Caught Between West and East

Caught between the frivolity of America, and the seriousness of Lebanese, I don't know who I am or who I want to be. Caught between the individualism/selfishness of Americans and the hospitality of Lebanese, I don't know who I am or who I should be. Caught between the casual-ness and inexpressiveness of Americans and the delicateness and expressiveness of Lebanese, I find it hard to be who I want to be. Caught between the understated taste of Americans and the Lebanese taste for extravagant beauty, I feel so lost. (written March 21, 2013).