Day: June 12, 2012

Adjustments

Being back requires some adjustments. Adjustment #1 | Weather Let’s take the weather, for example. When I left China, it was sizzling hot. I hadn’t worn socks in months, nor was any kind of sweater required since the beginning of May. Here, the weather’s been rather chilly lately, and a sweater is an absolute must. Still, what’s the first thing I get after returning home? A big fat cold! So NOT cool! Adjustment #2 | Money Have you ever gone to a foreign place where they use a different currency, and you constantly have to look at your money to make sure you pick the right amount? Well, I’m back home, but the money has become so unfamiliar that I’m having to do just that: flip over and double check every coin before I hand it to the cashier to make sure that I’m giving her what I think I’m giving her. Talking about some major readjustments here! Adjustment #3 | Language Usually, I try my best to stick with the language that I need …