Life / My experience in Poland 15 years ago as an American trying to live and work there. [167]

I would seriously buy your book. Your writing makes me miss Poland tonight even more than I miss it on everyday basis.

I'm doing the reverse experience. I've been living in the States for 11 years and I can't take it any longer. The shiny happy faces in their new SUVs, the passive aggressive-games, the fake smiles. I want to be in Krakow with all those angry, unhappy mugs. Be mean and depressed and be open about it.

I think this is what made you feel so miserable there. You came from a country where happiness is mandatory and if you are unhappy it basically stays between you and your shrink.

But my husband will not budge. He refuses to move. And I keep my fake smile handy.