Thoughts on being away

I've spent a lot of time out of the country this year.  When I tell people that I've taken a year off to travel and learn, they often say, "Careful, you might never want to go back to school."  I can't really imagine why.  All the time I've been away, I've enjoyed myself for sure, but I've never stopped missing home.  Nowhere I've been has struck me like, "Hey, I want to live here forever," and certainly not like, "Hey, I think I'll stay here right now and not go home."  And school?  I couldn't imagine wandering around without a purpose for years and years.  I can't wait to get back to school.