Pretence?

I am tired. A few factors contribute to that. But the biggest factor is putting up a front.

I was deliberating to use "pretence". But it will not be an accurate description.

I need to put in effort to be American. Or rather, speak American. I am used to the normal Singapore way of talking. And I feel that they will understand me better if I speak more like them. I do hope I won't pick up their bad habits of talking too much or caring too much about themselves.

In my heart, its still singing of joy of the opportunities (or should I say "opportooonities") that I see and experience so far.

Here is a pic to end the day. Waiting at the bus stop going back to Watertown. Trying to look remotely positive! ;)