New beginnings and old habits
One month ago my parents said a tearful goodbye to me at Philly International and I boarded a one way flight to Indonesia. It’s been nothing short of a whirlwind of a move. I've already been to 3 weddings, 2 formal ceremonies, one baby shower and a staff retreat on a resort island. However, I'd be lying if I said that everything has been perfect since the moment I landed, because it hasn't been. I would like to emphasize that no matter how much a person travels or how much diversity they are exposed to, culture shock will always happen, and I am no exception. If there was ever a debate, I am here to assure you all that I am indeed an introvert (according to a BuzzFeed quiz I'm a Mild introvert- see definition below). What does this have to do with culture shock you may ask? Everything. I'm the type of person who loves people but at the end of the day I need serious alone time to recharge and mentally get ready for the next day- and in a country where it is all t...
