Tuesday, September 13, 2011

One month in

I have to admit that when I first got here I felt strange....awkward...out of place. You would think that one couldn't feel out of place in their own home country but somehow I managed it.

I didn't understand people. People talked too fast or used phrases that I didn't know. How is this possible!?! English, Florida English, is my mother tongue. How is it possible that I can't even understand my own people. But there you have it.

I've felt awkward or distant in social situations. For one thing I've noticed people (sometimes) don't have real conversations. They ramble on with random words speaking nonsense! I've taken on the blank stare look and when asked questions, I have to admit my absent-mindedness. Not that I've ever minded admitting when I've gone retarded ;-)

Me and my sis got beach cruiser bikes.


Fixing my seat. It was so forward it could push you right off!!!


I'm always behind everyone! he he...I don't mind being slow. I mind when other people mind me being slow.

And just for fun, here are my new owl earrings that I got at a second hand shop in St Pete called Revolve Clothing Exchange


That's it for now. 
I'm still on the hunt for a job but as you can see by my almost constant use of Stumbleupon that I'm getting sidetracked sometimes. :-)

Have fun!


2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hey now, I only tend to ramble on with the nonsense after about my 3rd drink. You have been warned! I love the bikes and the earrings!

Unknown said...

He he...it's not you! It's large groups of people. Or when I eavesdrop on convos, I notice nothing is really being said. I find myself falling into the trap. And people definitely don't wanna hear anything real!!!

The bikes are fun. Wanna go for a ride?
The earrings are fun too ;-) 3 dollars!!!