It's been over a year now since I left Bali, this is the longest absence for me. When I arrive home I bring my Bali smile back with me. My smile has now faded and my body and soul feels different. When I first moved to a new village in bush Alaska I smiled at every stranger I saw but no one smiled back. For now I will remember to exercise my facial muscles because my face is going hurt when I am finally back in Bali. I miss my forum friends just keep smiling.