Just came back yesterday from the states  so I know what you mean..   :\\\'(
I miss my family and friends  so much and  I love how I am in  "my element" ..  

  lol!   (plus I had good sushi!) 
been sleeping way  too much again.. sleeping equals  my reeses'  pity party.. 
expat life  is  so common in my family  . we have  three  women  who  'followed their man'  to their destinies..  but even familiarity  doesn't make it one  ounce easier..  
my cousin is coming out here in Feb. and my folks in May  so hopefully it can give me a  focal point  to ease  the pain.. Hugs  to all expats  ..