an ex-pat returns...bored in the Tampa Bay area.

It's been a little over 2 months since I have been back in the proverbial Sunshine state. I grew up here but moved away when I was 17, and have lived on the east coast, in the pacific northwest, in various places in Europe and finally in the UK....

And, forgive me, but I am angry at myself for leaving England. Surely there are more people like myself out there....I am liberal-minded---let's just say far left.....I don't eat meat (I am a freak around these areas!), I practice a Buddhist philosophy.........I believe in environmental awareness...........I live for art and music.........and I dig intriguing conversations. Oh, and I don't describe myself and my personality by mentioning the type of car that I drive or what brand of clothing I wear.

Sorry, had to vent.

 

Why did you leave England if you didn't really want to?

 

My work permit had expired.

 

Ahhh, unlucky for you then. Can you get another one? Sorry, I don't know the laws on these things.

 

I really don't think I want to live in England for a while. I love it there, and consider it a second home, but really want to focus on trying to find a life for myself here in the states for the time being. I want to live in a lot of different places in the states and around the world.