A short collection of observations on adjusting back to life in America
-Buying and using white eggs
-Using my mom’s washing machine was weird at first. Different water temperatures, cycles…too many options.
-In China, you can’t flush the toilet paper. In public bathrooms I kept thinking, “Where’s the trash bin?” Oh yeah…I’m in America.
-Things, especially produce, are expensive!
-Stores are cold. Really cold.
-One day, my mom said, “It looks like it’s going to rain.” My immediate response was, “That’s just pollution.”
-I was taken aback when the ATM scanned the check I deposited and told me how much the amount was. Weird.
-I am TOTALLY turned off by the Huggies jean diaper commercial. Seriously, jean diapers?
-Driving—just like riding a bike. It comes back to you.
-Personal space and lines—I’m not used to how much space people leave when they “stand” in line. I’m beginning to think that the Chinese actually DO know how to line up.
-Going from living in a town of millions to a town of 5,000 is VERY different.
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- Erin
- English teacher. Wannabe runner. Listener. Coffee drinker. Lover of deep conversation and laughter. Follower of Truth. Friend. Daughter. Sister. Lover of the arts.
1 comment:
I remember setting foot in America after my first two years in TJ--it was the same stuff, like using my credit card at Walmart and not understanding that it had it's own pin that really made my experience one of "re-entry."
Enjoyed your last couple posts!
We're introducing Scout this week over on our blog . . . I think that the Moyer and Keturah fan club will quickly be endeared to such a likable little animal!
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