pursue the American dream from our church friends than we did from the world.
I also landed at Starbucks after we returned and worked there, and loved it, until we went back overseas. I've added you to my blogroll and look forward to seeing where your journey takes you.
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