A couple days ago I wrote a post about how it has been for me since we arrived here in California. And I feel like I kinda left it open...not quite finished or right.
Yes, the first month here has had it's tough days, but it has definitely had many good days as well! We have met some WONDERFUL people! We have made alot of memories! We have enjoyed our classes and had fun setting up our "new" life. The new culture and experiences have been amazing.
But yes, it has had tough days too. The culture is quite different and I hadn't expected it to take time to adjust. I thought that, since we are still on the same continent, things would be relatively the same as Canada and therefore we wouldn't need time to adjust. Wrong! : ) So naturally there will be an adjustment period.
I mentioned in my post that I am quiet, or at least perceived to be quiet at first. In no way did I mean this to be a negative thing! Being quiet is wonderful! Being quiet is a gift! I embrace the quiet side of me because that's who I am and who I've always been. And it's good! But many people, in seeing that I am "quiet", assume that I have no sense of humour and tip-toe around me, afraid to offend me. (I don't get offended or uncomfortable very easily because of what people say) Sometimes I make a joke and everyone stares blankly at me because they don't understand that it was just a joke. They just don't expect it from someone so quiet. So it's not the fact that I'm quiet that bothers me...it's the fact that I'm often misunderstood because I am quiet. Does that make more sense?
Life is good. There is a grand two year adventure ahead of us here in California and I am excited to experience many new things. I am feeling more and more rested and adjusted every day and it is becoming more and more "home." Thanks for your comments...if you think of us in the next couple days/weeks, you can pray that the adjustment continues to go well.
Thanks for reading!
Niki
(Wow, I don't think I've "signed off" a post before...that was strange)
1 comment:
I agree I think being quiet is a great character trait. I wish it was mine :) I am excited to hear about all the new things and people you will get to meet during this adventure, thanks for sharing it with us.
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