Monday, 23 March 2009

What ever stage of culture shock I'm in requires a Prozac

Up until now, I feel like I've provided a very optimistic blog accounting my endeavors in Edinburgh.

That's not going to happen today. In a much needed "venting" session, I'm letting lose the feelings of culture shock that I've been trying to accommodate. I can't anymore.

I'm over:

  • people who think they are "all that and a bag of chips" because they're blessed with a positive bank account balance that allows them to show off
  • hearing the the phrase "F** off!" approximately 8 dozen times a day
  • sidewalks christened with vomit
  • attempting to stay in contact with people when there is little, if no, effort in return
  • "students" not showing up to class for five weeks and throwing a fit when they realized they have missed a project, presentation, and group assignment. You only have to go to school for 6 hours a week. What could POSSIBLY get in your way of that?! Sorry that this heavy academic load is destroying your schedule.
  • people who crave attention and twist stories for mere shock factor purposes
Call it no fun, but all I can think about while I'm here is how this experience is so much different than I anticipated. I need a swift "Cathy Bolger" kick in the butt, but I find myself focusing on (in my opinion) higher goals like...oh, I don't know...FINDING A CAREER instead of wasting money and time by getting piss-drunk or taking far too expensive trips. I have this disdain for the shared experiences I hear from others who are leading this carefree semester when all I can think about is coming home and beginning a "real, grown up life".

My eyes are set on that prize right now, not on the gem-of-a-city Edinburgh.

Unfortunate?

I'd like to go with "smart". And a teaspoon of "jaded".
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  1. Gail23 March 2009 at 14:23

    Well, hopefully Dan, Ireland and Spain will provide some much-needed relief so you can enjoy life again! I remember studying abroad and at the 6/7 week timeframe, I hit the wall too. Just remember that this is like playing piano -- just back off a bit but keep plugging along. You will get over the bump in the road and find a bright, happy path beyond that entices you to join back in the fun of life. Just don't be too hard on yourself, your family or your friends/acquaintances -- it's all part of the process that will make you an even better person than you already are!

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